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Step back in time to the 1920s and discover how a grocer’s family lived through their treasured possessions and ordinary domestic items.

Furnished and decorated to the fashionable taste of Florence Straw in the 1920s, the house was occupied and maintained by her two sons.

7 Blyth Grove is an ordinary-turned-extraordinary Edwardian semi, frozen in time. Boasting knowledgeable, friendly guides, this must-see, life-sized time capsule is a rare treat for welcomed guests. We are open March - October current on Thursdays. We invite our

guests to book onto timed tour slots via our website. The house is rather small, so while we can accomodate large groups, we do have to split them up so everyone gets the best out of their visit. There are gardens and an orchard outside the property which you are welcome to look at and include benches. Please be aware that the house does contain three flights of stairs so access may be an issue - call and discuss if you are unsure. There will be a series of special events and tours throughout the year - check here or our twitter to get up to date news.

04/06/2026

The story of Mr Straw’s House stretches far beyond its front door, and few places were more important to the Straw family than St John’s Church in Worksop.

Walter Straw served faithfully as churchwarden, while William later wrote a book marking the church’s centenary, reflecting the family’s deep connection to both the church and the wider town community.

Their support and involvement formed an important part of everyday life for the Straws, making this month’s heritage events at St John’s feel especially meaningful to us.

📍 Sunday 28 June 2026
• Family-friendly heritage activities
• Heritage trail around the church
• Strawberry cream tea from 14.00
• Choral Evensong at 16.00, featuring the church and Redlands school choirs accompanied by the restored historic organ

📍 Tuesday 30 June, 10.00 in the Church Hall
Join John Hodgkins, a long-standing Mr Straw’s House volunteer and former chair of the St John’s Spire Heritage Project, for a heritage talk exploring the Straw family, their lives and the everyday world they inhabited.

A wonderful opportunity to discover more about the people and places that shaped Worksop’s history.

📷 Tammy Herd

01/06/2026

This Volunteer's Week we want to say an extra special thank you to all our volunteers for all that you do - for your energy, passion, skill and time.

We simply couldn't care for Mr Straw's House without you 💚

If you're interesting in volunteering, find out more on the 'About Mr Straw's House' page of our website.

18/05/2026

🏠✨ Today is International Museum Day.

Museums help preserve the stories, objects and everyday moments that connect us to the past, inspiring curiosity, learning and conversation along the way.

At Mr Straw’s House, those stories are found in the ordinary as much as the extraordinary. From handwritten notes and well-worn coats to carefully arranged ornaments and family photographs, the house offers a rare glimpse into 20th-century domestic life, preserved just as the Straw family left it.

Today, we’re celebrating all museums and heritage places that care for the collections, memories and histories that help us better understand the world around us 💚

17/05/2026

🏠 There's still time to join one of our special Revealed Tours at Mr Straw's House this coming week.

Step beyond the ropes with an experienced guide and uncover hidden corners of the house, from closed cupboards to rarely opened doors. Learn more about the Straw family, their treasured possessions, and the conservation work that helps care for this remarkable time capsule.

If you've visited before, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover something new.

📅 Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 May
🕰 10.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 15.00
🎟 £15 per person
💻 Booking essential at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/mr-straws-house/events/e221be4d-7f82-43e8-a59b-88e93fff5ab7

13/05/2026

This ordinary looking house is anything but ordinary 🏠

Come and discover a family home preserved almost exactly as it was left. From patterned wallpapers and original curtains to photographs, furniture and everyday household objects, each room offers a glimpse into life in the Midlands during the mid-20th century.

More than a museum, Mr Straw's House captures the routines, memories and quiet lives of a Nottinghamshire family across the decades.

Open Thursdays and Fridays, 9.00 - 15.30. Book online through our website or by calling 0344 249 1895.

📷 Tammy Herd

10/05/2026

🏠 Mr Straw's House: Revealed Tours

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the closed doors and cupboards at Mr Straw's House? Come and find out.

Join an experienced guide for a special tour, where you'll step beyond the ropes, uncover hidden spaces and discover more about the Straw family, their lives, and how we care for their treasured possessions today.

From lifting the blinds to opening doors rarely seen by visitors, you'll experience the house in a whole new way.

After your tour, stay for a cuppa and a chance to meet the team.

📆 Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 May
🕰 10.00 - 12.00 & 13.00 - 15.00
🎟 £15 per person
⌨ Booking essential at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/mr-straws-house/events/e221be4d-7f82-43e8-a59b-88e93fff5ab7

07/05/2026

Step beyond the front door of Mr Straw’s House this National Walking Month and discover Worksop through the eyes of the Straw family 👣

Our guided Worksop Walk explores the places where the family worked, worshipped and wandered, bringing local history to life along the way.

Led by our knowledgeable volunteers, the walk includes a refreshment stop and offers a fascinating glimpse into the town the Straws called home.

📅 Friday 29 May
🕰 10.00 - 13.00
🎟 £5 per person
📞 Booking essential by calling 0344 249 1895 or via our website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mrstrawshouse

05/05/2026

📖 We're in a new National Trust book!

We're delighted that the hallway of Mr Straw's House features in 60 Remarkable Rooms, a beautifully illustrated journey through some of the most fascinating interiors in National Trust care.

From grand state rooms to modest, lived-in spaces like ours, the book explores how rooms shape, and are shaped by, the people who call them home.

Pick up a copy in National Trust shops, high street bookshops or online, and see if you can spot a familiar room.

📷 Johanna Mather/Geoffrey Frosh/Tammy Herd

30/04/2026

🏠 A little piece of Mr Straw's House to take home.

We've just launched a brand new pin badge inspired by the front elevation of No.7 Endcliffe Villa - a lovely keepsake and a perfect addition for collectors.

Available for a suggested donation of £3, every badge helps raise vital funds to support the care of this special place and its remarkable collection.

Pick yours up on your next visit.

Address

5/7 Blyth Grove
Worksop
S810JG

Telephone

+441909482380

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mr-straws-house

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