Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood


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

Tel: +44 (0)1636 821 364
Email: info@vinasdolls.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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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.




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Opening Times
(2011 times)
Open all year, appointment advisable; please ring in advance to verify times.


Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Adult £3.50; Child £1.50.

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