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Turton Tower
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Chapeltown Road
Turton
Near Bolton
BL7 0HG
Lancashire
England
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Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01204 852203
General information (Fax)
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01204 853759
E-mail
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turton.tower@mus.lancscc.gov.uk
Website
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www.lancashire.gov.uk/education/museums/turton/index.asp
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Open
March, April and October: Sat-Wed 12:00-16:00
May-September: Mon-Thurs, Sat and Sun 12:00-17:00
Open Bank Holiday weekends during season.
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Admission charges
Adults £4, Concessions £3, Children Free
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Description
A Delightful Tudor House in Woodland Gardens...
A distinctive 15th century English country house. Set in relaxing woodlands on the edge of the popular walking area of the West Pennine Moors. Period rooms displaying a magnificent collection of decorative woodwork, paintings and furniture (includes items loaned from the Victoria and Albert Museum). Delightful surrounding gardens with Victorian follies and tennis court, a traditional English country garden and an unusual castellated railway bridge.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 30 2007
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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