Gloucestershire has a great variety of museums! The Gloucester Folk museum tells the story of everyday folk, how they lived, their trades and customs; the Corinium museum has lots of Roman exhibits; the Soldiers of Gloucestershire museum details the history of the Glorious Glosters; the motoring museum has a trip down memory lane with vintage cars and motoring curiosities; learn about the wonderful work of Dr Edward Jenner, whose vaccination freed the world of the deadly smallpox; see an extensive natural history collection at the Merchants House; visit the birthplace of Gustav Holst, the composer of The Planets; learn about mining in the Forest of Dean; what life was life for boat people at the waterways museum; find out about the first jet plane at the jet age museum; love cricket? then the cricket museum has a fantastic collection of cricket artefacts.
Discover Tewkesbury’s rich and diverse past from prehistory to the Victorians. Explore the evidence of local Romans and unlock the secrets of a Roman skeleton. Find out about the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. See a vintage model funfair scene. Special exhibitions. School Visits welcome. Child friendly with dressing up clothes and quizzes. Small admission charge. Seasonal opening times.
A grade 1 listed building dating back to 1400. There are 12 rooms and a garden, with exhibits of all kinds relating to the life of Evesham and the surrounding Vale, including the history of the Benedictine Abbey, Battle of Evesham. Check website for opening times.
THE Bugatti Trust is a registered UK Charity situated on the same site as the world famous Prescott Hill Climb. The aims and objectives of the Trust are to preserve and make available for study the works of Ettore Bugatti. The Trust offers a visitors centre which is open to the public all year round. Please check our website for opening times.
In one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds, the Old Mill is home to a museum, where you can learn about the history of bread making, as well as a gift and craft shop. Stay a while in the riverside café where you can enjoy homemade scones with your cream tea. Try one of the handmade organic ice creams in a sugar cone or tub, in mouth watering flavours.
Displays illustrate the local history of Winchcombe and its people, including Victorian kitchen and agricultural displays. Finds from Neolithic Belas Knap and Civil War, as well as information on 17th century tobacco growing. Historic police collection, including uniforms and equipment. Many reference documents and photographs available for local and family history researchers
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