Hinckley and District Museum, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1QU

Details

Accessibility

https://www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk/

2026:

"Access statement for Hinckley & District Museum

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities

 Large long-stay Council pay-and-display car park adjacent to the museum (free of charge on Bank Holidays).

 Limited on-street parking opposite the museum: Monday to Saturday 30 minutes, no time restriction on a Sunday.

 Drop off outside the museum entrance. The road has double yellow lines and is busy so off road parking is recommended.

Main Entrance and Reception

 Direct access from busy pavement into the museum.

 4 brick steps up from the pavement at main entrance with hand rails at each side.

 The inward opening 36.5 inch wide entrance door is open during opening hours.

 There is a side entrance suitable for wheelchairs – please ask in advance of your visit if possible to enable help to be on hand. This entrance takes visitors through a garage and a paved area of garden to enter the museum at the rear of the building.

 There is a charge for entry to the museum of £4 adults, £1 children

(prices will vary on event days); payable by cash or card at the reception desk.

 All internal doors are open.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

 Flooring, except entrance hall, toilet and upstairs gallery,

is carpeted.

 Level access through 42 inch wide opening into main

gallery on ground floor.

 2 internal steps up to extra display area. Grab rail on

both sides of the steps.

 Wooden stairs to first floor display areas, with handrails on both sides.

 There is seating provided in all display areas.

 All windows are curtained to protect contents from sun damage.

2Access statement for Hinckley & District Museum

 Lighting is provided by spotlights and other electric lights throughout.

 All internal doors are open during museum open hours.

Public Areas – WC

 There is one small unisex wc (no wheelchair access) on the ground floor.

 Toilet door is inward opening and 25 inches wide.

 There is no alarm call system.

 The nearest disabled access toilets are located in the Atkins Building opposite the museum (not open on Bank Holidays). Also in Station Road and in Hinckley Library, Lancaster Road, both approximately 5 - 10 minutes from the museum – neither are open on Bank Holidays.

Public Areas – Tearoom

 Located on ground floor accessible by 2 steps up from the entrance hall (ramp available) and through display areas. Grab rail on both sides of the steps.

 3 internal doors - 1 is 31.5 inches wide, and 2 are 28 inches wide.

 Light refreshments (biscuits, cakes, crisps) and beverages (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup, fruit juice, pop) are served, many of which are Fairtrade products.

 No alcohol is served.

 The tearoom staff take orders at your chosen table.

 Garden seating available in the summer months (weather permitting).

Public Areas – Shop

 A small sales area is in the entrance hall, selling souvenirs, postcards, leaflets and local history publications.

 Payment by cash, card or cheque at the reception desk.

Displays

 Interpretation boards are all in large text and have pictorial representation where appropriate.

 There are items displayed in a variety of glass cabinets.

 Lighting is provided to each display and is directed towards the display or within the cabinets as appropriate.

 Some cabinets will not be internally lit if the contents are fragile.

 When appropriate, folders are available in the main gallery on the ground floor containing information relating to displays on the first floor for those unable to negotiate the stairs.

 Folders of additional information will accompany displays as appropriate.

 A 4 seat viewing area is on the ground floor, up 2 steps from the entrance hall, where a selection of short video films may be seen. On busy days the films will be shown continuously, otherwise they are shown on demand (a list is on display).

 Staff are available to help visitors with any enquiries about items on display.

Public Areas – Garden

The garden is at the rear of the museum building and cannot be seen from the road. It is planted with traditional cottage garden plants.

 There is a paved area running the length of the building.

 4 brick steps with wooden handrail to both sides, opposite the garden entrance door from the museum, lead up to the lawn areas. There is also another set of 5 brick and slab steps with wooden handrails, at one end of the garden.

 There is seating provided, and in the summer months (weather permitting) refreshments will be available in the garden.

Additional Information

 Guide and assistance dogs are welcome within the museum and garden.

 Ear defenders and magnifying sheets are available for loan during your visit."

Brief description

https://www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk/

2026:

"Welcome to the website of Hinckley & District Museum. Here you will be able to find out about our building, what to see when you visit, and details of our events and displays throughout the season."

Address

Hinckley & District Museum

30 Lower Bond St

Hinckley

LE10 1QU

Email

hinckleymuseum@gmail.com

Phone

01455 251218

Website

http://www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk/

Directions

Opening Times

https://www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk/

2026:

"Open in 2026 from Easter Saturday, 4th April, to the 31st October, on Saturdays, Bank Holiday Mondays, and Fridays from 10am to 3.30pm.

Minimum charge for group visits by prior arrangement £30."

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

https://www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk/

2026:

" Bus stops for local services: Leicester – Nuneaton buses (Arriva 158 and Stagecoach 148) stop by the museum, and the town bus station is within 10 minutes walk.

 Railway station (Leicester – Birmingham line) is within 15-20 minute walk (there is a taxi office at the station)."

Amenities

https://www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk/

2026:

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