10 History Museums in Worcestershire That You Shouldn't Miss

April 4, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best top things to do in Worcestershire, United Kingdom including Pershore Heritage Centre, Churchill Forge, Norton Collection Museum, Tenbury Wells Museum, Almonry Museum, Tudor House Museum, George Marshall Medical Museum, Museum of Local History, Drakelow Tunnels, The Commandery.
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1. Pershore Heritage Centre

34 High Street Town Hall, Pershore WR10 1DS England +44 1386 561342 http://www.pershoreheritage.co.uk
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Pershore Heritage Centre

2. Churchill Forge

Churchill Lane Between Kidderminster and Stourbridge, Churchill DY10 3LX England http://churchillforge.org.uk
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Churchill Forge

Churchill Forge is a waterwheel powered hand tool forge, one of the last four remaining in the UK. The site dates from around 1800, with the workshop machinery dating from the early 1900s. There are two working waterwheels, made sometime in the 1800s, both 17' in diameter. These turn on open days. The heavy wheel drives a crocodile shear in the yard, and line shafting in the workshop. The line shafting powers the two pneumatic hammers, press and drop stamp. The forge is a small industrial museum with no cafe or toilet facilities. Site access is via a flight of steep steps, with uneven flooring and further steps in the workshop and yard. The forge is open on selected days during the summer. See the forge website for details. Private group visits by arrangement.

3. Norton Collection Museum

26 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove B61 0DD England +44 1527 870616 http://www.nortoncollectionmuseumtrust.org.uk
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Norton Collection Museum

Reviewed By junecarole

Having noticed the museum when walking past we brought our parents along with us for a visit. We were warmly greeted by the volunteers on duty and shown round. I cannot praise this museum highly enough everyone is very friendly and helpful and everything kept in excellent order. The information and items on display far exceed what you would expect from looking at the outside of the building, as they describe it, it is very Tardis like. We enjoyed our visit tremendously.

4. Tenbury Wells Museum

Cross Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8EF England +44 7722 820983 [email protected] http://www.tenburymuseum.org.uk
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Tenbury Wells Museum

Housed in a small Victorian school the museum aims to give a flavour of the development of the market town and district of Tenbury Wells.

5. Almonry Museum

Abbey Gate, Evesham WR11 4BQ England +44 1386 446944 [email protected] http://www.almonryevesham.org/evesham-tourism-office/
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Almonry Museum

The Almonry is a beautiful C14th building in the heart of the historic market town of Evesham. Once the home of the Almoner, one of the Benedictine Monks from the Abbey, the Almonry is now the town museum, Tourist Information Centre and gift shop. The museum tells the story of Evesham and the Vale from pre-history to mid-twentieth century with a beautiful garden, ideal for sitting and relaxing. Our gift shop stocks a wide range of souvenirs, postcards, walking maps and guides, books, gifts and handcrafted goods made by local makers and crafters. The Tourist Information Centre is packed with leaflets and guides to Evesham and the surrounding area. TIC staff are on hand to welcome you to Evesham and to help you get the most out of your visit and stay.

Reviewed By 775bevb

Loved the gardens & the mongoose grave stone!! Lots of local history & artefacts. The building alone is worth the visit & the £4.50 entry fee lasts for a full year means you can visit as many times as you like! The guy on reception was a font of information too very interesting. You could see he was passionate about his job & such a good story teller. Well done Evesham Museum

6. Tudor House Museum

Friar Street, Worcester, Worcester WR1 2NA England +44 1905 612309 [email protected] http://www.tudorhouse.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 283 reviews

Tudor House Museum

This beautiful 16th century building in the heart of historic Friar Street is run as a museum by volunteers. Displays focus on the house's past, as a home to Tudor weavers through to its use as an ARP Warden's office in WW2, and a school clinic thereafter. A cafe serves tea, coffee and wrapped cakes on vintage bone china. There is a Tudor Rat trail and activities for children. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday all year.

Reviewed By nitramh11 - Waterlooville, United Kingdom

Amazing medieval space that was saved for the city. Fascinating history and a very interesting video on the town history. Well worth a visit.

