Large, restored Tudor-style townhouse built in the 1590s offering tours with stories of its past.
I visited on a day trip from London and checked their website and Twitter to confirm it was open. I arrived to discover it was closed for a wedding. I think it's very disrespectful to the wider public to close without any thought for the people who can't just come back the next day.
The house is closed on Mondays but the gardens are always open. I love this time of year when the lavender is in full bloom and the herbaceous borders are brimming with bright blooms and bees. The gardens are a quiet spot. It's never packed. There are plenty of benches and shady spots or full sun if you like to sit on the grass and bring a picnic. I just love it here.
I didn't have time to go inside but enjoyed looking around the outside. I would have liked to have explored inside.
Great museum. Went when I was in primary school. Took our little boy (bit young at 3, but he was happy playing with the old fashioned toys) staff very friendly, had a good laugh with them about Shakespeare at school.
An amazing historical house for people to enjoy . Loved the Charles Dickens story and the Swiss chalet styled building outside in the gardens. Highly recommended a visit
Excellent! We really enjoyed our visit. It's not big so does not take long to walk around. I think it would work very well to add audio to some rooms (the kitchen kind of had it but too quiet and not enough; it could be sounds of a busy kitchen, cooks talking etc. this would help transport you to the times depicted.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Good for kids
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I visited on a day trip from London and checked their website and Twitter to confirm it was open. I arrived to discover it was closed for a wedding. I think it's very disrespectful to the wider public to close without any thought for the people who can't just come back the next day.
The house is closed on Mondays but the gardens are always open. I love this time of year when the lavender is in full bloom and the herbaceous borders are brimming with bright blooms and bees. The gardens are a quiet spot. It's never packed. There are plenty of benches and shady spots or full sun if you like to sit on the grass and bring a picnic. I just love it here.
I didn't have time to go inside but enjoyed looking around the outside. I would have liked to have explored inside.
Great museum. Went when I was in primary school. Took our little boy (bit young at 3, but he was happy playing with the old fashioned toys) staff very friendly, had a good laugh with them about Shakespeare at school.
An amazing historical house for people to enjoy . Loved the Charles Dickens story and the Swiss chalet styled building outside in the gardens. Highly recommended a visit
Excellent! We really enjoyed our visit. It's not big so does not take long to walk around. I think it would work very well to add audio to some rooms (the kitchen kind of had it but too quiet and not enough; it could be sounds of a busy kitchen, cooks talking etc. this would help transport you to the times depicted.
