National Trust - Elizabethan House Museum — Attraction in Great Yarmouth

A National Trust property, situated close to the waterfront.

This particular property has passed through a number of hands, and over the years, it has been quite substantially modified and restructured.

It is not one of the grand mansions so often preserved by the National Trust, just the typical residence of a wealthy local merchant. Because of its size, there are only a few staff available, and they mostly work in the shop on the ground floor.

There is a short video running on a loop in the first downstairs room, and this offers a good introduction to the property and its various owners.

It's worth highlighting that some of the information is factual, but some is based upon local belief with limited documentary evidence.

As you go around the property, you get a good sense of how it might have looked during the various stages of occupation.

Of particular note is the wood panelling in the different rooms. There are various things added in, such as different initials and numerous carvings. In one room, there is a particularly splendid ceiling of moulded plaster.

As others have noted, there was some replica clothing available to try on: even adults occasionally like to play "dress up"!

On the upper floors, there were some interesting and informative displays, including a room set-up as a 17th-century birthing room and rather more randomly, a slightly more modern children's play room. An eclectic mix!

Amongst the displays in the lower rooms were a number of domestic utilities from the various periods, including tools, utensils, crockery, etc.

By the back door into the garden is a very interesting item that most seem to miss; a hand operated pump that would be used to draw water up into the sink.

All in all, it is a fascinating look into the past.

You should note that there is no parking on site, but there is a pay and display car park a short walk of about 100 metres, a few roads...

Intriguing restoration/recreation of an Elizabethan town house in Great Yarmouth that's also historically important, as important people who visited the house plotted the execution of Charles I. right here, in the so-called "Conspiracy Room". Which is also the most fascinating room in the house and includes a number of interesting artefacts. It's not clear whether Oliver Cromwell ever visited the house himself, but that hardly matters - it's steeped in history as it is. The museum is run by "National Trust", and the entrance price of UKP 6.50 (adult ticket) is totally justified. The volunteer at the information desk was very friendly and helpful. You'll get a glimpse into everyday early 17th to 19th century upper middle class life, too. There's a kitchen, a study room, a bedroom, and more - but it's the "Conspiracy Room" that seals the deal. Plenty of info boards around to make you understand the exhibits better. One of the few historic sights in this town, definitely worth a visit (won't take you more than an hour). You can also relax for a bit in the small...

A delightful old house on the historic waterfront. Spent well over an hour here. The man at the reception was very welcoming and enthusiastic and the 10-minute video history and virtual tour was a good introduction and also enables people who can't manage the stairs to see what the upstairs rooms are like. The Elizabethan rooms are quite dark but that just adds to the atmosphere! Beautiful wood panelling and ornately carved period furniture. I found the Victorian kitchen and scullery particularly interesting, loved reading the recipes and opening all the drawers to discover clearly labelled utensils. Upstairs you can stand in a room where a murderous conspiracy took place and there's also a nursery with toys from different eras. There are toilets and there's also a nice gift shop at the entrance. A fascinating visit and there are other places of historic...