Thorney Heritage Museum, Peterborough. Open Sunday afternoons, Easter to September. Free entry

Details

Accessibility

There is no parking directly outside the Museum, but there is a drop-off point by the Museum's main entrance access ramp. Alternatively there is tarmac parking at the main door of Bedford Hall, with a paved brick path leading to the Museum's ramp. Other parking areas have a gravel surface. Both the main door and emergency exit of the Museum have an access ramp with hand rail. There is a small lip at the doorway. There is an accessible toilet in the adjoining Village Hall, keys available from the Museum stewards. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available for free.

Brief Description

Thorney Heritage Museum displays the history and heritage of the village, from the time monks first set up a chapel and settlement on the site, through the medieval ages and on through the centuries up to modern day. There are maps, artefacts, displays and examples of what life was like during each period.

Further Information

Address

Thorney Heritage Museum, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE

Email

enquiry@thorney-museum.org.uk

Phone

01733 270908

Website

www.thorney-museum.org.uk

Opening Hours

Open Sunday afternoons 2pm – 5pm from Easter Sunday to the last Sunday in September.

Arrangements can be made to open the Museum at other times, for a small charge.

Directions

Take the A47 to Thorney. Turn off on the B1040. After railway gates on your right there is a brick gateway entrance to Bedford Hall on the left. The Museum is at the left-hand end of the building.

OS TF 282045

Transport

First Excel service X1 and Stagecoach service 36 run from Peterborough to Thorney and surrounding areas. Visit www.globestudios.co.uk for timetables.

Amenities

Accessibility ramp, accessible toilet