Mr Straw's House

Step back in time to the 1920s and discover how a grocer's family lived in a Midlands market town through their furnishings and household objects.

The modest semi-detached house at 7 Blyth Grove has remained virtually unchanged since the Straws moved here in 1923. For over 60 years, they threw little away and chose to live without many of the modern comforts we take for granted today.

Treasured possessions and ordinary domestic items can still be seen exactly where their owners left them in No.7, while No.5 provides space for a reception area, tea room and rooms displaying objects normally hidden inside drawers and cupboards.

Outside, the lovingly tended garden and orchard includes a greenhouse housing Walter Straw's cacti collection and various fruit trees once used by the family to make preserves and other recipes.

We strongly advise prebooking your visit to Mr Straws' House to guarantee entry on the day. Mr Straw’s House is small yet perfectly formed, with all its original interiors. We can only accommodate 4 people per timed ticket slot available. If you wish to book more than 4 tickets please book two consecutive tour times.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

There are timeslots every 15 minutes, starting at 9am and with last entry at 3:30pm

Location & directions

7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0JG

Directions:

Blyth Grove is a small private road off the B6045 Blyth Road, just south of Bassetlaw Hospital entrance. There is a free car park for visitors in the orchard opposite the house.

Contact on day:

Mr Straws House Reception

Telephone number:

+443442491895

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please book via the Mr Straws page on the National Trust website.

Booking contact name:

National Trust Central Booking Office

Booking telephone number:

+443442491895

Booking website:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/mr-straws-house

Accessibility details

There are several flights of steep stairs inside both houses. There are also steps to access back gardens and greenhouse. A braille guide is available and we have an induction loop.

Additional information

Max number of people:

4

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