Abington Park Museum

Abington Park
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 5LW

Tel: +44 (0)1604 838 110
Fax: +44 (0)1604 838 720
Email: museums@northampton.gov.uk
Web: http://www.northampton.gov.uk/museums

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'The museum in the park' is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building. Gaze at the hammer beam roof in the Tudor hall and the intricate carved panelling or follow The Northamptonshire Regiment and The Northamptonshire Yeomanry round the world and through two world wars. Look at life as it was for Northampton people around one hundred years ago and stroll around the fashion gallery.

Facilities:

  • The ground floor is fully accessible. The first floor is only accessible by flights of stairs.
  • Adapted toilets are available on the ground floor
  • Baby-change and feeding facilities available
  • Assistance dogs welcome.



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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    1st April to 31st October:
    Thursday to Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
    Bank Holiday Mondays: 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    1st November to 31st March 2010: Closed.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Free.

    Directions
    The museum is situated in Abington Park. Parking is on road in Park Avenue South. Enter the park gates on the same side as the church. The museum is the stone building in front of you with the main entrance on the left hand side.
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    Abington Park Museum Postcode for SatNav: NN1 5LW

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