Medieval Merchant's House

Access

BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE 15%

You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit.

You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount.

Your booking is only for entry to the site or event, and you may need to pay for parking.

Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.

Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.

You can join as a member online or during your visit.

We can’t wait to see you at Medieval Merchant's House soon.

BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE 15%
Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Wheelchair Access
  <p> There are two steps into house and a wooden staircase to access the first floor. There are no ramps on site. House not suitable for wheelchairs. </p>
Entrance / Set Down
There is easy access to the site from the road with curbless pavement. Disabled visitors can be set down at the entrance to the site, this does not need to be arranged beforehand.
Disabled Parking
No specific disabled parking allocated. Meters for street parking. Double yellow lines outside of the House.
OnSite Transport
No
Stairs
Main access has six steps. Alternative side entrance has two high steps. Narrow, steep staircase to first floor (ten steps).
Lift Access
No
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Sensory Experiences
No
Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Handling Objects
The house features facsimile furniture, furnishings, pottery and medieval costumes which may be handled.
Audio Tours
No
Tactile Models
No
Areas Of Low Lighting
There is low light in the house in dull weather. The undercroft is unlit and dark. Torches are available on request.
Colour Contrasts
Naturally lit areas inside the house may be difficult in dull weather for people who find visual contrast challenging.
Large Print
No
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Induction Loops
No
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Sensory Experiences
No
Handling Objects
The house features facsimile furniture, furnishings, pottery and medieval costumes which may be handled.
Basic Language Audio Tours
No
Easy Read Material
There is a child friendly leaflet about the house, available on request.
Large Print Material
No
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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Health And Safety
Trip Hazard
Due to the historic nature of the property care should be taken.
Slip Hazard
The steps into house and paving in yard can be slippery in wet weather.
Steep Stairs
There is a steep wooden staircase to first floor of house, with a handrail.
Uneven Ground
There are some uneven surfaces on the ground floor and in the yard.