Historic houses · South West England
Dick Whittington Tavern
In or near Gloucester.
Dick Whittington Tavern — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Dick Whittington Tavern, you can take a train to Gloucester station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL1 2PE. Please note that accessibility is limited.
About
Dick Whittington Tavern is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
The Folk of Gloucester is a historic Tudor building that serves as a community hub and cultural venue. Visitors can explore its preserved features and participate in various events, including music and theatre. The site also includes a café and a tranquil garden.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
There are no records to state that the house was built in the 1200's. It was in fact built in the 1400's. The Dick Whittington Tavern, currently named Dick Whittington's, is a public house at 100 Westgate Street, Gloucester, built in the 13th century and known as Saint Nicholas House, possibly for the family of Richard Whittington (Dick Whittington), Lord Mayor of London. The building is grade I listed with Historic England. After multiple refurbishments, including adding a Georgian town house frontage in the 18th century, conversion to a shop in the 19th century, it finally became a public house in 1980.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building, known originally as Saint Nicholas House, was erected in the 1200s, possibly for the family of the Lord Mayor of London, Richard Whittington, with whom it is associated. It had alterations during the 15th and 16th centuries, and in 1574, Queen Elizabeth I visited the building. Behind the St Nicholas Church next door, there is a large beer garden. In 2018, the Dick Whittington was sold by Dominion Hospitality to Four County Inns, who refurbished the venue in 2019
Architecture
The building is based on a timber frame, with a brick frontage and stone dressings. The roof is made of slate, with brick chimney stacks. The rear of the building still shows the timber basis. It is two storeys high, with an additional attic space and basement.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8672, -2.2494
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm.
- Official site
- www.gloucestercivictrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525916 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dick Whittington Tavern (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dick Whittington Tavern?
- Dick Whittington Tavern is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2PE), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Dick Whittington Tavern?
- Dick Whittington Tavern — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dick Whittington Tavern?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2PE.
- Is Dick Whittington Tavern a listed building?
- Dick Whittington Tavern is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Dick Whittington Tavern a protected site?
- Yes — Dick Whittington Tavern is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dick Whittington Tavern?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2PE.