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.
Home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of our native mammals and birds. A few doors away is The Merchant's House, a two storey building which has been beautifully restored and furnished to show the construction of a 15th century shop and dwelling. Special event days. Outreach service. Seasonal openings. School visits welcome. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
A living museum of the extraordinary variety of self-playing musical instruments and automata which were the pride and joy of our Great Grandparents, and the only kind of "canned" musical entertainment available in the home before regular broadcasting started up in 1924. All the instruments present as live entertainment by our guides. Open daily.
Reputed to be one of Britain’s most haunted properties, once a former house of correction, then a police station and then a courthouse, it is home to the infamous crime-through-time collection, including instruments of punishment and torture. It also houses the largest collection of Quadrophenia memorabilia in the world. “Not for the easily offended or those of a sensitive nature”.
Family-friendly museum housed on two floors of a Grade II 17th century wool merchant's mansion, in the grounds of Stratford Park. Objects and displays include dinosaur remains, Roman temple remains and the world's first lawnmower. Always a variety of interesting exhibitions and events. School visits welcome. See website for opening times. Free admission, donations welcome.
A charming heritage and visitor centre in a restored 15th century building. Visitors get a taste of 17th century life in Tewkesbury: using hand held personal media players, follow Bartholomew Read, a glove maker who resided in the building during the 17th century, as he takes visitors around his former home. Interactive displays, games and information panels. School visits welcome.
The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their regiments since 1694. It depicts their courage, humour, their traditions and their sacrifices in exciting and colourful exhibitions for all ages to enjoy. View interactive displays, contemporary film records, medal collection and uniforms. Search the online soldier database, fee for further information. School visits welcome.
Housed in the former police station and magistrates court, the museum has a wide range of fascinating exhibits showing the history of the Gloucestershire Police Force. Our resident sergeant is always on duty in the station watching over the prisoners, local troublemakers and the public as he has done for over a hundred years. In the first floor courtroom there is a complete magistrates court with a display using models and depicting hearing, as it would have been in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
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.
An intimate restaurant serving varied cuisine. Also Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust Visitor Centre. Morning coffee and cakes, lunches, afternoon teas, dinners: pays to book.
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
A unique collection of railway artefacts housed in a lovely Cotswold country garden. A vast collection of railway memorabilia to delight enthusiasts. Gardeners will appreciate the old and rare plants in the garden. A child-friendly environment where visitors are actively encouraged to operate the signals, ring the bells and enjoy the various exhibits. Light refreshments and ice creams are available.
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