Sheerness Heritage Centre, Sheerness, Kent

Details

Accessibility

Accessible parking

Pets welcome 

https://www.visit-swale.co.uk/attractions/rose-street-cottage-of-curiosities-2447/ 

Brief description

https://www.rosestreetcottage.co.uk/

Also see https://www.thecriterionbluetown.co.uk/tours-activities/heritage-centre-admission/  + https://seearoundbritain.com/venues/the-criterion-blue-town-69-high-street-blue-town-sheerness-kent-me12-1rw

"The present Heritage Centre is on the site of two earlier establishments. Originally the “New Inn,” in 1868 the site became “The Royal Oxford Music Hall”. The following year, the building became The Criterion public house, with a music hall called “The Palace of Varieties” situated immediately to its rear.

This offered “rational amusement for all classes” including, in April 1876, a one-armed juggler! In 1879, the earlier building was replaced with a brick one.

The above paragraph is just a sample of the history the Blue Town Heritage Centre and The Criterion Music Hall have waiting for you to discover for just £2.50 entry. Indeed, there is so much waiting for you to discover that you’re sure to be surprised.

The heritage centre itself is jam-packed with items, memorabilia and artifacts. Once you have absorbed all of the amazing feats of history our island was responsible for, why not relax in our comfortable cafe and enjoy our famous cream teas?

The main space in the centre and our pride and joy is The Criterion Music Hall. After being damaged and falling into disrepair following a German bombing raid in WWI, the room has been lovingly restored over the past few years to its newfound glory and continues its main purpose of entertaining the public once again."

https://www.thecriterionbluetown.co.uk/tours-activities/heritage-centre-admission/ + https://seearoundbritain.com/venues/the-criterion-blue-town-69-high-street-blue-town-sheerness-kent-me12-1rw

Address

10 Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AJ

Email

chrisonsheppey@aol.com

https://www.visit-swale.co.uk/attractions/rose-street-cottage-of-curiosities-2447/ 

Phone

07775 712306

Website

also see https://www.bluetownheritage.co.uk/ + + https://seearoundbritain.com/venues/the-criterion-blue-town-69-high-street-blue-town-sheerness-kent-me12-1rw

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/plans-revealed-for-forgotten-museum-31480/

Directions

Opening Times

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

Amenities

Parking is free and close to the venue.

Gift shop

Groups welcome 

Guided tours