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Museum Details
Turton Tower
Chapeltown Road
Turton
Near Bolton
BL7 0HG
Lancashire
England
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Social History
Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01204 852203
General information (Fax)
:
01204 853759
E-mail
:
turton.tower@mus.lancscc.gov.uk
Website
:
www.lancashire.gov.uk/education/museums/turton/index.asp
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.
Admission charges
Adults £4, Concessions £3, Children Free
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.
Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 30 2007
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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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