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Tyrwhitt Drake Museum of Carriages
Mayors Carriage   The Archbishops' Stables
Mill Street
Maidstone
ME15 6YE
Kent
England
Mayors Carriage (c) Maidstone Museum
Collection details
Land Transport
Facilities
Shop: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes
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Contact details
General Enquiries (Tel) : 01622 602838
General Enquiries (Tel) : 01622 602839
General Enquiries : museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk
General Information : www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Open
May - September.
Sun - Sat 10.30am - 4.30pm
Dates to be confirmed.
Closed
September - May (dates to be confirmed). If you are a school group who wishes to visit we are more than happy to open and provide a free 'History of Transport Trail. Please ring the Learning Team on 01622 602853.
Admission charges
Free of Charge
Description
Maidstone Carriage Museum is home to a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles and transport curiosities. More than 60 vehicles are displayed, from grand carriages and ornate sleighs to antique sedan chairs and Victorian cabs - even an original ice cream cart. Nowhere else will you see such an extensive collection, all in one place.

Trails
Monks, Knights, Peasants, Merchants - A Medieval Trail

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop