Hollytrees Museum
Hollytrees Museum
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1UG
England
Website
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/hollytrees/holly_index.html
Telephone
01206 282 940
Fax
01206 282 925
Enjoy 300 years of history through hands-on exhibits and displays. Look out for the dolls' house, it's a model of Hollytrees House. Discover what family life was like for the rich and the poor people.
Hear the stories of those who lived and worked in Hollytrees, a beautiful Georgian town house built in 1718. Meet Isaac Calthrop, a sedan chair carrier, who will fill you in on all the local goings-on. Listen to Charles Gray Round and his family. Imagine what life was like for Mary Last, their servant.
In this vibrant museum, history is delivered with humour and fun in mind, making it an ideal venue for families. One room is dedicated to childhood and is like a large playroom, with snakes and ladders incorporated into the floor, a crawling tunnel, 'time out' area for toddlers, and exciting displays celebrating Colchesters famous nursery rhymes, Old King Cole and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
The museum is free, so make sure you don't miss any of our changing displays. There is a lift giving level access to all display rooms and visitor toilets - check our access page for further details. The shop is stocked with unique gifts for all tastes and ages.
Venue Type:
Museum
Hollytrees Museum
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1UG
England
Website
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/hollytrees/holly_index.html
Telephone
01206 282 940
Fax
01206 282 925
Collection details
Social History, Toys and Hobbies
Hollytrees Museum
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1UG
England
Website
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/hollytrees/holly_index.html
Telephone
01206 282 940
Fax
01206 282 925
Clay Toby Jugs
Get messy with clay to create your own toby jug, with a character face of its own. Paint up your masterpiece for a lovely piece of crockery for your shelf.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Hollytrees Museum, Colchester
Admission
£2 per person. These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01206 282940 or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum, Colchester.
Remember When...?: Out on the Town
Using our handling objects as a starting point, reminisce about your favourite nights out. Whether it was going out with a group of friends, or one special friend, this session recalls the days when we let our hair down dancing, enjoyed a film at the cinema or simply went to the local for a pint.
This event is suitable for people with a visual impairment. This event is very popular so booking is essential.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
3-4:30pm
Admission
£2.50 per session (£2 for Friends of the Museum). This event is very popular so booking is essential by calling 01206 282940 or at Hollytrees Museum, Colchester.
Remember When...?: Holidays
“We’re all going on a summer holiday…” This session looks back at favourite summer activities such as building sandcastles on the beach, camping in the Lake District or jetting off on a package tour.
With our “Holidays” Memory Box as inspiration, share your stories of holiday camps, picnics and collecting sea-shells.
This event is suitable for people with a visual impairment.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
3-4pm
Admission
£2.50 per session (£2 for Friends of the Museum).
This event is very popular so booking is essential.
Book your place by calling 01206 282940 or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum, Colchester (Tue-Sat 10am to 4.45pm or Sun 11am to 4.45pm).
Hollytrees Museum
High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1UG
England
Website
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/hollytrees/holly_index.html
Telephone
01206 282 940
Fax
01206 282 925
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