Built between 1491 and 1518, Tudor House and Garden has a long and fascinating history, and with King John’s Palace dating back to 1180, providing us with rich insight into the lives of people who lived in Southampton over the last 800 years.

Prior to becoming a museum in 1912, Tudor House passed through many hands over the years including Southampton Sheriffs, Mayors, MP’s and a Lord Chief Justice of England. There has been plots to kill a Kings, involvements in coronation processions and more. Follow the timeline overview below or read more detail about this amazing house further down the page.