Name: Radstock Museum
Rating: 5.0

Radstock Museum

Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset BA3 3EP, UK

1-99 Years

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Radstock Museum (Somerset Coalfield Life) in North East Somerset is an award-winning museum celebrating the heritage of the Somerset Coalfield and Victorian life. Located in a former Victorian market hall, it features reconstructed coal mines, a miner's cottage, a Victorian schoolroom, and exhibits on local geology, railways, and industries.

An award winning Museum celebrating the Heritage of the former Somerset Coalfield and the life of a typical Somerset Coal Miner and his Family. Visit the Museum during the Easter Holiday for our ‘Pairs’ Easter trail. Come and search the Museum for the things that belong together. Find them all and you can claim a small prize.

Price starts from £7.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £3.00 for Children(6-15 & under 5s free) and £17.00 for Family(1 Adults and up to 3 children). 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

Come and explore Somerset’s coalfield heritage: We invite you to step back in time and imagine what life would have been like in the Radstock area. Find out how society has changed since Victorian times. See how industry has shaped our area and how technology has developed and changed over time.
Activities for Children at Radstock Museum: Visit the Museum during the Easter Holiday for our ‘Pairs’ Easter trail. Come and search the Museum for the things that belong together. Find them all and you can claim a small prize.
Exhibition: An exhibition on the Somersetshire Coal Canal has been put together for us by Roger Halse, the Archivist for the Somersetshire Coal Canal Society. Roger is the author of the book ‘The Somersetshire Coal Canal’ which is available for sale in the Museum shop.
Talks programme: Bygone Days talks celebrate both local and national history. Talks are held at 7:30 pm at Chilcompton Village Hall in Chilcompton unless otherwise stated. Entry is £5, cash or card on the door, no booking required. Doors open at 7pm. Raffle available.

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Parking: The Museum is conveniently located in the centre of Radstock town; close by is the old pit wheel and a beautifully planted civic garden. There are two public car parks in the town: Waterloo Road car park; Postcode BA3 5FW (for sat-nav purposes) Church Street car park; Postcode BA3 3QQ (for sat-nav purposes)
Food & Drinks: Refreshments are available from the Museum Tea Room.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adults: £7.00
Student Concession (Age 16+): £6.00
Senior Concession (Age 65+): £6.00
Child (Age 6 to 15): £3.00
Family (2 Adults and 3 Children): £17.00
Child (Age 5 and under): FREE

Pricing URL: https://radstockmuseum.co.uk/plan-your-visit/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Tuesday – Friday: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Sunday – Monday: Closed.
Bank Holiday Monday: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Address: Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset BA3 3EP, UK

Post Code: BA3 3EP

Council: Bath and North East

County: Somerset

By car: The Museum is in North Somerset; at the heart of the town of Radstock and close to the A367.
By bus: Its just a 26 minute ride from central Bath to Radstock through the magnificent Somerset countryside.Radstock is served by regular bus services from Bath, Bristol, Wells, Frome and Shepton Mallet. First Bus service numbers 172, 173, 174 and 522 from Bath all stop in Radstock.
By rail: The nearest stations are located in Bath and Frome and then by bus.
Parking: The Museum is conveniently located in the centre of Radstock town; close by is the old pit wheel and a beautifully planted civic garden. There are two public car parks in the town: Waterloo Road car park; Postcode BA3 5FW (for sat-nav purposes) Church Street car park; Postcode BA3 3QQ (for sat-nav purposes)