7. George Marshall Medical Museum

Charles Hastings Way Charles Hastings Education Centre, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester WR5 1DD England +44 1905 760738 http://www.medicalmuseum.org.uk
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

George Marshall Medical Museum

The George Marshall Medical Museum is situated in the Charles Hastings Education Centre, an education and training facility for health care staff in Worcestershire. The museum is free to enter. The Charles Hastings Education Centre can be found on the site of the Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD. For travel information, click here. The Museum is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and is free to enter. It is closed on Bank Holidays. Tours can be arranged outside of these hours. Charges apply. The Museum exhibits Mr. George Marshall's fantastic collection of objects illustrating the way that medicine and health care have developed over the past 250 years. Visitors to the Museum will see the gory collection of death masks of hanged criminals, the reconstructed apothecary shop and Victorian operating theatre. Tours, school groups and talks can be booked in advance, and there is a cafe on site.

Reviewed By sallysJ9241QR

Our 11 year old granddaughter asked to visit medical museum, we fortunately found this museum. What can I say WOW. We followed signs in the hospital and the carpark attendant lifted the barrier when we stated where we were visiting. We were welcomed by the staff on Reception and directed where to go. The Museum itself is tiny but we were there for over 2 hours as our granddaughter loved it. Reading the recipes in the apothecary book and then using the pestle and mortar to grind the different herbs etc to then reading what ailments they were supposed to aid. The trail was excellent encouraging us all to look carefully at the exhibits. The favourite was the operating room display which made our granddaughter scream when she saw it as it was so realistic. She dressed up in the costumes, drew pictures of some exhibits and was inspired to ask the most amazing questions. It may be small but it was inspiring. All of this for free. Superb

8. Museum of Local History

Abbey Road, Great Malvern England http://www.malvernmuseum.co.uk
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Museum of Local History

Reviewed By Chrste - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Small it may be but the collections of local history make it a fascinating visit. Malvern's history from the water cure doctors to Morgan cars and the WW2 radar developments make Malvern a very special town that 'punches well above its weight'. Well worth a visit !

9. Drakelow Tunnels

Kingsford Lane, Kidderminster England [email protected] http://www.drakelow-tunnels.co.uk
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Drakelow Tunnels

Drakelow Tunnels is currently being converted into a Cold War and WWII museum it will house items showing how the bunker evolved over 40 years of being in action.

Reviewed By Jill_Prior - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Although I had heard about Drakelow Tunnels, I had not visited until February this year when I joined the extended two and a half hour tour. If you have any interest in WWII and Cold War history, Drakelow is well worth a visit. Our guide was friendly and an absolute mine of information about the site. From the Rover shadow factory explored with torches (an absolute must if you plan on visiting) to the nuclear bunker of the Cold War, there is so much to learn. Covering three and a half miles of tunnels, the Drakelow site is so interesting and worth every penny of the admission charge. Definitely recommended for any history buff or in fact anyone interested in learning about the local area. Wear warm clothing and suitable footwear, hard hats are provided and enjoy the experience!

10. The Commandery

Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU England +44 1905 361821 [email protected] http://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk
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4.0 based on 287 reviews

The Commandery

Encounter the past brought to life in a beautiful building with an 800 year history. Set in the heart of historic Worcester, The Commandery is most famous for being the Royalist Headquarters during the deciding battle of the English Civil War – the Battle of Worcester 1651. Discover Worcester's Civil War Story, an interactive experience that will take you back over 350 years into a murky, conflicted 17th century Worcester of fiery debates. Experience life as a soldier 300 miles from home, test your skills at battle strategy and come face-to-face with Oliver Cromwell. The Commandery is the perfect place for a family day out - get to know your fearsome weapons, get stuck into our interactive displays or become a Commandery explorer with our trail backpacks. The Commandery also has its own gardens and an independent cafe, Commandery Coffee, which serves delicious home-made food, artisan coffee and loose leaf teas.

Reviewed By ROGERDW1973

The Commandery is a must see if you are visiting Worcester, as it has played such an important part in the towns history. I visited in early December 2020 where I was greeted by a very cheerful and friendly staff member at reception. The self conducted tour around the Commandery and the Civil War experience is excellent in these superbly well kept historic buildings with well curated exhibits and information panels throughout. Well worth a visit and very good value. Allow around an hour to see everything.

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