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Late medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre
14 Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LZ
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 11:00 - 15:25 |
Garden | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Old Oak Cafe | 10:00 - 16:00 |
The house is accessible by guided tour. The frequency of these is dependant on tour guide availability and can be subject to change.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £11.00 | £10.00 |
Child | £5.50 | £5.00 |
Family | £27.50 | £25.00 |
1 adult, 2 children | £16.50 | £15.00 |
Assistance dogs are allowed throughout the site.
Dogs on leads are welcome on the terrace only.
Our hall is licensed to hold weddings for up to 45 guests. Speak to our team to plan your perfect day at Greyfriars@nationaltrust.org.uk
To visit the house is by guided tour, which are led by our volunteers. There are a limited amount of spaces due to the size of the house, please visit our reception at No.14 (directly opposite Greyfriars) to sign up. The tour is roughly 60 minutes. We also offer volunteer led house highlights in the afternoon which last around 30 minutes.
We have a second-hand bookshop located in No.14 that covers two floors. It is open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30-16.00. Donations are welcome.
We have two toilets onsite, located near the terrace.
The Old Oak Café is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm. There is a small step up to the servery. There is plenty of indoor seating in the Spence and Hall, as well as outside seating on the terrace.
No onsite parking. Uneven surfaces and steps down to the garden. No accessible toilet onsite. Ground floor of the house is accessible via steps, ramp available on request.
We have induction loops installed in visitor reception and the Old Oak Cafe.
There is plenty of seating available throughout the site. There are also seats for use during the tours.
There are narrow entrances between rooms around the house. There is also a narrow passage by the main staircase.
Greyfriars has cobbles leading through the gateway, steps into the house and cafe. Then steps down to the garden. No.14 - Reception and the bookshop have a step down into the building.
Closest available parking at St Martin’s Gate (0.2 miles), The Cornmarket (0.2 miles), and Cathedral Square (0.3 miles). Disabled drop off on Pump Street, and Union Street.
Parking: None on site. The closest parking is at St Martin's Gate car park at £4 per day. Make the most of your day by visiting Worcester Cathedral and Tudor House Museum all within walking distance of Greyfriars. Please note this car park is not National Trust and charges apply to all including members.
0.4 miles Foregate Street Station 0.7 miles from Shrub Hill Station
Closest bus stops are City Walls Road & Crowngate Bus Station https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/transport/bus-travel.
Drop off point on City Walls Road – 5-minute walk.
Greyfriars is a one paw print rated place. Find out where you can take your dog and read our Canine Code here.
Situated at the heart of Worcester’s historic centre, Greyfriars House and Garden makes the perfect location for a group visit, whether you are visiting Worcester for the week, the day, or just passing through.
Greyfriars House and Garden is a late-medieval, timber-framed property set at the heart of Worcester’s historic centre, offering an intimate venue for weddings, civil & celebrative ceremonies. Let your special day become part of Greyfriars' history.
Late 15th-century timber-framed house in the heart of Worcester, saved from demolition and brought back to life by siblings Elsie and Matley Moore. Entry to the House is by guided tour only.
English walled garden with Italianate features
Set within the late medieval house, serving hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes and light snacks.
Located across the street at No.14, a two-storey bookshop stocked full of preloved books.
Tethered Wits Academy presents a timeless tale of identity, wit and cucumber sandwiches in Greyfriars walled garden on Friday 16 August. Oscar Wilde’s legendary satirical comedy is a modern classic, dazzlingly brought to life in a stunning open-air setting.
Come along to Greyfriars on Wednesday 14 August and learn about the variety of volunteering roles available at some of your local National Trust places in Worcestershire! Find out how you can get involved at Greyfriars, Croome, The Firs or Hanbury Hall, and the many ways volunteers help us look after these special places for future generations.
Discover the life of Greyfriars' final resident, Miss Matley Moore, in a new exhibition in the House. Find out more about the woman, artist, and 'local saviour', that once called Greyfriars home, and the indelible mark she left on Greyfriars, and the City of Worcester. Tuesday 20 - Saturday 31 August.
Join us at Friar Street for an eye-opening tour, where we’ll uncover the misnomer that is Greyfriars and reveal hidden stories from over 500 years of history. Local items can tell a story about a house, its people, history and traditions. See the items salvaged and restored by the Moore siblings who owned the house. Here's a taster of treasures to look out for on your visit.
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Pop into Greyfriars and explore alongside some ambient accompaniment.
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to volunteer with the National Trust?
Tethered Wits theatre group bring a classic to Greyfriars walled garden on the 16th August.
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Greyfriars was built c.1490 by a wealthy merchant and was a home to wealthy families until the late 17th century. In 1699 a baker purchased the lease and divided the house into two. It then became a mixture of homes, shops and businesses for the next 200 years. Trade varied and included leather goods, hats, bread and umbrellas, and for a brief time it housed a kiddlywink called the Old Oak Tavern.
Over the years, extensions have been added and its interior altered to accommodate the many families and individuals who've resided here. In the early 19th century, ten cottages were constructed in the back garden. By the 1930s, however, fortunes had declined and Greyfriars was faced with demolition. Fortunately, the house was rescued and carefully restored in the mid-20th century by a handful of dedicated individuals, most notably by siblings Elsie and Matley Moore.
The care of Greyfriars was transferred to the National Trust in 1966. Join us on a guided tour to discover the story behind this late-medieval survivor.
Discover how we used science to confirm the date of Greyfriars house and how it was saved from demolition by the Moore family and decorated, with many items still there today.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Greyfriars House and Garden on the National Trust Collections website.
Volunteering at Greyfriars is a great way to meet people, share your interests and have fun. There are many ways to get involved and previous experience isn't necessary. Volunteering provides plenty of opportunities to gain experience, try something different and learn something new – all that’s required is an enthusiasm to get involved.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.