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/home/wcc-museum-index


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.

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



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    Special Events

    Exhibition - A Tribute to Vesta   22 Mar 2009 - 31 Aug 2009
    An exhibition exploring the life of Victorian Music Hall star, Vesta Tilley.

    Bat Walk   8 Jul 2009
    Learn more about the types of bats resident at Hartlebury Castle with experts from the Worcestershire Bat Group and see if you can spot some of them on our evening walk. Also includes a seasonal meal in the Café.

    Summer Delights   4 Aug 2009 - 7 Aug 2009
    Four weeks of fun, family activities to brighten the summer holidays!

    Summer Delights   11 Aug 2009 - 14 Aug 2009
    Four weeks of fun, family activities to brighten the summer holidays!

    Summer Delights   18 Aug 2009 - 21 Aug 2009
    Four weeks of fun, family activities to brighten the summer holidays!

    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday to Friday
    11:00am - 5:00pm Weekends & Bank Holidays
    (Closed Mondays.)

    Admission Charges
    (2009 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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    Worcestershire County Museum Postcode for SatNav: DY11 7XZ

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