Autumn Heritage Collection
1. CALKE ABBEY
Uncover the rainbow of colour at Calke this autumn across the ancient parkland and through the gardens – don’t miss the clashing of antlers among the stags as rutting season begins.
nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey
5. WEDGWOOD MUSEUM
This award winning museum houses a UNESCO protected collection of historic and cultural significance. Don’t miss two special exhibitions, part of the British Ceramics Biennial, 23rd September–5th November with free entrance to the Wedgwood Museum.
worldofwedgwood.com
9. 18 STAFFORD TERRACE
One of the finest example of ‘House Beautiful’ brought to life by Victorian cartoonist Linley Sambourne and his family. Join our special Christmas Tours in December – booking essential. Open Wednesdays & weekends.
rbkc.gov.uk/museums | Kensington, London
2. DERBY MUSEUM
Joseph Wright was one of the most important painters of the late 18th century. Comprising paintings, drawings, archives and objects, the Joseph Wright collection at Derby Museums was designated as being of National Importance by Arts Council in 2011.
derbymuseums.org | 01332 641901
6. CANTERBURY TALES
Explore the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England in this unique experience. Join our costumed guides and revel in the recreated scenes as Chaucer’s tales are brought vividly to life.
info@canterburytales.org.uk | 01227 696002
10. THE KEEP MILITARY MUSEUM, DORCHESTER
300 years of the history of our Regiments in an extraordinary castle-like building. Highlights include a reconstructed WW1 trench and four Victoria Crosses.
keepmilitarymuseum.org | 01305 264066
3. POLESDEN LACEY
Beer to Champagne: the rise of a sparkling socialite. This autumn, discover the story of Maggie Greville’s rise from illegitimacy to become one of the most well-loved socialites of the Edwardian era, and the men who made it possible.
polesdenlacey@nationaltrust.org.uk
7. THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY
Visit our exhibition at Freemasons’ Hall, London to discover three centuries of English freemasonry and explore how modern freemasonry fits into today’s world.
libmus@freemasonry.london.museum
11. NEWARK TOWN HALL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Fascinating architectural gem designed in 1776 by John Carr. A working Town Hall that also contains a museum within its beautiful Georgian rooms.
newarktownhallmuseum.co.uk
4. ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY
Join a driver on board the footplate of one of our locomotives. Take in the spectacular Isle of Wight countryside from this unique vantage point. Visit our website for more information.
iwsteamrailway.co.uk
8. ALMONRY MUSEUM
The Almonry is a beautiful C14th building in the heart of historic Evesham. Set near the Abbey site the museum showcases the town’s history from pre-history to mid 20th Century with a peaceful secluded garden.
almonryevesham.org | 01386 446944
12. PENDON MUSEUM
Pendon has some of the best model landscapes and trains anywhere. It’s family friendly with family trails, audio guides, a tea room and souvenir shop. It’s indoors with free car parking. See our website for opening times.
pendonmuseum.com | 01865 407365