Clare Ancient House Museum
At the heart of the historic and picturesque town of Clare the Ancient House stands sentinel, next to the fine 'wool' church. Dating back to the 14th and 15th century this unusual Grade I listed building boasts spectacular moulded plaster (pargeting) and timber work. It is thought to have started life as a mediaeval open hall house and has at various times been the town workhouse, a bakers, a poultry shop, and a priest's house. It was saved for the town when American servicemen of WWI wanted to ship it to America. It now houses the Town museum and has exhibitions of interest to visitors and residents. Its east wing is leased to the Landmark Trust. Tours of Clare and the Museum by special arrangement @£3 per person.
Who to contact
- Name
- Nicola Carpenter
- Position
- Trustee Clare Ancient Ho Museum
- Telephone
-
07855159642
- cpetenickie@aol.com
- Website
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http://www.clare-ancient-house-museum.co.uk/
- Address
-
15 Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk
Clare
Clare
CLARE, SUDBURY
Suffolk - Postcode
- CO10 8NN
Where to go
- Name
- Clare Ancient House Museum
- Address
-
26
High Street
Clare
Suffolk - Postcode
- CO10 8NY
- View CO10 8NY on a map
- Area served
- Clare, West Suffolk
- Venue Website
- http://www.clare-ancient-house-museum.co.uk
- Parking available
- No
- Restrictions to access
- No wheelchair access
- Notes
Parking is available on the street, or in Clare Castle Country Park, which is 5 minutes walk
Days & Times
- This year's season is Easter to the end of September, Sunday 2.00pm-5.00pm; Saturday and Bank Holidays 11.30am-5.00pm
Other details
- Cost Details
- Free entry to all
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Adults, Young people
- Accreditation website
- http://suffolkmuseums.org/museums/
- Notes
A self-guided Town Trail around Clare is available.
See Visit Clare website.
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