Tudor House Museum is a Grade II* Listed building with all the steps, stairs and quirks that that entails. We have made adaptations to help you enjoy your visit where possible. If you have any suggestions as to how we can do more, please contact us.
Arrival: Friar Street is generally level and is part-pedestrianised, but the pavement outside the museum has a kerb. The nearest car park with disabled spaces is the Cathedral multi-storey pay-and-display. Spaces directly outside the museum are for 45 minutes only and cannot be reserved.
The Museum: there is a level entrance into the corridor and courtyard with a ramp to allow access into the Coffee Shop. The tavern and Victorian kitchen are level. There are chairs available in all the rooms. There is no lift to the first floor.
Alternative Visit Box: for those who can’t manage the stairs, we provide a visitor folder which gives information about all the Tudor Rooms. We will happily put this out in the Coffee Shop for you and provide a free tea/coffee to accompany it.
Other Measures: We have magnifying viewers for visitors to use upon request. The lighting is usually bright but a torch is available if necessary. We welcome assistance dogs and can provide water for them.
Toilet: there is a large, unisex, accessible toilet on the courtyard with vertical and horizontal handrails. The floor is made of slip-resistant tiles and the hot water is sensor-activated.
Coffee Shop: we provide gluten-free crumpets and oat milk, available on request. Please note that we cannot guarantee that the cakes have been made in a nut-free environment. If you have a particular food intolerance or allergy, please contact us in advance of your visit.
If you, or someone you know, are on the autism spectrum or have a sensory and communication disorder, you might be interested in visiting during our ‘Quiet Mornings’. This will be the first Friday of every month, 10am to 12pm.
You can view our Access Statement in full by downloading the Word document.
Image below: AddVenture group visit to Tudor House with their guide dogs. Image shows a small group of people standing in the Best Room and listening to a talk from a member of staff.
