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Probably Southampton’s most important historic building, Tudor House was originally constructed in the 1490s near Southampton's prosperous port by the builder of the Mary Rose, John Dawtry.
For almost ten years Tudor House has been closed to the public, but it has now been fully restored with the help of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £3.5m, as well as £1.8m from Southampton City Council.
The first room you go into, is the banqueting hall. The door is shut, the curtains are drawn, the room dims and with the help of computer graphics, the spirits enter the room, and in a whisper tell you the secrets of Tudor House.
One of the highlights is the graffiti discovered on a wall dating back to around 1570. Ships are pictured, as well as caricatures of people and animals from that time. Visitors can also enjoy the new cafe with views across the gardens. The gardens are laid out in the Tudor Knot style. An excellent museum and well worth a visit!
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year - Daily 10am to 5pm. Open every day except 24 Dec to 1 Jan. |
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Parking |
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Mayflower Park off Town Quay Road for 2 hours parking Streetmap
or Pay and Display
parking (90 spaces) at nearby Gloucester Square car park,
Postcode SO14 2GH, Streetmap |
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Refreshments |
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| Brand new cafe overlooking the garden, open daily from 10am to 4.45pm (cafe and shop are accessible without paying to see the museum). |
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Accessibility |
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 Wheelchair
access on the ground floor and first floor areas by lift, but not to the basement area.
There is a buggy park available. |
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