Museums · South East England
The Pest House
In or near Odiham.
The Pest House — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Simon Burchell — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hook · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Pest House is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Pest House, built around 1622, served as an isolation hospital for those suffering from the plague and other infectious diseases. It is one of only five surviving examples of such buildings in England and now functions as a mini Heritage Centre after its restoration in 1981.
Place summary
The Pest House is a museum located in South-East England. It serves as a historical site that reflects the region's past healthcare practices. The building's significance lies in its role as a former isolation hospital, highlighting the historical approach to infectious diseases.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2521, -0.9407
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Hart
- Parish
- Odiham
- Postcode
- RG29 1NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hook — 3.4 km
- Opening
- Weekends 10am to 4pm
- Official site
- odiham-society.org
Sources
- osm: way/674253654 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Pest House?
- The Pest House is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG29 1NE), in the parish of Odiham.
- What is The Pest House?
- The Pest House — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Pest House?
- The nearest railway station is Hook, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG29 1NE.
- How do I get to The Pest House?
- The nearest railway station is Hook, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG29 1NE.