Charnwood Museum
Granby Street
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3DU
England
Website
www.leics.gov.uk/museums/charnwood/index.htm
www.charnwood.gov.uk/leisure/heritage.html
Telephone
01509 233754
Fax
01509 268140
Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include ‘Coming to Charnwood’, ‘The Natural World of Charnwood’, ‘Living off the Land’ and ‘Earning a Living’. Each contains exhibits from the past and present including interactive displays, computers and audio-visuals. Visitors can handle rocks from Charnwood’s volcanic past, walk beneath the giant oak tree, investigate the 4,000 year old burial of the Cossington Boy, visit the Victorian grocers shop or zoom-in on a fly’s eye with the video microscope.
Venue Type:
Museum
Gallery Games and Quizzes
Free event for children including games and quizzes. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
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Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
3-4pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
1:30-2:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft and activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
3-4pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft and activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft and activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Art and Craft
Children's half-term craft and activities. Suitable for 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
1:30-2:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £2.50 per children. Must be booked and paid for in advance.
Website
Gimson Bedroom Furniture
A student's bedroom from the 1960s / 70s. Normal opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
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Loughborough's Summer of Sport
The podium is back! A celebratory exhibition looking back at Loughborough's role in the London 2012 Games, including official garments issued to athletes, made by Next. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
FREE
