.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
Mr Straw's House
5-7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0JG
To build your own Itinerary, click 
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Already saved an Itinerary?
Most National Trust properties inspire thoughts of historic mansions, wealth, and grandeur. However, tucked away in a private cul-de-sac in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, you’ll find Mr Straw’s House; the National Trust’s first small domestic property, acquired in 1990.
Mr Straw’s House is a preserved 1920s period home of a grocer's family, virtually unchanged since the Straws moved there in 1923. A true step back in time, discover more about the family who refused to modernise. Visitors can spend time in the display rooms, hear nostalgic stories of the Straws, and get a glimpse of some of the collection. There is also the opportunity to chat with the Collections & House team about how they care for over 30,000 treasured possessions and ordinary domestic items that can still be seen exactly where their owners left them.
The theme in the house for 2024/2025 is ‘A simpler life at a slower pace: the Straws, their hobbies and technology’. Visitors can learn more about how the family lived without many of the technologies we take for granted, and how they spent their leisure time without it.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.00 |
| Child | £4.00 |
| Family | £20.00 |
| One adult, two children | £12.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Mr Straw's House (6 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed* | |
| Thursday - Friday | 09:00 | - 15:00* |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed* | |
* Closed for annual conservation clean from 21 December 2024 – 5 March 2025.
2025 opening on Thursdays & Fridays, 09.00 – 15.00 from 6 March – 31 October.
Admission is by pre-booked timed self-led tours. Visits are in small groups of four people only to help with the conservation work at the property.
There's so much to do at Clumber Park throughout the year, whether you like walking or…
The DropWorks Distillery recently opened its doors to the public in July 2023, so it…
Creswell Crags, in North Nottinghamshire is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and…
Situated on the ducal Welbeck estate, the award-winning Harley Gallery shows contemporary…
Encounter the exotic and discover a wild family day out at the Tropical Butterfly House,…
All Saints' Church is one of the key landmarks in the story of the Pilgrim Fathers who…
Visit our beautiful park with the whole family to enjoy everything Thoresby has to offer.…
Robin Hood is Nottingham’s most culturally significant attraction; our local hero…
With more of a personal touch, Derbyshire Pony Trekking offers treks at your pace whether…
Walesby Forest is an International Outdoor Activity Centre located in the heart of Robin…
Home of Robin Hood and once part of a royal hunting forest, Sherwood Forest Country…
Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre country park and nature reserve, is home to the well-loved…
St Mary's Church is a beautiful and ancient place of worship in the heart of Sherwood…
TankSpace transforms a typical photoshoot into an unforgettable experience.
There's a fairytale quality to Bolsover Castle that makes it a firm favourite with anyone…
St Peters is home to the largest single work of art in the East of England. The Traquair…
© Visit Nottinghamshire 2025. All Rights Reserved
