Mr Straw's House

Mr Straws House

Important notice -

Mr Straw's House is open each Thursday from 20th May. You will need to book your visit in advance as we may not be able to accommodate you if you arrive without a booking.

Ordinary house, extraordinary home

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More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Many houses in England and Wales have reopened, with houses in Northern Ireland expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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Mr Straw's House

What's on 

Please book a ticket before your visit 

Mr Straws House will reopen from 20 May and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Mr Straw's House (20 May)

Thu 20 May 2021
10:00-17:00
Book your timed entry to visit Mr Straw's House.
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Mr Straw's House

Things to see and do

Packages in brown paper under a bed

The history of Mr Straw's House  

Tucked away in a private cul-de-sac, at 7 Blyth Grove, you’ll find Mr Straw’s House; the National Trust’s first small domestic property, acquired in 1990.

The front door of Mr Straw's House in Worksop

What to expect from your visit 

After a long year of looking after Mr Straw’s House while it was closed, we’re very excited to be able to reopen for visitors.

Bowden Bridge kinder scout plaque

A walk in the country 

Discover how the Straw family campaigned for freedom to explore the countryside

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