Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A unique open-air museum in Stoke Heath, England, featuring over 30 historic buildings and structures rescued from demolition and reassembled in a 19-acre parkland.

šŸ“œ England's first open-air museum, established in 1967. šŸ” Showcases over 30 historic buildings and structures from the 14th to mid-20th century.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore 700 years of history through rescued buildings
šŸ“ž See the British National Telephone Kiosk Collection, a unique array of functioning telephone kiosks documenting the historical development of UK public telephone boxes from 1912 to the 1990s, including every design. Explore classic red kiosks and blue police booths, and even make calls between connected retro kiosks.
šŸš‚ Enjoy miniature railway rides and two playgrounds for kids
šŸ• Dog-friendly grounds and tearoom

Why Avoid

ā›°ļø One steep hill on site, some buildings have stepped entrances
šŸ—“ļø Closed to general visitors for winter maintenance from late December to mid-February

Tips

🚶 About 30-minute walk from Bromsgrove Railway Station
🚌 Bus routes 145 and 144 pass nearby

Cost

šŸ’° General entry fee applies, membership offers free entry.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open Wednesdays & Weekends during term time, Wednesday to Sunday during school holidays. Winter hours 10am-3pm, last entry 45 mins before closing.

šŸ…æļø Parking Free, ample parking available, including Blue Badge bays.

🚻 Toilets Accessible toilets with baby changing facilities in main block.

♿ Accessibility Manual wheelchairs available to borrow, wide hard standing paths, touch tours for visually impaired.

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