Tudor House
Friar Street
Worcester
WR1 2NA

Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and some Bank Holidays between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm

FREE ADMISSION

Tudor House has had a varied life in the five centuries since it was built. It has been used as a work place for weavers, clothiers, tailors, bakers, painters, brewers and was used as lodgings, the Cross Keys Inn, a tearoom and restaurant, a WW2 air raid wardens' post and billet office, a school clinic and a museum.
A group of volunteers known as Worcester Heritage & Amenity Trust opened the doors in May 2004 to keep the building available to the public as Tudor House Heritage & Education Centre. Displays of local history, crafts and culture over several rooms are complemented by a shop and coffee room serving drinks and cakes.

What's on at Tudor House 2008

Wednesday 16th July 7.00pm

WHAT AGM
All Friends, Volunteers and helpers of Tudor House are invited.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 22nd July to 28th August 10.00am to 12.00noon or 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Summer Craft Activities at Tudor House
Leave your children with Discover History at Tudor House for a series of historically themed activities over the summer. For children 4 to 11 years. £4 per child per session. Booking is essential as places are limited. To book a place please contact Discover History on 07949 222137 or email Discover History
Create your own...
Tuesday 22nd July - canal boat
Thursday 24th July - jousting knight
Tuesday 29th July - city fire plaques
Thursday 31st July - 1940s tractor
Tuesday 5th August - knight's helmet
Thursday 7th August - Roman tabula game
Tuesday 12th August - 1940s steam train
Thursday 14th August - Tudor warship
Tuesday 19th August - Celtic round house
Thursday 21st August - Norman helmet
Tuesday 26th August - Civil War cannon
Thursday 28th August - Georgian Worcester reconstruction

Saturday 9th August 10.00am to 4.00pm

1940's day "Put that light out!"How did people dress? What were their homes like? How did they cope with the Second World War? Find out how people would act in an Air Raid.

Photo by Greycap, Creative Commons

Wed 13th, Saturday 16th August 10.00am to 4.00pm

Life at Tudor House
Find out who has lived in the house over the years. Meet the apothecary, Tudor ladies, musicians and much more. How did the Tudor people dress? Try the clothes on. Find out how to weave and how garments were made. Listen to Tudor music.

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24th August 10.00am to 4.00pm

Folk singers and Musicians
Live music all day. Hear songs from all over the world and brilliant musicians. Supporting Worcester Music Festival.

Photo by Shefaet, Creative Commons

Friday 5th September 7.00pm

The Civil War in Worcestershire. Paul Harding from Discover History and Malcolm Atkin from the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service. Experience the civil war through an exciting interactive presentation.

Saturday 13th September 10.00am to 4.00pm

Heritage Open Day Many buildings usually closed to the public will be open today, making it a good day to visit Worcester. Tudor House will of course be open too, with a special event. Rudges II - the return. Vintage Rudge motorcycles, in production from 1911 to 1939, will be making their second visit to Worcester, bodywork shining and hopefully engines roaring. Tudor House volunteer John's bike was first bought on 12th September 1928, though not by him! Celebrate its 80th birthday with us.

Saturday 27th September 10.ooam to 4.00pm

Best of British Produce. Celebrate British Food Fortnight and buy locally produced food.

Heritage and Education Centre Worcester www.tudorhouse.org.uk

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