HALF TERM HERITAGE
With half term round the corner, now is the best time to plan an adventure with all the historians in your life.
1. The 1620s House and Garden
A beautiful medieval house, with a family friendly, fully-furnished 17th century interior and well stocked gardens. Learn about the garden plants, handle the objects in the house and enjoy light refreshments in the Barn Tea Room. Open Thursday – Sunday, April to the end of September. There is an admission charge to the site, which allows repeat visits for 12 months. 01455 290429 // doningtonleheath.org.uk
4. Rye Heritage Centre
Rye Heritage Centre houses the Rye Town Model ‘Story of Rye’ Show, a vintage 1:100 scale model of Victorian Rye that uses dramatic sound and light effects to bring to life 700 years of Rye’s rich history. We also host The Old Pier Penny Arcade, with over 30 working pre-decimal amusement machines of all types available to play. 01797 226696 // ryeheritage.co.uk
2. Bentley Priory Museum
Bentley Priory Museum tells the fascinating story of the beautiful Grade II* listed Georgian house, focusing on its role as Fighter Command Headquarters during the Battle of Britain. Explore interactive exhibits, historical costumes and a life-size replica Spitfire cockpit! Fully accessible with café, picnic area and beautiful garden. Family friendly activities available with admission. 020 8950 5526 // bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
5. Gilbert White’s House
Celebrate the legacy of 18th Century naturalist and ecologist Gilbert White. Learn more about the man who redefined how we look at the natural world and inspired Darwin. On the 27th May at our Nature Festival, we will be joined by nature and wildlife organisations to learn more about the world around us and continue White’s work into the 21st century. 01420 511275 // gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
3. Coldharbour Mill
Coldharbour Mill is a Victorian textile mill of national importance having been in continuous production since 1797. Largely untouched since Victorian times, it is recognised as one of the best preserved textile mills in the country. Located in the heart of Devon, today it is renowned for its luxury knitting yarn and textiles traditionally produced on the heritage machinery. 01884 840960 // coldharbourmill.org.uk
6. Eden Camp North Yorkshire
Within the grounds of an original PoW camp, a visit to Eden Camp brings history to life and takes visitors back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on both the Home Front and Front Line during World War Two. The museum also features exhibitions relating to the Great War and other conflicts and peace keeping roles undertaken by HM Forces from 1945 to the present day. 01653 697777 // edencamp.co.uk