Name: Kingswood Heritage Museum
Rating: 5.0

Kingswood Heritage Museum

Kingswood Heritage Museum, Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol, UK

1-99 Years

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Kingswood Heritage Museum, the museum is located on the site of William Champion’s 18th Century brass works at Warmley, South Gloucestershire. This site represents an important milestone in industrial history, for it was here that Champion developed the first commercial production of zinc in Europe.

The Museum holds a wealth of artifacts and information all displayed in sympathetic and interesting exhibits throughout the museum to make an enjoyable visit for all of the family.The Museum celebrates the rich industrial and social heritage of Kingswood and the surrounding areas of South Gloucestershire.

Price starts from £5.00 for Adults, Free for Children(under 16). 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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Host birthday parties: No

Features

The Museum: William Champion’s Zinc and Brass Works was, in the 18th century, probably the largest industrial site in Europe. Interpretation of the site can be seen in a dedicated gallery. Here are models of a zinc foundry and workers’ housing alongside explanations of the zinc and brass making processes. William Champion invented and patented a method of producing zinc from calamine (zinc bearing ore).His methods enabled him to produce a much higher quality brass than his rivals. He prospered until his patent ran out, then his rivals started to use his processes and he went bankrupt.
William Champion’s Gardens & Grottoes: Close to Kingswood Heritage Museum are the William Champion’s Gardens and Grottoes. A rare early 18th Century industrial pleasure garden created between 1748-68.Take a look at the different points on the map to see their descriptions in order to find out about the many exciting things that the gardens have to offer has to offer when you next visit us.

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Parking: There is a small car park with free parking available at the Museum with dedicated Disabled Parking spaces.
Food & Drinks: All our exhibition rooms the Museum has a café with a range of drinks, cakes and other light refreshments available.
Assistance Dogs: With the exception of Assistance Dogs, no dogs are permitted in the Museum buildings.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adults: £5.00
Carers: Free with official Carer’s card.
Children under 16: Free admission.

Pricing URL: https://www.kingswoodmuseum.org.uk/visiting/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Tuesday: 14:00 – 17:00 hrs.
Saturday: 14:00 – 17:00 hrs.
Sunday: 14:00 – 17:00 hrs.

Address: Kingswood Heritage Museum, Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol, UK

Post Code: BS30 8XT

Council: South Gloucestershir

County: Gloucestershire

How to find us: The Museum complex lies south of the A420 and borders the Ring Road A4174 and Tower Road North. Entrance is on Tower Lane. GPS: The museum buildings are at BS30 8XT. Map Reference: OS Map 172, 667 728.
Public Transport: Bus Route Numbers 19, 42 and 43 stop nearby.
Parking: There is a small car park with free parking available at the Museum with dedicated Disabled Parking spaces.