Description
Avoncroft Museum is a unique home for historic buildings which have been rescued from demolition and rebuilt in a beautiful corner of Worcestershire’s rural countryside.
Why did Avoncroft start collecting buildings?
The beginnings of the Museum go back to 1962 when a local architect and expert on Worcestershire’s timber-framed buildings tried to prevent the demolition of an important 15th-century wool merchant’s home in Bromsgrove town centre.
Although he wasn’t successful, a group of enthusiasts joined him and were able to halt the demolition and rescue the building which was reconstructed a few miles away. It was opened as Avoncroft’s first building in 1967 and since then, many other historic buildings spanning seven centuries have been taken apart and restored on this wonderful site.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
