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King John's House: An 750 year journey through time in the heart of Romsey.

Museum: temporarily closed due to fire
Gardens: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Cafe: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm

25/05/2026

We're very excited to announce two terrific events taking place at King John's House this summer! 😄 Join us for our Garden Family Day on Saturday 13 June, and as part of this year's Romsey festival, our Medieval Day on Saturday 18 July. With both of these free events offering great activities in the beautiful gardens of our historic site, these are unmissable dates for your diary!

For a fun-filled day of plants, the Garden Family Day on 13 June is the perfect opportunity to explore our beautiful gardens, with children's activities, guided garden tours, a plant sale and more 🌿🌺🌳 While hands-on activities will be at the heart of Medieval Day on 18 July, when you can try your hand at traditional crafts, take aim with archery and create your own medieval shield 🛡🏹🏰

For more information, head to www.kingjohnshouse.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you then!

19/05/2026

Want to know what is happening at King John’s House since the fire last year? Join us for our Restoration Tours happening throughout the summer!

Book now: www.ticketsource.com/king-johns-house-and-tudor-cottage-trust

10/05/2026

Today on Garden Day, and with Mental Health Awareness Week just around the corner, why not take a few moments to rest, relax and reset in the peaceful gardens of King John's House 😊🌳 We're so lucky to have this beautiful space, which is looked after by our garden volunteers, and with the gardens open to visitors today, do pop along to explore this relaxing green space in the heart of Romsey🌿🌺

30/04/2026

Do you love getting stuck into a great story? Fancy meeting like-minded book worms? Then don’t miss the next meeting of the King John’s House Book Group, from 7pm-9pm on Thursday 7th May, to meet like-minded readers and join the lively discussion of thought-provoking books, all over a cheering cup of tea or coffee ☕📖😊

This month’s book is The Beekeeper of Aleppo, we can’t wait to hear your thoughts as you join the discussion in the King John’s House café! Refreshments are provided, costing £7 per person for each session or £24 for four months 📚

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to share your love for reading and connect with others!

20/04/2026

Tuesday 21 April is National Tea Day, why not come to King John’s House Cafe for an excellent brew!

15/04/2026

We were delighted to welcome Romsey Mayor, Cllr Russell Theron, to our Friends of King John's House coffee morning this week☕🍰

We're so grateful to our supporters as we prepare for the restoration of our wonderful historic buildings, and the Friends coffee mornings are always a great place for catching up an enjoying a slice of home-made cake! To find out how you can get involved by becoming a member of the Friends of King John's House, head to https://kingjohnshouse.org.uk/friends-group/

11/04/2026

💙 Spring is in full bloom at King John’s House! 💙

Our gardens are looking absolutely beautiful right now, with carpets of bluebells adding a splash of colour beneath the trees. It’s the perfect time to slow down, soak up the spring sunshine, and enjoy this peaceful historic space 🌸

If you’d like to learn more about the gardens and their story, don’t miss our garden tours, where you can explore the grounds and hear about their fascinating past with one of our knowledgeable guides.

📅 Places are limited!

👉 Book now: https://www.ticketsource.com/king-johns-house-and-tudor-cottage-trust

04/04/2026

Today is International Carrot Day, so what better occasion to pop into the King John's House cafe for a warming bowl of our home-made carrot and lentil soup, along with a delicious cheddar and stilton scone! 🥕🥣😋

Our cafe in Romsey’s Church Street will be open today for refreshments and hot food, closed on Easter Sunday and Monday, then back open again from Tuesday. We look forward to seeing you!

31/03/2026

✨From our collections: Egg-citing finds! ✨

Another egg-themed contraption in the King John’s House and Museum collections has caught our eye! 🥚🐣🤔

To make the perfect boiled egg, we also found in our stores this specially-shaped egg boiling dish, complete with a handle to remove it from a pan of boiling water. As we take stock of our museum collections following last year’s fire, we’re amazed by some of these snapshots of the past that are coming to light.

Don’t forget, although our museum isn’t currently open, our café is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink and a slice of home-made cake over the Easter holidays! 🍰☕😄

29/03/2026

🎉 BREAKING: The Great Capybara Caper Has Ended! 🎉

You’ll never guess what turned up this afternoon…

After a full day of searching, the mysteriously escaped capybara has finally been found happily munching away in the gardens of King John’s House! 🐾🌿

It turns out our fluffy friend just fancied a historic day out and a stroll through the herbs. 😄

27/03/2026

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at King John’s House? Join us for one of our upcoming tours and discover more about our historic buildings and beautiful gardens! 🤔🌷🌳

Find out about the early stages of conservation in our Medieval Hall, damaged by fire a year ago, as we prepare for its restoration which will get underway later this year.

While our garden tours are perfect for gaining an insight into the work of our tireless garden volunteers, showcasing the glorious plants that they are nurturing and giving a picture of how our gardens have changed over the centuries.

Support us by booking your place now at https://kingjohnshouse.org.uk/events/ or https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/king-johns-house-and-tudor-cottage-trust

Address

Church Street
Romsey
SO518BT

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

01794 512200

Website

https://kingjohnshouse.org.uk/

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