The Yorkshire Museum is home to some of Britain’s finest archaeological treasures and the history of England until 1550 can be traced through its galleries. It also specialises in geology and biology and its rocks, fossils, animal and plant materials are often used in our special exhibitions. Many of the archaeological objects were discovered in […]
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum’s collections have all been awarded ‘designated’ status for their national and international importance. Collections include the thousands of items on display in the museum and many more items that are behind the scenes in storage. The costume collection is one of the largest in Britain. It includes men’s, women’s and children’s clothes […]
Wollaton Hall
Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion in the heart of Nottingham. It is a prominent Grade One Listed building and following its major programme of restoration, visitors are welcome to visit the hall and park. Picture of Wollaton Hall and Parks Standing on a natural hill three miles west of Nottingham City Centre, Wollaton […]
Weald And Downland Open Air Museum
Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside is a very special place to wander amongst a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, many with period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake. Rescued from destruction, the buildings have been carefully dismantled, […]
Walsall Leather Museum
Working museum, housed in a restored leather factory. For two hundred years Walsall people have been making some of the world’s finest saddles and leather goods. Walsall Leather Museum seeks to celebrate this great tradition and reflect the achievements of the leather craftsmen and women of Walsall. In atmospheric workshops you can watch skilled leather […]