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Mr Straw's House, Worksop (National Trust)
    7 Blyth Grove
Worksop
S81 0JG
Nottinghamshire
England
Collection details
Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History, Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01909 482 380
E-mail : mrstrawshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website : www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-mrstrawshouse.htm
Open
25 Mar–28 Oct 2006: 11–4:30, Tues-Sat

Admission by timed ticket only for all visitors (inc. NT members), which must be booked in advance. All bookings by tel. or letter (with s.a.e.) to Custodian. On quiet days a same-day tel. call is often sufficient. Closed Good Fri. Due to its location in residential area, property is closed on BHols as a courtesy to neighbours. Last admission 30mins before closing.
Admission charges
£4.80, child £2.40, family £12
Description
Fascinating 1920s tradesman's home:
* Fascinating collection of household items, costume and memorabilia
* Recorded memories of people who knew the eccentric Straw family
* Lovely traditional suburban garden

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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available