The Tudor House Museum

About

The Tudor House was built at the beginning of the 17th Century, at the end of the reign of Elizabeth l, in the traditional double gable style of the period. It stood facing a body of water known as “the Ope” a Dorset word for a cove or inlet. This was filled in about 1760. The Tudor house survived flood, plague and wars but was almost demolished in 1939 when it was declared unfit for habitation by the Borough Medical Officer. It was saved by the outbreak of WW2! Fortunately, a local architect saved the property by purchasing after the war it and restoring it to a single dwelling with the aid of local craftsmen. He left it in his will to the Weymouth Civic Society. It is now furnished as a 17th Century Merchant’s house. It is maintained and operated by volunteers, and is usually open to the public on Fridays and Sundays during the summer season. There are no charge for entry but donations towards the cost of maintaining Tudor House are gratefully accepted.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes