Visitor Information
To help everyone enjoy their visit, we have updated our COVID-19 guidance:
To keep everyone safe in our venues, face masks are now mandatory in the retail areas and must be worn.
Our one-way system is still in place for social distancing, so please do give each other plenty of space in the museum.
There are plenty of hand sanitisers around the museum for visitors to use and we’ll be continuing our increased cleaning regime.
Tickets now available on the door only. There is no need to pre-book your visit.
Education groups planning visits upon opening can book through museums.education@southampton.gov.uk.
We can’t wait to welcome you back.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 10am – 3pm (last entry 2.15pm)
CLOSED Fridays
Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.15pm)
Christmas Opening
We will be closed 24 December to 1 January. Reopening Sunday 2 January
Admission Charges
Adult: £5.50
Child 5 and over: £4.50
Child under 5: free
Concessions: over 65’s and students: £5.00
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £17.00
Joint day tickets with SeaCity Museum and annual passes are available – find out more here.
Discounts may be available for pre-booked groups, call 023 8083 4536 or email museums.education@southampton.gov.uk for more information.
Getting Here
Situated in the heart of Southampton city centre, it is very easy to get to the Tudor House and Garden. Whether you’re coming straight off a cruise or navigating your way down by car.
By Cruise
Located just a five minute walk away from Southampton City cruise terminal, it is within easy distance from the port. Just walk west down Town Quay before making a right down Bugle Street where you will find the Tudor House, about three quarters of the way down.
By Train
Southampton Central rail station is approximately 1 mile away from the Tudor House & Garden. Regular cross country and local services to London Victoria, Gatwick and London Waterloo are available. A £1 bus service runs from outside platform 4 to Town Quay. You can then walk from here down Bugle Street until you reach the house. Check times and buy tickets from South Western Railway.
By Bus
National Express and Greyhound coaches run from the City centre to all major destinations. The National Express Coach Station, approximately 1/2 – 1 mile from the terminals runs frequent services to London Victoria with last-minute tickets often available.
By Car
Approximately 75 miles from London, following the M3, M27 and A34 provides the most direct and fastest route from the capital, North and Home Counties. If travelling from the West, Bristol or Wales, follow the A36. From the East, follow the A27/M27, exiting at Junction 8. Click here for information on city centre parking.
By Group Coach
The nearest coach park to Tudor House is Mayflower Park. For more information about parking, please visit the Discover Southampton Website here. Alternatively, please email Parking Services on parking.services@southampton.gov.uk for more information.
Luggage Storage
Unfortunately Tudor House doesn’t have the facility to store luggage, however our sister museum SeaCity Museum does offer luggage storage. Additional storage can be found at Oceans Southampton, a five minutes walk from Tudor House.