MuseumsWeston

The Ancient High House is one of the finest Tudor buildings in the country. Once dominating the skyline of Stafford, it is the largest remaining timber framed town house in England.Royalty was welcomed to the house in 1642 when King Charles I stayed there en route to Shrewsbury,…
Distance: 3.8 miles away

Hidden in Brampton Park less than half a mile from the town centre lies Newcastle‐Under‐Lymes local history museum featuring over 2000 years of Borough history.Set in beautiful parkland the Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Alongside our temporary exhibitions programme we have galleries depicting the rich…
Distance: 14.2 miles away

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: 14.2 miles away

Supported by designs from the world‐famous Moorcroft Design Studio and the consummate skills of a dedicated workforce of artists, craftsmen and women, Moorcroft pottery has unprecedented popularity and esteem, while examples, both old and new, fetch high prices in the major salesrooms of the world. Today, Moorcroft leads…
Distance: 14.9 miles away

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: 14.2 miles away

Discover over 200 years of pottery produced in Stoke‐on‐Trent by the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. Explore the original Dudson factory courtyard and enjoy the unique experience of stepping inside the Grade II listed bottle oven to view the collection and to trace the…
Distance: 14.2 miles away

In the heart of the County Town St Chad's is a real gem. It dates from the 12th Century and is full of atmosphere and mysterious carvings ‐ beaked heads, green men and an inscription that may reveal its founder. The church hosts exhibitions and concerts…
Distance: 3.8 miles away

A 17th century timber framed building with displays reflecting the town's history. Visit the centre's gift shop for books, cards, souvenirs and local information.…
Distance: 8.5 miles away

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: 13.9 miles away

Free Guided ToursDiscover more about Etruria Industrial Museum which includes Jesse Shirley Bone & Flint Mill, a historic guaging lock, authentic ticket office and much moreEvery Sunday at 1.00 not available during Events, …
Distance: 13.8 miles away

A restored Victorian pottery factory from the days of coal‐fired bottle ovens. Gladstone is an excellent day out for the whole family with lots of opportunities to get your hands on the potteries. Allow at least 1.5 hours for the visit. At this working pottery, you can…
Distance: 10.7 miles away

Thanks to the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Staffordshire Hoard ‐ the most important collection of Anglo‐Saxon treasure ever found ‐ will remain in the West Midlands at The Potteries Museum in Stoke, close to where it was discovered in July 2009.Discover gold and silver artefacts including ,…
Distance: 13.8 miles away