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: Attraction's Own Web Site

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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.

From 1 April 2010, the displays on the ground floor will be change to incorporate the Museum of Leathercraft collection.

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.
    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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