Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood

The Old Rectory, Great North Road
Cromwell
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG23 6JE

Tel: +44 (0)1636 821 364
Email: info@vinasdolls.co.uk
Web: http://www.vinasdolls.co.uk

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The Museum houses a large collection of dolls from the 18th century to the present day in a late 17th century Dower house of considerable interest. The collection includes: toys, prams, dolls' houses, books, games, railway models, christening robes, children's and adults' costumes and various domestic artefacts.

Also on display are Vina Cooke's handmade portrait dolls from Robin Hood to Royalty (past and present), and stars of stage and screen. There are handmade dolls, crafts and gifts for sale and a Dolls' Hospital.

There is a spacious Tearoom and a picnic area in the picturesque old-fashioned garden, ample free car and coach parking. A special event takes place annually on Easter Monday, an extravaganza with a craft fair, Morris and Clog dancing etc.



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Opening Times
(2009 times)
March to October:
10.30am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
Wednesday & Friday by appointment.

November to February:
Open but times vary, please ring in advance.
Groups welcome any time day or evening by appointment.

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Adult £3.00; Child £1.50; Senior Citizens £2.50.

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