Name: Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Buntsford Hill, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR, UK

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Immerse yourself in 700 years of history at Avoncroft. Avoncroft is home to 30 historic buildings and structures, dating from the 14th century to the mid-20th century, across our 19-acre site, including a medieval town house, a 19th century windmill and a 20th century prefab.

Since it opened in 1967 Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings has developed into one of Britain’s best-known award-winning open-air museums. The museum was conceived after a campaign in 1962 by local people to prevent the demolition of an ancient timber framed house in Bromsgrove.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is an open-air museum of rescued buildings which have been relocated to its site in Stoke Heath, a district of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England.
Since it opened in 1967 Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings has developed into one of Britain’s best-known award-winning open-air museums. The museum was conceived after a campaign in 1962 by local people to prevent the demolition of an ancient timber framed house in Bromsgrove. The Mediaeval town house became the first exhibit to be repaired and re-erected on the site and was soon followed by many more. Today there over 30 rescued Historic Buildings spanning 700 years including Victorian Toll house, 1940s prefab, Windmill & the National Telephone Kiosk Collection. The rural location backdrop is the perfect setting for weddings, filming, learning, and events. The museum has become the home for annual Festivals.

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Food & Drinks: Stop off in our tearooms during your visit and enjoy good quality, freshly produced local food such as freshly made sandwiches, soup and hot savouries including filled jacket Potatoes, Artisan Sausage Rolls and Vegan Pasties

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Price: Paid

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Adult: £15
Child (5–17 Yrs): £7
Child (under 5): FREE
Small Family (1 adult & up to 3 children): £24
Large Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £39
Student: £12.00

Pricing URL: https://avoncroft.org.uk/product/2025-general-tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

We are open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and weekends during term time and Wednesday through to Sunday during school holidays.

Address: Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Buntsford Hill, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR, UK

Post Code: B60 4JR

Council: Bromsgrove

County: Worcestershire

By Car: Avoncroft Museum is situated close to both the M5 and M42 motorways, approximately two miles south of Bromsgrove. Exit via Junction 5 of the M5 (signed Webbs of Wychbold) or Junction 1 of the M42. Brown tourism signs direct you once you are nearby. The Museum’s postcode for your sat-nav is B60 4JR.
By Train: The Museum is about a 30 minute walk from Bromsgrove Railway Station.
By Bus: The 145 bus between Droitwich and Rubery passes the Museum, please check the operator’s website for more information about the route and timetable. The 144 bus between Birmingham to Worcester stops at Puddle Wharf, about 15 to 20 minutes walk away from the Museum, please check the operator’s website for more information about the route and timetable.
By Boat: The Museum is about a 10 minute walk from the Birmingham to Worcester Canal – moor at The Queen’s Head pub and walk up Sugarbrook Lane.