UNDISCOVERED Museums

Explore the fascinating collections and displays available throughout the UK in this selection of museums that you may not have yet discovered.

BENTLEY PRIORY MUSEUM

Commemorate the Battle of Britain this summer with our special activities including themed afternoon tea, big band concert, our annual commemorative day and screenings of the Battle of Britain film. Family activities also available over the summer holidays. Please visit our website for more information. bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk | 020 8950 5526

NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM

Housed in the former Cambrian Mills, in the beautiful Teifi Valley, this hidden gem of a museum follows the story of wool, from fleece to fabric. Take our self-guided trails, try your hand at old techniques such as carding, spinning and sewing, and learn about the mighty industry that produced clothing, shawls and blankets that were sold across Wales and the world. 02920 573070 | museum.wales/wool

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

Discover 500 years of medical history through the Royal College of Physicians’ museum collections including portraits, sculpture, silver and medical objects in its Grade-I listed ‘modernist masterpiece’ in Regent’s Park, London. Visit our current exhibition ‘Catch your breath’ until 20 September reflecting on the ways people experience breath and breathlessness. 020 3075 1510 | history.rcplondon.ac.uk

ELIZABETH GASKELL’S HOUSE

Visit the beautifully restored home of Elizabeth Gaskell, the famous Victorian author of North and South, and Cranford. Explore the historic period rooms, Victorian style garden, Tea Room and exhibition space, where you’ll learn about the lives of the Gaskell Family, Elizabeth’s literary career and the famous Victorians who visited. 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW. 0161 273 2215 | elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk

COLDHARBOUR MILL

Tucked away in the Devon countryside, yet only 5 minutes from the M5, Coldharbour Mill is one of the last surviving Georgian woollen mills in the country. In continuous production since 1797 the Mill has retained heritage looms, steam power and traditional waterwheel, making it of national importance and a window into the Industrial Revolution. 01884 840960 | coldharbourMill.org.uk

FELIXSTOWE MUSEUM

Housed in the last remaining Submarine Mining Establishment building in UK, the museum brings to life the local social and military history of the area. Fourteen display areas are devoted to different themes. Special activities for children; tearoom and gift shop on site. Well-behaved dogs welcome! 01394 674355 | felixstowemuseum.org