Manor House Museum (Kettering) & The Alfred East Art Gallery

Sheep Street
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 0AN

Tel: +44 (0)1536 534 219
+44 (0)1536 534 274
Fax: +44 (0)1536 534 370
Email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Explore Kettering's history at the Manor House Museum. Temporary exhibitions, regular activities and a 'hands-on' approach to history, make this a lively and vibrant place to visit.

A constantly changing programme of exhibitions ensures that there will always be something new for you to see at the Alfred East Art Gallery. You may even decide to take an original work home - Fine Arts, Crafts and Photography can all by found on display and are often for sale.

Come and find out more about our:

  • Family activities and events

  • Identification Service

  • Lunchtime lecture series

  • Annual Open Art exhibition

  • Education and outreach service

  • Friends of the Museum and Art Gallery

  • Temporary exhibitions programme

  • Contemporary crafts and jewellery showcase
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    Museum open: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.45pm

    Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 4.45pm

    Please contact us prior to visiting to check.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Free admission, donations welcome.

    There is a small charge for holiday activities, talks, concerts and workshops.


    Directions
    The museum and gallery are situated in Kettering town centre next to the market place.
    They are located in 2 separated buildings, which are close together. The gallery is joined to Kettering Library.

    They 5 minutes walk from Kettering train station.
    There is a pay and display car park on London Road, next to Kettering Borough Council offices and Kettering Swimming Pool.

    Sat nav postcode: NN15 7QX
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