Priory House Heritage Centre

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

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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, Science centre, Industrial heritage site, Sacred space

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

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.