Worcestershire County Museum

From Romans to Victorians and toys to treasure there really is something for everyone at Worcestershire County Museum.  

So what will inspire you to visit?

* a fun day out with the family including a nature reserve, fabulous cafe and well stocked gift shop?

* an enjoyable way of finding our more about the world we live in and expanding your own knowledge?

* a chance to explore the past, through room sets and real historical objects and imagine just what life was like for our ancestors?

Come to Hartlebury for all these things and more!

Worcestershire County Museum is housed in the servants quarters of Hartlebury Castle, home to the Bishop of Worcester since the 16^th century. The site has been owned by the Church since 850AD and a manor house was built here as early as the 13^th century (find out more about the history of Hartlebury Castle).

The County Museum main galleries include collections ranging from children’s toys, archaeology and costume to craft work by the Bromsgrove Guild (find out more about our Collections)  Each year we will be changing and re-displaying our permanent exhibitions and bringing more objects out of our stores so there will always be something new for you to discover!

The building also contains a number of room sets such as Victorian, Georgian and Civil War rooms and original rooms within the Castle including the Schoolroom, Scullery, Housekeepers Room and Nursery whichreally help to bring the past to life.  The South wing of the Castle and the State Rooms (pictured below) are not currently open to the public.  

Within the grounds of the Castle you can also visit the Cider Mill and the Transport Gallery housing a fascinating array of vehicles including a fire engine, hansom cab, bicycles, carts and a large collection of beautifully decorated Gypsy caravans.  

Make it a whole day out at Hartlebury!

Other visitor facilities include:  

• Old Moat Coppice nature trail & picnic area offer a pleasent place for a stroll
• The Orchard Picnic Area
• The Castle Kitchen café providing fresh, home cooked meals and snacks using local, fair trade and organic produce
• Visitor Reception building with a video introduction and a gift shop including a permanent display area for the Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen
• Ample Free Parking
• Easy access to the many walks and footpaths on Hartlebury Common, a rare area of upland heath

A new external glass lift allows all visitors access to every floor of the Musuem.   Galleries, shop, cafe and Orchard picnic area are all wheelchair accessible.  Dedicated car parking spaces and toilet facilities are available.