Name: Tudor House and Garden
Rating: 5.0

Tudor House and Garden

Upper Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2AD, UK

1-99 Years

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Tudor House and Garden is Southampton’s most important historic building, revealing over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town. The timber-framed building facing St Michael’s Square was built in the late 15th Century, with King John’s Palace, an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years.

Tudor House gives a unique and atmospheric insight into the lives and times of both its residents through the years, and of Southampton itself. It appeals to visitors of all ages and interests, who find the family-friendly activities, interactive technology and fascinating displays a winning combination.

Prices starts from £8.55 for adults, £6.75 for Child and £18.90 for Family (1 adult & up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Tudor House: Although from the front , Tudor House looks like one large house, it was originally three separate houses facing on to St Michael’s Square. There were other houses behind them, running down Blue Anchor Lane. The house has been added to and changed many times over the years to suit the owners needs and wants.
Tudor Knot Garden: The Tudor Knot garden is a beautiful re-creation of a traditional garden full of period plants, a rose arbour and a tunnel of vines and water feature. It’s especially magical in late spring with rich scents of the different sorts of aromatic herbs and flowering plants for the bees. The perfect place to sit and enjoy a great coffee or tea from the café.
Southampton Museum and Archive Collections: Cultural Services Team, run by Southampton City Council, look after four venues and four unique collections. At Tudor House and SeaCity Museums, visitors can explore some stories about people and events from Southampton’s distant and more recent past. At the City Archive you can research a wide variety of topics, such as the history of your house or relative coming into the port of Southampton. At Southampton City Art Gallery there’s world class collection of fine art that rotates on display in the main hall.
Highlights: Leather Jug, Stocks – by Aaron Matthews (Volunteer), The Southampton Book of Hours, Ship Engravings, Penny Farthing, Sedan Chair – by Tabitha Cook (Volunteer), Hot Cross Bun – by Aaron Matthews (Volunteer), Glass Panes and more.
King Johns Palace: King John’s Palace is one of the finest surviving examples of Norman architecture in the country. By the 1180s, when the original house was built, Southampton was already an important port. The house was on the quayside where ships loaded and unloaded their cargoes.
Southampton’s Old Town: Southampton is a thriving modern city but you don’t have to explore too far to discover its amazing past. Old Town today still contains a wealth of historical attractions – the Bargate, the medieval town walls, Gods House Tower and Tudor House and Garden are some of the many sites worth visiting. You can also walk the Jane Austen trail, the QE2 Mile, take a self guided walk around the Old Town or join one of the regular guided Heritage Walks.

Facilities

Parking: For information about parking for all our venues, including BLUE BADGE, please see the Southampton City Council website at Find parking (southampton.gov.uk). Alternatively, please email Parking Services on [email protected] for more information. There’s also some on-street metered parking close by, including in Bugle Street.
Food & Drinks: Tudor House Café - Escape the pace of everyday life, enjoy a delicious treat and unwind in our cosy café.

What to see

Events:

The Art Club for Adults with Sarah L Goy: Saturday 28 February 2026, 2pm - 4pm. Take time out for yourself, switch off your phone and slow down at this creative group for grown-ups. Each month, the group will work with a different point of inspiration and explore different media with a focus on experimentation and exploration. All materials are provided.
Pottery Painting: Spring Ceramics with Amy Morris: Sunday 1 March 2026, 10.30am - 12.30pm. Join New Forest ceramic artist Amy Morris to spend some mindful time painting and glazing pre fired Easter ceramic decorations ready to decorate your home or give as gifts. Unusually there is no limit on the number of pieces you can decorate.. Under Amy’s guidance you will use underglaze colours and different techniques to enhance and decorate hanging decorations. Amy will then glaze fire the resulting pieces and deliver them back for collection within two weeks. No previous experience is required and all are welcome.

For more information please visit: https://tudorhouseandgarden.com/whats-on/?_gl=1*1mooko0*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjUwODc4MTkuMTc3MTk2MTkwMA..*_ga_4W9JZMY8KY*czE3NzE5NjE4OTgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzE5NjE4OTgkajYwJGwwJGgw

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Tudor House & Garden:

Adult: £8.55
Child: £6.75
Under 5's: Free
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £27.45
Family (1 adults & up to 3 children): £18.90
Senior (65+) Concession: £7.65
Student Concession: £7.20

SeaCity Museum:

Adult: £12.60
Child: £8.55
Under 5's: Free
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £38.25
Family (1 adults & up to 3 children): £25.65
Senior (65+) Concession: £11.25
Student Concession: £9.90

Pricing URL: https://southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/visit/buy-tickets/?source=tudor

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

A Party to Remember: Celebrate your BIG day with us at Tudor House and Gardens or SeaCity Museum! Looking for something different than soft play for your child’s special day? We offer an incredible range of creative and engaging party sessions to help make your child’s birthday their best yet!

Our party packages include:

Our package price starts at £250 for 15 children
A fun hour-long workshop led by our party host
Use of our party room for an hour after the workshop
Entry to the museum
Free downloadable party invites
Half an hour before the start of the party for you to decorate that party room
Are parties for suitable for children aged 4 – 11 years

For more information please visit: https://tudorhouseandgarden.com/venue-hire/birthday-parties/?_gl=1*isjtsk*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjUwODc4MTkuMTc3MTk2MTkwMA..*_ga_4W9JZMY8KY*czE3NzE5NjE4OTgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzE5NjE4OTgkajYwJGwwJGgw

Monday - Thursday: 10am – 3pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Friday: Closed

Address: Upper Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2AD, UK

Post Code: SO14 2AD

Council: Southampton

County: Hampshire

Location: Bugle St, Southampton, SO14 2AD
Parking: For information about parking for all our venues, including BLUE BADGE, please see the Southampton City Council website at Find parking (southampton.gov.uk). Alternatively, please email Parking Services on [email protected] for more information. There’s also some on-street metered parking close by, including in Bugle Street.