Pickford's House Museum, Derby – Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There is an on-site car park at the rear of the museum (in Agard Street). There is ramped/level access to the gardens and the lower and ground floor of the museum only. Public toilets including baby-changing facilities are available on the first and second floor, however there are no accessible toilets at this museum. Assistance dogs are welcome.
See https://www.derbymuseums.org/accessibility/
Brief Description:
Pickford’s House is a Grade I Listed building which was built in 1770 by architect Joseph Pickford. He built it as a home for his own family to live in. It changed ownership several times over the years until it was purchased by Derby City Council in 1982. Since 2012 it has been run by the Derby Museums Trust and is now a museum of 18th and 19th Century upper middle class life in Derby.
Further Information
Address:
41 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA
Email:
Phone:
01332 715181 and 01332 641901
Website:
https://www.derbymuseums.org/pickfords-house
Opening Hours:
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, closed Sunday and Monday.
Directions:
From Nottingham via Brian Clough Way/A52 (15.3m). Continue to Derby Rd/A52. Follow A52 and Brian Clough Way to Eastgate/The Underpass in Derby. Follow The Underpass and A601 to 68/Friar Gate/A52.
From Burton upon Trent via A38 (10.8m). Head east on Dallow St towards Horninglow Rd/A511. Follow A5121 and A38 to A516 in Derby. Take the A516 exit from A38. Follow A515 to 65/Friar Gate/A52.
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Transport:
The closest railway station is Derby approximately 1.1 miles away. There are buses that serve the local area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There are bars, restaurants, hotels and bed-and-breakfast accommodation in the local area. There are a wealth of attractions and shopping in Derby.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
573 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.