Worcestershire & Herefordshire

Greyfriars House and Garden

Late medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre

14 Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LZ

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The garden in winter at Greyfriars' House and Garden, Worcestershire

Opening times for 26 December 2024
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House Closed
Garden Closed
Old Oak Cafe Closed
Visits to the house are by guided tour. Tours usually run between 11am and 3.15pm, but are subject to change and are dependant on tour guide availability. For tours in December you can now book most tours in advance via our events page, or you can walk in on the day .
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Free entry to the garden, cafe and second-hand bookshop.

For most of the year entry to the whole house is by guided tour, Tuesday - Saturday. Guided tours run daily but are subject to tour guide availability.

Occasionally we have self led experiences, which alter to our normal offer. Check our events pages to see whats happening.

We request that any groups over 6 will need to book to visit the property as part of a group by phoning 01905 23571 or emailing greyfriars@nationaltrust.org.uk.

House - by guided tour
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £11.00 £10.00
Child £5.50 £5.00
Family £27.50 £25.00
1 adult, 2 children £16.50 £15.00
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Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs are allowed throughout the site.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads are welcome on the terrace only.
Available for functions
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
Guided tour
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.
Bookshop
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.
Toilet
We have two toilets onsite, located near the terrace.
Café
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. No step free access to ground floor of the House, ramp available on request to access the Old Oak Cafe.
Click here for the full accessibility guide for Greyfriars House & Garden - AccessAble.co.uk
Induction loop
We have induction loops installed in visitor reception and the Old Oak Cafe.
Seating available
There is plenty of seating available throughout the site. There are also seats for use during the tours.
Narrow corridors
There are narrow entrances between rooms around the house. There is also a narrow passage by the main staircase.
Steps/uneven terrain
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.
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By road
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.
By train
0.4 miles Foregate Street Station 0.7 miles from Shrub Hill Station
By bus
Closest bus stops are City Walls Road & Crowngate Bus Station https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/transport/bus-travel.
By bicycle
Bike racks can be found in the city centre at The Cross.
By bicycle - more information
Coach
Drop off point on City Walls Road – 5-minute walk.
14 Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LZ
0190523571
greyfriars@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 26 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed
Garden	Closed
Old Oak Cafe	Closed

House - by guided tour
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£11.00	£10.00
Child	£5.50	£5.00
Family	£27.50	£25.00
1 adult, 2 children	£16.50	£15.00

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