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Saturday 12 September 2026 | 9am - 3.30pm
Mr Straw's House
FREE
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.
There are timeslots every 15 minutes, starting at 9am and with last entry at 3:30pm
| Heritage Open Days at Mr Straw's House (12 Sep 2026) |
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Mr Straw's House, WorksopTucked away in a private cul-de-sac in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, you’ll find Mr Straw’s House
Heritage Open Days 2026Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
Heritage Open Days at Mr Straw's House - Worksop Canal WalkAs part of this years Heritage Open Days, join the volunteers for a free family walk along the canal through Worksop.
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