10 Specialty Museums in Worcestershire That You Shouldn't Miss

July 12, 2021 Leida Jutras

Discover the best top things to do in Worcestershire, United Kingdom including Regal Cinema, Churchill Forge, The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, Museum of Royal Worcester, Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings, George Marshall Medical Museum, Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey, Transport Museum Wythall, Bewdley Museum, Malvern Hills GeoCentre.
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1. Regal Cinema

47-49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE England +44 1584 811442 [email protected] http://regaltenbury.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 70 reviews

Regal Cinema

The Regal Cinema in Tenbury Wells opened in 1937. Since then it has provided cinema entertainment for the town and the surrounding area, under commercial and volunteer-run groups. Today, the Regal is owned by Tenbury Town Council and operates as a multi-use arts venue run by the Regal Tenbury Trust. Visitors are welcome to drop in and experience the beautiful Art Deco murals in the auditorium and the small cinema museum free of charge whenever the box office is open and no film or performance is taking place.

Reviewed By 598neilb - Bewdley, United Kingdom

We went and saw Andre Rieu's annual concert in Masstrick and everybody enjoyed themselves including us.

2. Churchill Forge

Churchill Lane Between Kidderminster and Stourbridge, Churchill DY10 3LX England http://churchillforge.org.uk
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Churchill Forge

Churchill Forge is a waterwheel powered hand tool forge, one of the last four remaining in the UK. The site dates from around 1800, with the workshop machinery dating from the early 1900s. There are two working waterwheels, made sometime in the 1800s, both 17' in diameter. These turn on open days. The heavy wheel drives a crocodile shear in the yard, and line shafting in the workshop. The line shafting powers the two pneumatic hammers, press and drop stamp. The forge is a small industrial museum with no cafe or toilet facilities. Site access is via a flight of steep steps, with uneven flooring and further steps in the workshop and yard. The forge is open on selected days during the summer. See the forge website for details. Private group visits by arrangement.

3. The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar

The Firs Crown East Lane Lower Broadheath, Broadheath WR2 6RH England +44 1905 333330 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-firs
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4.5 based on 268 reviews

The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar

The birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, now in the stewardship of the National Trust, houses an extensive collection of Elgar memorabilia.

Reviewed By I2532GIsueh - Wilmslow, United Kingdom

The staff were so well informed , interesting and easy to talk to. It was a most informative visit even for non music lovers. My husband is a professional musician but I've little musical knowledge, yet it was still so interesting. The new visitors centre and shop and cafe have a wide choice of items. The menu was varied yet the cheese and orange marmalade sandwiches were amazing. We went round the visitors centre first then did Elgars birthplace The Firs on the same site. What lovely guides who welcomed us , they explained the rooms and the history. Easy access for all, except the upper floors of The Firs. The garden had musical instruments to try , even for me it was fun. Then in Elgars garden they have a bronze statue of him sitting on a bench looking over the Malven Hills, very clever. I really had a great day.

4. Museum of Royal Worcester

Worcester Porcelain Museum Severn Street, Worcester WR1 2ND England +44 1905 21247 [email protected] http://museumofroyalworcester.org
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4.5 based on 311 reviews

Museum of Royal Worcester

The Museum of Royal Worcester holds the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world. In recent years the Museum has undergone a major £1.7 million refurbishment supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Whilst being fresh and modern, the displays pay homage to a magnificent history and heritage. The Museum's galleries and showcases are swathed in sumptuous colours showing the collection off to its best advantage. With the recreation of the factory workshop and family parlour amongst some of the displays and high quality interactives there is something for everyone.

Reviewed By ROGERDW1973

I was in Worcester with some spare time and an online search of museums brought up the Royal Worcester museum. I went along and was able to spend around an hour exploring this fascinating collection which starts with how China is made, designed and printed etc. It is a very colourful and superb collection in a spacious and light building. The staff are very friendly and e shop is excellent. There is also an adjacent café where you can get refreshment after your visit.

5. Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings

Redditch Road Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR England +44 1527 831363 [email protected] http://www.avoncroft.org.uk
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4.5 based on 697 reviews

Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings

An open-air museum of 30 rescued historic buildings which have been dismantled and moved from around the counties of the West Midlands to prevent their destruction. Set in 19 acres of attractive parkland these buildings show how the people of the region have lived, worked and played over the last 700 years.

