Tudor World, 40 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EE. Paid entry

Details

Accessibility

https://www.tudorworld.com/accessibility

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 Access to the property:

Due to the great age of this grade 2+ listed property, which has uneven floors, steep steps and stairs, some of the property may be difficult for anyone with reduced mobility to access - in particular the stairs and the cobbled courtyard.

However, access to the ground floor is available, for which ramps have been fitted and the upper floor may be accessed if mobility is not too severe but requires some assistance. Similarly assistance up the cobbles is available.

How we can assist you:

Our staff member who has over 20 years experience and a nationally recognised qualification working with people with disabilities as well as a qualified first-aider, will be happy to help you if you have mobility problems. He will assist you up the cobbled carriageway and provide a special one-to-one tour for you alone within the lower floor of the building or assist you up the stairs (please try to advise us in advance, so that we can make sure there is a staff member available for you!).

Museum Admission: Carer free

Guide/Assistance dogs as well as family pets welcome (free of charge).

Shakespeare Walking Tour: The tour is fully accessible and our guides will be happy to make any adjustments to their pace.

Parking:

There are four parking bays reserved for Blue Badge holders at the rear of the building in the service area provided by the Council.

Prams / pushchairs:

Due to the age of the building and limited space available, it is not practical for prams and pushchairs during visit to the museum. However, we can store the above whilst you visit the museum free of charge."

Brief description

"Tudor World living history museum is situated right in the centre of  the beautiful Town of Stratford upon Avon, just metres from the world famous RSC, and set within an historic 16th century grade 2* building.

Using historical settings, discover the secret lives of the Tudors and what life was really like during the time of William Shakespeare; Francis Drake; Elizabeth I, Henry VIII and everyday people.

Tudor World museum is run and owned by husband and wife team, Janet & John Ford - and a dedicated team of part-time actors and enthusiasts. Janet and John took over the museum at the end of 2007.

The museum has no funding or grants and relies completely on you the visitor to help in the upkeep of the historic building.  Despite limited resources, this plucky museum tries to put in as much 'punch' as possible. The museum is suitable for all ages, but you might wish to warn children there are figures in some of the exhibits to enhance the experience and atmospheric lighting.

There are lots of interactive elements: from a touchscreen; videos to choose from; a feast to sit out; a thrown perch on and a four poster bed to lie on. You can take part in a written witch trial; go in the stocks as a drunk or try your hand at quill writing in the school room."

Address

Tudor World, 40 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EE

Email

thetudorworld1599@gmail.com

Phone

01789 298070

Website

https://www.tudorworld.com/

Directions

"The museum is situated along Sheep Street in a big Tudor building. Go under the arch and along the cobbled stoned courtyard to find the entrance.

​The build is a 2-minute walk from the Royal Shakespeare Company.

​By car: 

Leave the M40 at junction 15 and take the A46 to Stratford upon Avon following onto A439, around the one way system and left onto waterside and take first right onto Sheep Street.  For Sat Nav CV37 6EE.

Parking

There are a number of long and short-stay car parks throughout the town. There is parking on-road (subject to availability) on Sheep Street itself, which is free after 6pm.

There are two Disabled Parking areas at the rear of the building in the service yard behind Wetherspoons."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.tudorworld.com/openingtimes and https://www.tudorworld.com/admissionprices

Transport

"By Train: The station is 1 mile away and about a 15 minute walk.

We are within walking distance of Stratford-Upon-Avon railway station, and there is a good park-and-ride service which has stops in Bridge Street and Wood Street."

Amenities

"We do not have a cafe, however Sheep Street (and Stratford) is full of eateries of all sorts!"