Priory House Heritage Centre, Dunstable

Priory House Heritage Centre
High Street South
Dunstable,
Bedfordshire
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3RZ
England

Website

Priory House

dunstable.gov.uk/pages/priory%20house%20home.htm

E-mail

Heritage Education Officer

amy.griffin@dunstable.gov.uk

Telephone

Heritage Education Officer

01582 890613

Priory House Reception

01582 890270/2

Dunstable Town Council

01582 513000

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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A new and exciting venue, Priory House Heritage Centre is THE place to visit in South Bedfordshire. Hosting a range of events and exhibitions it is an educational resource, home of the local archive and as a base for evening classes, guided walks and a great place to visit.
Originally a hostel for an Augustinian Priory, it was converted into a house after the reformation. Since then it has also been a private mental hospital a hat factory and offices, before opening as a heritage centre in 2005.

Venue type

Archive, Museum

 Opening hours

Mon to Sat, 10.00-16:00

Closed: Sunday

 Admission charges

Free

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Guided tours
  • Cafeteria
  • Gardens open to public
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Library
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Priory House Heritage Centre
High Street South
Dunstable,
Bedfordshire
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3RZ
England

Website

Priory House

dunstable.gov.uk/pages/priory%20house%20home.htm

E-mail

Heritage Education Officer

amy.griffin@dunstable.gov.uk

Telephone

Heritage Education Officer

01582 890613

Priory House Reception

01582 890270/2

Dunstable Town Council

01582 513000

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Unlike a museum, the display will not be collection based, although some artifacts will be on show. It will focus on the town history, including the Romans, Henry I and Henry VIII.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Photography, Religion, Social History, Weapons and War

Priory House Heritage Centre
High Street South
Dunstable,
Bedfordshire
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3RZ
England

Website

Priory House

dunstable.gov.uk/pages/priory%20house%20home.htm

E-mail

Heritage Education Officer

amy.griffin@dunstable.gov.uk

Telephone

Heritage Education Officer

01582 890613

Priory House Reception

01582 890270/2

Dunstable Town Council

01582 513000

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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