Birmingham Museum and Art

Founded in 1885, the collections cover fine art and applied arts, archaeology and ethnography, local and industrial history. The Fine and Applied Art Collections include paintings and drawings, British Watercolours and Arts and Crafts. The Museum and Art Gallery has an ever changing programme of temporary…
Distance: 13.8 miles away

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Centre

The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Ltd was established in March 1983, and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Jaguar products and it's associated companies which include Swallow Sidecar, SS cars, Daimler, Lanchester, and Jaguar. In addition to maintaining an outstanding collection of more than…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

National Memorial Arboretum

Since planting began in 1997, the National Memorial Arboretum has been a special place honouring those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways. Our staff and volunteers look forward to welcoming you.Its not a cemetery. Its a place of life, represented by…
Distance: 7.5 miles away

Lichfield Heritage Centre

Discover Lichfied, through graphics, exhibits, displays and audio visual presenttations in the Lichfield Heritage Centre, covering 2000 years of history. The fascinating story of Lichfields history from Celtic times ‐ the building of the Cathedral ‐ its Battles and Famous men ‐ right up to the present…
Distance: 7.5 miles away

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Samuel Johnson, one of the most famous figures of the 18th century, was born in the city on the 18th September 1709. His house in Breadmarket Street facing the market square, is now a museum to his life, work and personality. The house has been a museum since…
Distance: 7.5 miles away

Staffordshire Regiment Museum

The Staffordshire Regiment Museum tells the story of this famous county Regiment and all of its antecedents.FOLLOW the story of the Regiment from its raising in Lichfield in 1705 and its early service in the Caribbean through practically every war and campaign fought by Britain up to the…
Distance: 4.9 miles away

The Bass Museum

The 'Brewing Experience Museum' incorporates large elements of the original Bass Museum. Learn about the legendary Bass family and their role in the development of brewing. The museum also celebrates the social history of the development of brewing ‐ the real life experiences and stories of the people…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

Whittington Barracks

The collection tells the story of the Regiment and its forebears from its formation in Lichfield in 1705. It includes uniforms, equipment, weapons, and medals. Outside there are armoured vehicles, two Anderson Shelters and 100 yards of 1st WW trench with sound effects & No‐Mans‐Land.Open: Tue ‐…
Distance: 4.9 miles away

Claymills Pumping Engines Trust

We have four beam engines by Gimson of Leicester 1885, Five boilers Thompson 1936‐37, Steam driven workshop, Forge and a 1930's dynamo house with early 1890's Crompton dynamo driven by a Buxton and Thornley steam engine.Steamings 10:00am ‐ 5:00pmEaster:April 4th, 5thMay Day:May 2nd, 3rdSpring Bank Holiday: …
Distance: 14.4 miles away

Erasmus Darwin House

Erasmus Darwin was one of the greatest polymaths of the 18th Century. Among Darwin's many talents was his extraordinary scientific insight in physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and all aspects of biology.Erasmus Darwin House is a recently restored Georgian Grade I listed building located in the heart of…
Distance: 7.8 miles away

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