Plan your visit
Admission to the museum is free, except for event days.
Opening times
You can visit the museum Friday to Tuesday between 10am and 4pm (last entry 3.45pm).
The museum has a small car park to the front and side of the building. It is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Café and shop
Our gift shop sells unusual gifts and toys, period postcards and a range of heritage books.
The Gatehouse Tearoom is open the same days at the museum and is open from 10am to 3pm.
Learning visits
The learning offer to schools, colleges, universities and community groups focuses on the Victorian and early 20th century era history as well as creative arts and planting.
Loans kits are also available for hire.