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What to do and see in Berkshire, England: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Berkshire, United Kingdom including Thames Valley Police Museum, Eton Museum of Antiquities, Museum of Berkshire Aviation, Windsor & Royal Borough Museum, History on Wheels Museum, Eton College Natural History Museum, The Cole Museum of Zoology, The Old Chapel Textile Centre, John Lewis Heritage Centre, Museum of Eton Life.
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1. Thames Valley Police Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Thames Valley Police has a small museum at the White House, Sulhamstead (near Reading, Berkshire), formerly headquarters of the Berkshire Constabulary and now Thames Valley Police's training centre. The museum includes displays on the history of Thames Valley Police and the five police forces that merged to form it: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford City, Oxfordshire and Reading Borough. The museum's collections include items from the Great Train Robbery of 1963, uniforms, equipment, medals, photographs, scenes of crime evidence, and occurrence and charge books.
Reviewed By andypQ2491JD
Thanks again to Colin for a brilliant evening for our Explorer Scouts. Lots of insight into some well known and not so well known crimes from the past 100 years.
2. Eton Museum of Antiquities
3. Museum of Berkshire Aviation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Radjon91 - Aberaeron, United Kingdom
Tucked away on the edge of a housing estate, on the fringes of a country park, this museum is a hidden gem. It doesn’t have the attention grabbers, like Spitfires and Hurricanes, but it does have a wealth of exhibits and information about some of the lesser known ‘greats’ of British aviation. It is staffed by volunteers, who have a real passion for their subject, and £3.50 per adult entrance fee doesn’t seem enough. Well worth a visit.
4. Windsor & Royal Borough Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
The jewel in the Royal Borough’s crown. We’re a family friendly museum bursting with interesting facts and interactive displays on the Royal Borough and its residents. When available we offer guided tours of Windsor Guildhall where portraits of monarchs adorn our walls. Your ordinarily is our extraordinary. Keep exploring online until we open again.
Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom
This is a small single room museum on the ground floor of the Windsor Guildhall building close to the Castle. There’s a small entry fee of just £2, but it’s well worth paying to see a fascinating collection of objects connected with the town and its long history. There are also useful information boards all round the room with photographs and explanations. There’s an area in the centre with various things to keep children amused. Loved this tiny museum, which does a great job in a very limited space.
5. History on Wheels Museum
6. Eton College Natural History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
The Museum was opened in 1875 and has 16,000 objects. It is Berkshire's only dedicated Natural History Museum. We have large collections of stuffed birds, mammals, fossils, and butterflies and moths. The Museum celebrates the life of Sir Joseph Banks: peer into his cabin on board HMB Endeavour and explore the museum to find exquisite prints of the plants he discovered on his epic voyage.
Reviewed By SueS78
I cross the Thames over into Eaton on Saturday evening it was a lovey break from the hustle and bustle of Windsor .... very quaint street with beautiful hanging baskets outside the shops. Lovely bars and restaurants ..... I found this place enchanting.
7. The Cole Museum of Zoology
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
8. The Old Chapel Textile Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Old Chapel Textile Centre is the home of the National Needlework Archive and the Country Wife mural. This superb venue has an exhibition gallery, workrooms, library, small gift shop and tearoom. Do see our ‘Exhibitions and Workshops/Courses pages for details of exhibitions, classes and events, and for the latest and last minute details, see our facebook page.
9. John Lewis Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Heritage Centre is currently CLOSED to the public, following the advice released by the Government in March 2020. We will update this information as necessary.
Reviewed By 278jacquelineo
Beautiful countryside and river walks. Great to take the kids and dogs, Very picturesque. Odney Club rooms and cafe are members only but the Heritage Centre and grounds are open to all.