Reviewed By J9537HLmargaretl

From the lovely, friendly welcome on arrival to the care taken throughout the site in keeping visitors safe, this museum is the best. Being an outdoor place, it has been ideal for us to meet up here as a family during Covid restrictions. The facilities are well planned and kept safe with plenty of signage and compliance. The small ones love the play areas and the older kids love the space. There are well maintained picnic spots but the main recommendation for Avoncroft are the knowledgeable and kindly staff.

6. George Marshall Medical Museum

Charles Hastings Way Charles Hastings Education Centre, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester WR5 1DD England +44 1905 760738 http://www.medicalmuseum.org.uk
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

George Marshall Medical Museum

The George Marshall Medical Museum is situated in the Charles Hastings Education Centre, an education and training facility for health care staff in Worcestershire. The museum is free to enter. The Charles Hastings Education Centre can be found on the site of the Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD. For travel information, click here. The Museum is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and is free to enter. It is closed on Bank Holidays. Tours can be arranged outside of these hours. Charges apply. The Museum exhibits Mr. George Marshall's fantastic collection of objects illustrating the way that medicine and health care have developed over the past 250 years. Visitors to the Museum will see the gory collection of death masks of hanged criminals, the reconstructed apothecary shop and Victorian operating theatre. Tours, school groups and talks can be booked in advance, and there is a cafe on site.

Reviewed By sallysJ9241QR

Our 11 year old granddaughter asked to visit medical museum, we fortunately found this museum. What can I say WOW. We followed signs in the hospital and the carpark attendant lifted the barrier when we stated where we were visiting. We were welcomed by the staff on Reception and directed where to go. The Museum itself is tiny but we were there for over 2 hours as our granddaughter loved it. Reading the recipes in the apothecary book and then using the pestle and mortar to grind the different herbs etc to then reading what ailments they were supposed to aid. The trail was excellent encouraging us all to look carefully at the exhibits. The favourite was the operating room display which made our granddaughter scream when she saw it as it was so realistic. She dressed up in the costumes, drew pictures of some exhibits and was inspired to ask the most amazing questions. It may be small but it was inspiring. All of this for free. Superb

7. Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey

Needle Mill Lane, Redditch B98 8HY England +44 1527 62509 [email protected] http://www.forgemill.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey

Reviewed By DonaFerens - Airdrie, Canada

Was not sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. A bit of a hidden gem that reminds us of Redditch’s historical central role in manufacturing the worlds needles.

8. Transport Museum Wythall

Chapel Lane, Wythall B47 6JX England +44 1564 826471 [email protected] http://www.wythall.org.uk
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Transport Museum Wythall

*** WE ARE NOW COSED FOR THE WINTER *** Reopen on 27th March 2021. The museum is home to over 90 buses. Midland Red, WMPTE blue and cream and the corporation fleets from Birmingham, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton are all represented, plus independent operators. We are also home to the largest collection of battery electric vehicles, including over 30 electric milk floats and bread vans from operators such as the Co-op, Midland Counties and Birmingham and Handsworth Dairies.

Reviewed By daytripman2015 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Made two visits last Autumn first visit for 10 years, An excellent museum good value for money, Cafe only selling light snacks so do take a packed lunch. Plenty to see comprehensive selection of old buses couple of old coaches old milkfloats minature steam railway.

9. Bewdley Museum

Bewdley Museum Load Street, Bewdley DY12 2AE England +44 845 607 7819 [email protected] http://bewdleymuseum.co.uk
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4.5 based on 496 reviews

Bewdley Museum

Reviewed By MrMarvel - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Found this museum on TripAdvisor as was visiting Bewdley, really enjoyed this museum, Free entry, lots to read and learn about, talks by the staff about the air raid shelter used in WW2, art gallery, cafe, small workshops, lovely gardens to walk around or sit on a bench and soak up some sun rays, well worth a visit.

10. Malvern Hills GeoCentre

Hillside Walwyn Road Wyche Innovation Centre, Colwall, Great Malvern WR13 6PL England +44 1684 252414 [email protected] http://www.geocentre.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Malvern Hills GeoCentre

The Malvern Hills GeoCentre is a technology based visitor information centre situated with stunning views on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. Use the interactive ipads, large video wall and wall maps to find out about the archeology, geology, water, nature, walks and history of the Malvern Hills. Cafe H2O within the Centre serves a range of locally sourced or homemade refreshments and sells maps & souvenirs. Free wifi.

Reviewed By N6563CVmarkh - Evesham, United Kingdom

stopped off here on a freezing cold walk the cafe is in a great postion whilst walking the malvern hills food and drink was excellent lots of local information of hills and surrounding countryside the staff are very friendly and prices very reasonable would definitely visit again .

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