Museum information

CLOSED MONDAY DECEMBER 21ST UNTIL SATURDAY 6TH MARCH   Except New Years Day Bank Holiday  10AM UNTIL 4PM Miniature railway open for rides

Opening hours*
The museum is open at the following times:

March to Easter – Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Last entry 3pm

Easter to October – Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm

Last entry 4pm

November and December – Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm

Last entry 3pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays

*Charges*  (excluding special event days)

On non event days entrance to the grounds for access to tea-room and miniature railway etc. is free. A charge is made for train rides and access to the rest of the museum:

Click here for railway time table 

* Additional charges apply for rides on the miniature railway at all times.

Adults: £3.50     
Concessions: £3.00     
Children under 6: free  
Children aged 6 to 16: £2.00   
Families:  2 Adults + up to 3 Children  £9.00

*Reductions for groups of 10 or more.
*Evening group visits available subject to minimum charge of £50.

*On special event days the event entrance fee includes entry to the event, site and museum, unfortunately it is not possible to provide free admission to site for train rides or tearoom.

Hiring field

The museum has a quiet, level and secluded three-acre field to hire out to organized clubs.