Name: Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Rating: 5.0

Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park

Wilton Park Conservatory, Woodlands Road, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 0AS, UK

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Bagshaw Museum explore Batley and beyond at Bagshaw Museum. Join us for a trip around the world and experience 'The Kingdom of Osiris', our atmospheric Egyptian tomb, visit the 'Spirit of South Asia', make music in our African Gallery, or recreate a Victorian seaside day out.

You can also go local and find out more about Fox's Biscuits and the iconic Batley Variety Club. The museum is set in an award-winning Wilton Park, with woodland and lakeside walks, children's play area and cafe.

Entry is free. 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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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

A Victorian former mill owner's house set in 36 acres of parkland and ancient woodland, the museum is host to a wide range of unusual and exciting collections from around the world. Come face to face with a Ganges crocodile, explore the interior of an ancient Egyptian tomb, try African drumming, or discover more about iconic local institutions Fox's Biscuits and the Batley Variety club - all under one roof.
Once the home of George Sheard from 1875-1902, this Gothic house became a museum over one hundred years ago in 1911 and was named after its first curator, Walter Bagshaw. Permanent displays include: two Batley local history galleries, the 'Spirit of South Asia' gallery, 'The Kingdom of Osiris' and the Seaside Gallery. There is also a versatile temporary exhibition space that is used to host events and activities.

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Parking: Parking is free at the museum.
Toilets: We have toilets for visitors located on the ground floor. These include baby changing facilities and a fully accessible toilet.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Regular opening times: Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00.

Kirklees school holidays:

Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
Monday & Friday: Closed.

Bank holidays: 11:00-17:00

Address: Wilton Park Conservatory, Woodlands Road, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 0AS, UK

Post Code: WF17 0AS

Council: Kirklees

County: West Yorkshire

By foot: You can find us just on Woodlands Road in Batley or you can walk through Wilton Park on Bradford Road and find us at the top of the hill.
By bus: Catch the 201A from Leeds or the 213 from Dewsbury. Both stop on Woodlands Road close by the museum.
By bike: We have three bicycle racks just outside the museum.
By car: We're on Woodlands Road in Batley which is just off Upper Batley Lane. Please use postcode WF17 0AS for satnav.
Parking: Parking is free at the museum.