Summer Heritage Collection

1. LEIGHTON HOUSE MUSEUM

Leighton House Museum is the former studio-house of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton, featuring the magnificent Arab Hall and its extraordinary display of Islamic tiles and handcrafted mosaics. Also not to be missed is Leighton’s grand studio. leightonhouse.co.uk | museums@rbkc.gov.uk

2. DERBY MUSEUMS

Visit our beautiful World Collections gallery, featuring over 1400 objects. Co-produced with thousands of people, this vibrant space is designed to encourage interesting encounters and new perspectives. derbymuseums.org | 01332 641 901

3. NEWARK TOWN HALL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Fascinating architectural gem designed in 1774 by John Carr. A working Town Hall that also contains a museum within its beautiful Georgian rooms. Please contact by phone on 01636 680333. newarktownhallmuseum.co.uk

4. KELMSCOTT MANOR

The inspirational country home of William Morris: designer, craftsman and father of the Arts and Crafts movement. The Manor House, barns and surrounding area inspired many of Morris’ important designs. kelmscottmanor.org.uk | 01367 252486

5. BUTSER ANCIENT FARM

A unique experimental archaeological site in the beautiful South Downs. Step inside reconstructed buildings from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman and Saxon periods and learn traditional skills with year-round workshops and events. butserancientfarm.co.uk | 02392 598838

6. MERCHANT ADVENTURERS’ HALL

Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world - home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years - and counting. Redoubtable tales, fascinating architecture and intriguing artefacts, all under a stunning 14th -century oak roof. merchantshallyork.org

7. ANAESTHESIA HERITAGE CENTRE

A unique medical science museum devoted to the history of anaesthesia, resuscitation and pain relief. The new exhibition “Doctor says relax” explores the history of muscle relaxants: from Amazonian arrow poison to life-saving drugs. anaesthetists.org/Home/Heritage-centre

8. FROGMORE MILL, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Learn about the history of paper, make your own sheet, see a working 1902 paper machine and much more at the world’s oldest mechanised paper mill. thepapertrail.org.uk | 01442 234600

9. MUSEUM OF WITCHCRAFT & MAGIC

Contains the world’s oldest and largest collection relating to witchcraft, magic and the occult in the world. Located in the historic harbour of Boscastle on the North Cornwall coast since 1960. museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

10. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY

Discover three centuries of English freemasonry in a unique museum situated in one of London’s most spectacular Art Deco buildings. www.freemasonry.london.museum

11. WEDGWOOD MUSEUM

Trace over 250 years of history and discover Josiah Wedgwood’s lasting influence on industry and society. This museum houses the UNESCO protected V&A collection of huge historic and cultural significance. worldofwedgwood.com

12. BAMBURGH CASTLE

A stunning coastal fortress at the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Explore fourteen rooms, The Aviation Artefacts Museum, archaeology, cafeteria, grounds and battlements. Discover an amazing eclectic collection of 3500 items bamburghcastle.com | 01668 214515