Nature takes centre stage as Mr Straw's House reopens

While many National Trust places are known for grandeur and scale, Mr Straw’s House offers something quietly different. Tucked away in a cul-de-sac in Worksop, this modest semi-detached home was the Trust’s first small domestic property, acquired in 1990. It remains one of its most intimate and evocative.

Virtually unchanged since the Straw family moved in in 1923, the house is a remarkable time capsule. More than 30,000 everyday objects, from clothing and crockery to personal papers and ornaments, can still be seen exactly where their owners left them.

Bringing the outside in

This year’s theme, 'Bringing the outside in', explores how the natural world shaped the Straw family’s lives. Visitors will see how floral and bird motifs influenced Florence’s décor and discover how the outdoors inspired the family’s hobbies; from collecting cacti to growing their own fruit and vegetables.

That connection with nature continues to resonate today. The greenhouse in the garden, home to Walter Straw’s beloved cacti and succulent collection, recently inspired the ‘Mr Straw’s Greenhouse’ wallpaper, launched as part of a collaboration between the National Trust and Little Greene. Visitors can still explore the original greenhouse that sparked the design.

When can I visit?

Mr Straw’s House is open Thursdays and Fridays, 09.00–16.00, and Saturdays during September and October.

Bookings can be made up to 4 weeks in advance by calling 0344 249 1895 or through the website.