Tolson Memorial Museum, Huddersfield. Closed on Mondays. Admission Free
Details
Accessibility:
Ground floor fully accessible, 1st floor can only be accessed via stairs. Main entrance only accessed via 5 small stairs with wide hand rails. Disability toilet available on the ground floor, requires RADAR key. Hearing loop available within the ground floor shop.
Brief Description:
Opened as a museum in 1922, Tolson Museum features the history of Huddersfield, showcasing things like the manufacturing of textiles and vehicles used in the early 20th century.
Further Information
Address:
Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ
E-Mail:
Phone:
01484 223240
Website:
http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/leisure/museumsGalleries/tolson/index.aspx
Opening Hours:
Monday - Closed.
Tuesday - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Friday - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Directions:
The museum is on the southern side of the A629 (Wakefield Road), on a road leading into Ravensknowle Park.
OS SE 162165
Transport:
The nearest bus station is directly opposite Ravensknowle Park, with over 10 different bus services passing by.
The nearest train station is Huddersfield Station, 1.5 miles away from the museum.
Amenities:
There is a souvenir shop available on the ground floor near the entrance.Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
St Paul's Concert Hall, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
1.00 miles*
St Peter's Church, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
1.06 miles*
Library and Art Gallery, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
1.07 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.