Worcestershire County Museum

Hartlebury Castle
Hartlebury
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7XZ

Tel: +44 (0)1299 250 416
Fax: +44 (0)1299 251 890
Email: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk
Web: http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/culture


Hartlebury Castle,has been home to the Bishops of Worcester for over a thousand years.

In the former servants' quarters of the North Wing a wide range of permanent exhibitions show the past lives of the county's inhabitants, from Roman times to the twentieth century.

There is no extra charge for visiting the State Rooms, when open.

School groups are welcome to visit the museum and take part in the Victorian role-play sessions in the servants' quarters and schoolroom. Please contact the museum for an information pack giving details of discounted admission charges. Evening and group visits by arrangement at reduced rates.

  • Free Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Gift Shop
  • Café

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday to Friday
    11:00am - 5:00pm Weekends & Bank Holidays
    (Closed Mondays.)

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £4.00; Child £2.00; Concession; £2.00
    Family Ticket £10.00 (2 adults + 2 children.)

    Directions
    Four miles south of Kidderminster on A449 to Worcester.
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