Ashby Museum was established in 1982 in a small cottage in Lower Church Street. In 1991 it relocated to its present home in North Street, where it shares the old National School building with the town Library and Tourist Information Centre. In 2006-7,...

Journey through medieval England in the interactive exhibition, witness the horrors of medieval warfare in the Barber Surgeon's tent and discover if you would have made a valiant knight with armour to try on and weapons to handle.  Whose side...

Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include 'Coming to Charnwood', 'The Natural World of Charnwood', 'Living off the...

Discover a Working Class Rebel

David Herbert Lawrence (1885– 1930), born in a humble working class house in the busy mining community of Eastwood, became one of the 20th Century’s most influential and controversial...

The museum is based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280. The house has a fascinating history and is now  partly restored  in 17th century style with fine oak furnishings, including a bed said to have used by Richard III before...

The Museum is being revamped to display one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain - the Hallaton Treasure! If you can't wait for the reopening of Harborough Museum why not visit Hallaton Museum to see the first glimpse of the Treasure...

The museum has displays showing the arguments for and against hunting, as well as the history of hunting in the region. Stilton Cheese and Pork Pies from Melton Mowbray are famous all around the world. Explore the history of these trades and others...

The National Space Centre was voted the East Midland’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year for 2007 and 2009, upon arrival you will understand why this really is a visit that is out of this world.

Take a journey through the six...

Open Air Ironstone Railway and Quarry
The Home of East Midlands Quarry Heritage In the current 'post-industrial age', our Charity believes that it is important that the endeavours of our predecessors are recorded and that...

The collections include thousands of garments, accessories, photographs, fashion plates, catalogues and magazines that show the changes in fashion and working clothes from the 1750s to the present day.

They reflect the changing taste of local...

2nd to 4th June

Adrian Farmer will lead a walk to see Belper's Royal connections and to the Belper Historical Society Royal Exhibition at St John's Heritage Centre. Open 2nd to 4th June from 10am to 4pm.

Wednesday 6th June

Another of our popular Textile Workshops.  This time participants will learn about the local speciality of Chevening and be able to practice simple embroidery with the guideance of our expert craftspeople....

Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion in the heart of Nottingham. It is a prominent Grade One Listed building and following its major programme of restoration, visitors are welcome to visit the hall and park.

Standing...