Ancient High House, Stafford

Name: Ancient High House
Address: 48 Greengate St, Stafford, ST16 2JA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1785 619131

#8 among attractions in Stafford

Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Ancient High House is an Elizabethan town house located on the main street in Stafford. The house was constructed in 1595 by the Dorrington family, from local oak, which anecdotally came from the nearby Doxey Wood, and is the largest timber framed town house in England. ()

Completed: 1595 (429 years ago)Coordinates: 52°48'23"N, 2°7'2"W

Address

48 Greengate StStafford ST16 2JA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1785 619131

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Day trips

Ancient High House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Mary's Church, Shire Hall, St Chad's Church, Stafford Castle Golf Club.

~350 ftSW
Church
St Mary's Church, Stafford
2 min walk • St Mary's Church, Stafford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Stafford.
~370 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Shire Hall, Stafford
2 min walk • The Shire Hall is a public building in Stafford, England, completed in 1798 to a design by John Harvey. Formerly a courthouse, it housed an art gallery which closed to the public in July 2017. The court rooms and cells are preserved.
~180 ftE
Church
St Chad's Church, Stafford
1 min walk • St Chad's Church, on Greengate Street in the centre of Stafford, is a Grade II* listed Anglican church. Saint Chad, who died in 672, was the first Bishop of Lichfield. The church was built in the 12th century, and is the oldest building in Stafford.
0.7 miSW
52°48'9"N • 2°7'53"W
Stafford Castle Golf Club, Stafford
17 min walk • Golf, Historical place, Forts and castles
~1250 ftW
Windmill
Broad Eye Windmill, Stafford
7 min walk • The Broad Eye Windmill is an historic windmill in the county town of Stafford, Staffordshire, England. The windmill is currently home to Windmill Broadcasting, and is looked after by the Friends of Broad Eye Windmill.
1 miN
Park
Astonfields Balancing Lakes, Stafford
27 min walk • Astonfields Balancing Lakes is a local nature reserve on the north-eastern edge of Stafford, in Staffordshire, England. The main purpose of the balancing lakes is flood defence; the site has also been developed for wildlife habitats. Its area is about 4 hectares, and it is designated a Grade 1 Site of Biological Importance.
~430 ftNE
City hall
Borough Hall, Stafford
3 min walk • The Borough Hall is a municipal building in Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, England. The borough hall, which formed the headquarters of Stafford Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~430 ftNE
52°48'26"N • 2°6'57"W
Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
3 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
~710 ftE
Library
William Salt Library, Stafford
4 min walk • The William Salt Library is a library and archive, in Stafford, Staffordshire, England. Supported by Staffordshire County Council, it is a registered charity, administered by an independent trust in conjunction with the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service, which also operates the county archives from an adjacent building.
0.9 miS
52°47'41"N • 2°7'27"W
Rowley Park Sports Stadium, Stafford
22 min walk • Park
~1270 ftNE
Park
Kingsmead Marsh, Stafford
7 min walk • Kingsmead Marsh is a local nature reserve near Stafford, in Staffordshire, England. Its area is about 6 hectares, and it is designated a Grade 1 Site of Biological Importance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ancient High House open?

Ancient High House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ancient High House?

Nearby attractions include St Chad's Church, Stafford (1 min walk), St Mary's Church, Stafford (2 min walk), Shire Hall, Stafford (2 min walk), Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford (3 min walk).

How to get to Ancient High House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ancient High House:

Bus

Gatehouse Theatre • Lines: 877, 878 (3 min walk)
Guildhall Shopping Centre • Lines: 877, 878 (3 min walk)

Train

Stafford (8 min walk)