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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.
William Straw moved to Worksop in 1886, to work for his brother Benjamin at his grocers. He later bought the shop and set up on his own. A decade later, aged 32, William married Florence and they had three sons: William Jr, Walter and David, who died in infancy. In 1923, the family moved from the flat above the shop to fashionable Blyth Grove. Florence chose wallpaper, carpets and furniture of the time and filled the house with ornaments and elegant glassware. Sadly, William Straw Sr died suddenly in 1932 and from that day,...Read More
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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1 adult and 2 children | £16.00 family |
Adult | £8.00 adult |
Child | £4.00 child |
Family | £20.00 family |
National Trust Member | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
By road
Follow signs for Bassetlaw Hospital. Blyth Grove is a small private road off the B6045 Blyth Road, just south of Bassetlaw Hospital entrance. Out of courtesy to local residents, please park only in the car park.
Parking: Free car park in the orchard opposite the house.
Please come to reception at 5 Blyth Grove on arrival.
By train
Worksop ½ mile with regular services from Sheffield, Lincoln and Nottingham. Turn left out of the train station. Follow signs for North Nottinghamshire College and Bassetlaw Hospital. Blyth Grove is a small private road north of the college and south of the hospital off the B6045 Blyth Road.
By bus
Stagecoach services 22/25 between Worksop and Doncaster and 42/43 between Worksop and Retford and TM Travel service 34 between Worksop, Retford and Tuxford stop on Blyth Road close to Blyth Grove.
Please come to reception at 5 Blyth Grove on arrival.
Season 2 Mar 2023 - 27 Oct 2023 | ||
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Monday - Wednesday | Closed | |
Thursday - Friday | Open | |
Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
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