Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
Stoke Heath
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 4JR
England
Website
General information
Family activities and events information or enquiries
Telephone
01527 831886
Fax
01527 876934
Avoncroft Museum is a unique home for historic buildings which have been rescued from demolition and rebuilt in a beautiful corner of Worcestershire's rural countryside.
Why did Avoncroft start collecting buildings?
The beginnings of the Museum go back to 1962 when a local architect and expert on Worcestershire's timber-framed buildings tried to prevent the demolition of an important 15th-century wool merchant's home in Bromsgrove town centre.
Although he wasn't successful, a group of enthusiasts joined him and were able to halt the demolition and rescue the building which was reconstructed a few miles away. It was opened as Avoncroft's first building in 1967 and since then, many other historic buildings spanning seven centuries have been taken apart and restored on this wonderful site.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Our library is open to the public by appointment only.
Please pre-book groups and guided tours.
Stoke Heath
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 4JR
England
Website
General information
Family activities and events information or enquiries
Telephone
01527 831886
Fax
01527 876934
Collection details
Archaeology, Science and Technology, Social History
Collections services
- Public access available to collections information
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Stoke Heath
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 4JR
England
Website
General information
Family activities and events information or enquiries
Telephone
01527 831886
Fax
01527 876934
Diamond Jubilee Family Fun Day.
Bunting will deck the gardens, a brass band will be playing and children's entertainment will delight visiting families. Bring a picnic, or purchase one from the Edwardian Tea Room, and enjoy a celebratory lunch on the Guesten Hall Field.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70 Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60 Children, Students £4 Family Ticket £19.80
1940s Weekend.
Join us for this popular event and find out what it was like to live in the 1940s. Enjoy home front demonstrations, land girls, soldiers dancing, entertainment, a battle and an impressive flyover of vintage aeroplanes on this special weekend.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70 Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60 Children, Students £4 Family Ticket £19.80
1940s Weekend.
Join us for this popular event and find out what it was like to live in the 1940s. Enjoy home front demonstrations, land girls, soldiers dancing, entertainment, a battle and an impressive flyover of vintage aeroplanes on this special weekend.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70 Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60 Children, Students £4 Family Ticket £19.80
Avoncroft's Golden Jubilee: Tudor Living History Weekend.
Enjoy the start of the Museum's Golden Jubilee Celebrations with this bumper Tudor Living History Weekend. Enjoy interactive demonstrations in the Merchant's House, have a go archery, authentic music workshops, dancing, children's drill, traditional Tudor games and much more.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70
Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60
Children, Students £4
Family Ticket £19.80
Avoncroft's Golden Jubilee: Tudor Living History Weekend.
Enjoy the start of the Museum's Golden Jubilee Celebrations with this bumper Tudor Living History Weekend. Enjoy interactive demonstrations in the Merchant's House, have a go archery, authentic music workshops, dancing, children's drill, traditional Tudor games and much more.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70
Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60
Children, Students £4
Family Ticket £19.80
Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Sun 8 July.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
6-9:30pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Tickets £6 in advance, £8.50 on the door.
Merchant's House Living History Weekend.
Enjoy interactive demonstrations in the Merchant's House this weekend.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70. Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60. Children, Students £4. Family Ticket £19.80
Golden Jubilee: Avoncroft Reunion.
There will also be a special exhibition and the wonderful opportunity to reminisce with friends.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Pre booking is essential.
Merchant's House Living History Weekend.
Enjoy interactive demonstrations in the Merchant's House this weekend.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70. Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60. Children, Students £4. Family Ticket £19.80
Merchant's House Living History Weekend.
Enjoy interactive demonstrations in the Merchant's house.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70. Senior Citizens £6.60. Children, Students £4. Family Ticket £19.80
Merchant's House Living History Weekend.
Enjoy interactive demonstrations in the Merchant's house.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70. Senior Citizens £6.60. Children, Students £4. Family Ticket £19.80
Gladiator Training.
Learn how to become a Roman Gladiator in this fun workshop.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70; Senior Citizens £6.60; Children, Students £4; Family Ticket £19.80
Gladiator Training.
Learn how to become a Roman Gladiator in this fun workshop.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70; Senior Citizens £6.60; Children, Students £4; Family Ticket £19.80
Romans v Celts.
Enjoy walking through the encampments and seeing how our ancestors lived and worked. View the weaponry displays, living history and the clash of the ancient warriors in the afternoon.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70; Senior Citizens, Concessions £6.60; Children, Students £4; Family Ticket £19.80
Romans v Celts.
Enjoy walking through the encampments and seeing how our ancestors lived and worked. View the weaponry displays, living history and the clash of the ancient warriors in the afternoon.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70; Senior Citizens, Concessions £6.60; Children, Students £4; Family Ticket £19.80
Summer Bug Hunt.
Discover the wide range of animals and insects that live at Avoncroft.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70 Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60 Children, Students £4 Family Ticket £19.80
Summer Bug Hunt.
Discover the wide range of animals and insects that live at Avoncroft.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70 Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60 Children, Students £4 Family Ticket £19.80
Wind Power.
See the windmill in action this weekend and then have a go at making your own kites and windmills.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70
Senior Citizens £6.60
Children, Students £4
Family Ticket £19.80
Wind Power.
See the windmill in action this weekend and then have a go at making your own kites and windmills.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70
Senior Citizens £6.60
Children, Students £4
Family Ticket £19.80
Pirate Academy
Join the pirate fleet in these wonderful workshops. Learn to fire a cannon, fight with a cutlass and create your own parrot companion.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Avoncroft, Stoke Heath B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70 Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60 Children, students £4 Family Ticket £19.80
Pirate Academy
Join the pirate fleet in these wonderful workshops. Learn to fire a cannon, fight with a cutlass and create your own parrot companion.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
10:30am-5pm
Where
Avoncroft Museum Avoncroft, Stoke Heath B60 4JR
Admission
Adults £7.70 Senior Citizens, concessions £6.60 Children, students £4 Family Ticket £19.80
Stoke Heath
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 4JR
England
Website
General information
Family activities and events information or enquiries
Telephone
01527 831886
Fax
01527 876934
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