Holst Birthplace Museum

4 Clarence Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 2AY
England

Website

www.holstmuseum.org.uk

E-mail

holstmuseum@btconnect.com

Telephone

01242 524846

Fax

01242 580182

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The Holst Birthplace Museum aims to celebrate the life and works of Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets. The museum was opened by Holst's daughter Imogen in 1975. Built in 1832, the birthplace is a mid-terrace townhouse of typical Regency style, retaining original nineteenth century features. Special events - Victorian Days, music lectures, children's activities - happen throughout the year. There is a specialist shop for Holst's music on CD.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

22 January to mid December Tues to Sat 10.00 - 16:00
Open Bank Holidays. Open for the Heritage Open Weekend.

Closed Sun and Mon. Pre-booked groups can sometimes be accomodated on these days.

Admission charges

2010
Adults: £4.50
Concessions: £4.00
Family Ticket: £10.00 (2+3)
School visit - children: £1.00
Museum Association Members: Free

Discounts

Museums Association

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families

Disability access

Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Wheelchair access to some public areas

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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 with public access
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events

Additional info

Due to the character of the building it is regretted that access is difficult for wheelchair users. There are 3 steps up to the front door and staircases to all floors in the building (basement to second floor). There is no lift but there is a handrail for all stairs except the entrance steps.