Since it opened in 1967 Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings has developed into one of Britain's best-known award-winning open-air museums. The museum was conceived after a campaign in 1962 by local people to prevent the demolition of an ancient timber framed house in Bromsgrove. The Mediaeval town house became the first exhibit to be repaired and re-erected on the site and was soon followed by many more. Today there over 30 rescued Historic Buildings spanning 700 years including Victorian Toll house, 1940s prefab, Windmill & the National Telephone Kiosk Collection. The rural location backdrop is the perfect setting for weddings, filming, learning, and events. The museum has become the home for annual Festivals.
The original museum of buildings doesn't disappoint. First visit for many years and the place has grown and developed. Interesting buildings. Good information boards. Helpful staff. Definitely worth a visit. Kids go free in summer holidays.
This place is amazing. A unique place with saved buildings plus the National Telephone Kiosk Museum with very knowledgeable guides. Well worth a visit
I went many years ago. Nice to go back! We all enjoyed playing with the telephones in the telephone box exhibition. The windmill looked great in that setting but was closed the day we visited. The prefab house was interesting, and the church. I was in my wheelchair, and I think the ramps to get into the buildings need some work. They are either too steep, too wobbly and fragile, or not there at all.
What a fantastic place for a day out. The site is beautifully kept with a large collection of fascinating historic buildings, some dating back many hundreds of years. I particularly enjoyed the 1940s pre-fab (with its working 1950s TV set!), the windmill and the working telephone exchange where the guides were really engaging and knowledgeable. The guides are great - and really do make it what it is. Sadly, the windmill is currently not able to mill, but they are still milling flour using historic machines. I bought a couple of bags and will be baking some bread with it. The menu at the Edwardian Tea Shop is somewhat limited in terms of range and quantity available. The cakes that we had were lovely. The quiches for lunch are served with a little salad. If you are planning on lunch, then you can pre-order (and pay) which prevents them running out of your choice. Toilets across the site are limited, with main toilets being close to the entrance and Tea Shop at one end of the site. A great day out - I strongly recommend a visit.
Really interesting buildings of historical significance and having a collection of old fashioned phone boxes was a great way to end the day. It was a very good day and lots to do for kids and adults..
That was fantastic. Didn't expect to see so many historic buildings. Also, here is probably the largest collection of the phone boxes. There are many spots for the picnic so it can be a nice place to visit a visit with kids. And most important for me it is dog friendly.
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair rental
Restaurant
Toilets
Family friendly
Good for kids
Free parking lot
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The original museum of buildings doesn't disappoint. First visit for many years and the place has grown and developed. Interesting buildings. Good information boards. Helpful staff. Definitely worth a visit. Kids go free in summer holidays.
This place is amazing. A unique place with saved buildings plus the National Telephone Kiosk Museum with very knowledgeable guides. Well worth a visit
I went many years ago. Nice to go back! We all enjoyed playing with the telephones in the telephone box exhibition. The windmill looked great in that setting but was closed the day we visited. The prefab house was interesting, and the church. I was in my wheelchair, and I think the ramps to get into the buildings need some work. They are either too steep, too wobbly and fragile, or not there at all.
What a fantastic place for a day out. The site is beautifully kept with a large collection of fascinating historic buildings, some dating back many hundreds of years. I particularly enjoyed the 1940s pre-fab (with its working 1950s TV set!), the windmill and the working telephone exchange where the guides were really engaging and knowledgeable. The guides are great - and really do make it what it is. Sadly, the windmill is currently not able to mill, but they are still milling flour using historic machines. I bought a couple of bags and will be baking some bread with it. The menu at the Edwardian Tea Shop is somewhat limited in terms of range and quantity available. The cakes that we had were lovely. The quiches for lunch are served with a little salad. If you are planning on lunch, then you can pre-order (and pay) which prevents them running out of your choice. Toilets across the site are limited, with main toilets being close to the entrance and Tea Shop at one end of the site. A great day out - I strongly recommend a visit.
Really interesting buildings of historical significance and having a collection of old fashioned phone boxes was a great way to end the day. It was a very good day and lots to do for kids and adults..
That was fantastic. Didn't expect to see so many historic buildings. Also, here is probably the largest collection of the phone boxes. There are many spots for the picnic so it can be a nice place to visit a visit with kids. And most important for me it is dog friendly.
