An early 16th Century hearth-passage house – the oldest habitable dwelling in Bridgend with a history spanning over 500 years
Our wreath making workshops on December 6th & 7th are now sold out, as has our storytelling evening with Debra John on December 15th. There are a few tickets available for Candlelight tours on December 3rd, 4th, 11th. Book your tickets for the candlelight tours in Bridgend's atmospheric Tudor house.
We have two open days in November - Sunday 9th when the house will be decorated with poppies for Remembrance day. On Saturday November 29th the house will be decorated for Christmas and we will have an exhibition of over 60 nativity scenes on display. We have some lovely gifts, many handmade locally, in our shop for Christmas.
We are excited that the Cutting Edge Textile Group are displaying their St Fagans themed Monopoly quilt in our exhibition space in St John's House on our open days from August to October . Come and visit the house and see this beautiful quilt and also the International Women's Day quilt from 2023.
Our St John's House digital guide on Bloomberg Connects is now live and available free to all. Curious to know more? Explore the guide in St John's House when you visit or at home in the comfort of your armchair. St John's House is proud to join over 750 international museums, galleries, gardens and cultural spaces on Bloomberg Connects.
We have launched our events plan for 2025! New for 2025 we are having an open day on May 28th for children with craft activities (aimed at 4 to 10 year olds). Check out our events page for more details and to buy tickets.
The house is open from 11am to 3pm on the last Saturday and the second Sunday of each month.
Our volunteers will give you the fascinating background of this historic building as they guide you around the house.
We look forward to seeing you!
