Tudor House

Tudor House is one of Weymouth’s treasured Tudor buildings and is thought to have been a merchant’s property. It originally fronted an inlet from the main harbour, allowing ships to be moored alongside. Its original use came to an end with the filling in of the inlet in the late 18th century. The building remained as two small houses, which eventually became derelict having been empty during the Second World War and suffered bomb damage.

In the 1950s a local architect acquired the property and restored it to a single dwelling, which he furnished in the style of an early 17th century home of a middle class family. By the architect’s will the house became the property of Weymouth Civic Society and its future as a show piece of Weymouth’s past was assured.

A tour of the house gives a fascinating insight into the history of Weymouth in the early seventeenth century during the heyday of Weymouth as a port for trade and exploration. Guides describe the domestic daily life of the times, including furniture and clothing, cooking and serving of food, lighting and candle making. A visit will provide a starting point for the study of our local history.

Open for Guided Tours
May to mid October - Tuesday to Friday from 1:00pm. Last tours at 3:45pm
November to May - 1st Sunday of each month (except January) 2:00 - 4:00pm

Disabled access is possible only to the ground floor.
Printed notes in English, French and German are available.

Group Visits can be arranged throughout the year.
School parties are especially welcome, when the tour can be adapted to topics in Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum for the study of Tudor Times.

Tudor House, 3 Trinity Street, Weymouth, DT4 8TW close to Brewers Quay
Phone 01305 779711, email info@weymouthcivicsociety.org

Visit our website www.weymouthcivicsociety.org