Old House, Hereford

Name: Old House
Address: High Town, Hereford, HR1 2AA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1432 260694

#3 among attractions in Hereford

Museum, History museum

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The Old House is a distinctive black and white half-timbered house in High Town, Hereford, England, built in 1621. It was restored in the 19th century and became a museum of Jacobean life in 1929. ()

Coordinates: 52°3'23"N, 2°42'45"W

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High TownHereford HR1 2AA United Kingdom

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+44 1432 260694

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Old House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hereford Cathedral, Hereford Town Hall, St Francis Xavier Church, Freedom Church.

~1090 ftSW
Gothic edifice, Mappa Mundi and library
Hereford Cathedral, Hereford
6 min walk • Hereford Cathedral, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the city of Hereford, England. This magnificent cathedral, a cornerstone of Hereford's cultural and spiritual heritage, dates back to the 7th century, with the current structure featuring...
~380 ftS
City hall
Hereford Town Hall, Hereford
2 min walk • Hereford Town Hall is a municipal building in St Owen's Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The building is a Grade II* listed building.
~1090 ftSW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford
6 min walk • St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the city centre of Hereford, Herefordshire. The neoclassical-style church was built in 1839 and was designated a Grade II* listed building on 10 June 1952.
~1020 ftNE
Church
Freedom Church, Hereford
5 min walk • Freedom Church is a global non-denominational evangelical Christian church whose vision is to 'Connect Anyone Anywhere to a Life Changing relationship with Jesus'. The church is headquartered in Hereford in the United Kingdom with locations in Africa, North America, Asia and Europe.
~1930 ftS
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Hereford
10 min walk • Victoria Bridge, Hereford is a foot-bridge in Hereford, opened in 1898 to commemorate the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is located on Mill Street and crosses the River Wye. The suspension bridge features iron lacework and was built to replace an earlier ferry across the river.
0.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford
13 min walk • Hereford Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Wye, based at 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire.
~1250 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Hereford
7 min walk • The Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum in the cathedral city of Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The museum is housed in a Victorian Gothic building.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Cinema
The Courtyard, Hereford
11 min walk • The Courtyard Centre for the Arts is a theatre and arts venue in Hereford, England, located on Edgar Street just outside the city centre. The building was constructed between 1997 and 1998 on the site of another theatre; The New Hereford Theatre, a converted swimming baths which had become outdated.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Cider Museum, Hereford
16 min walk • The Cider Museum is a museum in Hereford, England, about the history of cider. The museum was set up as a Trust in the 1970s by Bertram Bulmer, Norman Weston and the Director of Long Ashton Research Station, John Hudson. They realised that unless a collection was started, then much of the story of cider making would be lost.
1.1 miSW
52°2'60"N • 2°44'6"W
Waterworks Museum - Hereford, Hereford
27 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
~1300 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Garrick Theatre fire, Hereford
7 min walk • In 1916, at the Garrick Theatre in Hereford, England, eight child performers were killed by a fire during a fund-raising concert. One of the group's costumes caught light when they were leaving the stage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old House open?

Old 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 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old House?

Nearby attractions include Hereford Town Hall, Hereford (2 min walk), Freedom Church, Hereford (5 min walk), St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford (6 min walk), Hereford Cathedral, Hereford (6 min walk).

How to get to Old House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old House:

Bus

Hereford Country Bus Station (6 min walk)
City Bus Station (8 min walk)

Train

Hereford (10 min walk)