Tudor House Museum & Garden, Southampton (must see)
Tudor House shows visitors what life in Southampton was like during Tudor times. Tudor House is one of Southampton's most important buildings and brings 800 years of history to life.
Instead of simply viewing objects in glass cases, the museum immerses visitors in history with beautiful presentations and interactive displays.
Visitors will start with an interactive presentation. Spirits from the past tell you about Tudor House and give you glimpses into its history.
The museum has many displays of artifacts from ancient history to the present. Visitors can admire a medieval jewel casket, Victorian stuffed birds, a pair of shoes from the 1920s. One of the more intriguing displays hosts glass panes painted with bird depictions.
The Book of Hours is one of the museum's most precious items. This very small book is very fragile and dates to around 1480. The Book of Hours is a hand-illustrated prayer book written in Flemish with Latin flourishes.
The sedan chair was a popular way for wealthy people to travel around town. A mid-18th-century sedan chair for hire is on display.
The penny-farthing bicycle is another popular item. This bicycle features one very large wheel and one very small wheel and was popular in the late 19th century.
Kids and adults alike will be amazed by the Tudor dollhouses, complete with opening doors and windows and small figures. Various displays recreate daily life in Tudor times. Visitors can see a historic kitchen and learn about food prep.
The gardens are beautiful and include ancient canons. The gardens have been planned to represent a garden from the 1500s and include formal pathways and low-cut hedges. On the way out of the museum and gardens, you can visit the small attic.
Why You Should Visit:
Tudor House dates back to 1348 when a wealthy merchant owned it. Different families have owned the house throughout the centuries, and today's visitors can enjoy a complete immersion into Southampton's history.
Tips:
The Tudor House Cafe serves fabulous cream teas and gives visitors a gorgeous view of the gardens.
Instead of simply viewing objects in glass cases, the museum immerses visitors in history with beautiful presentations and interactive displays.
Visitors will start with an interactive presentation. Spirits from the past tell you about Tudor House and give you glimpses into its history.
The museum has many displays of artifacts from ancient history to the present. Visitors can admire a medieval jewel casket, Victorian stuffed birds, a pair of shoes from the 1920s. One of the more intriguing displays hosts glass panes painted with bird depictions.
The Book of Hours is one of the museum's most precious items. This very small book is very fragile and dates to around 1480. The Book of Hours is a hand-illustrated prayer book written in Flemish with Latin flourishes.
The sedan chair was a popular way for wealthy people to travel around town. A mid-18th-century sedan chair for hire is on display.
The penny-farthing bicycle is another popular item. This bicycle features one very large wheel and one very small wheel and was popular in the late 19th century.
Kids and adults alike will be amazed by the Tudor dollhouses, complete with opening doors and windows and small figures. Various displays recreate daily life in Tudor times. Visitors can see a historic kitchen and learn about food prep.
The gardens are beautiful and include ancient canons. The gardens have been planned to represent a garden from the 1500s and include formal pathways and low-cut hedges. On the way out of the museum and gardens, you can visit the small attic.
Why You Should Visit:
Tudor House dates back to 1348 when a wealthy merchant owned it. Different families have owned the house throughout the centuries, and today's visitors can enjoy a complete immersion into Southampton's history.
Tips:
The Tudor House Cafe serves fabulous cream teas and gives visitors a gorgeous view of the gardens.
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Sight Name: Tudor House Museum & Garden
Sight Location: Southampton, England (See walking tours in Southampton)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Southampton, England (See walking tours in Southampton)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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