Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
England's first open-air museum with 30 rescued historic buildings
At a Glance
Best Ages
All ages
Cost
Varies
Time Needed
2-4 hours
Indoor/Outdoor
Mostly outdoor with some indoor buildings
Weather Fit
Great for sunny days, bring rain gear
Stroller Access
Yes, wide paths but some steep areas
Washrooms
On-site with baby changing
Food
Tearoom & Parlour with local produce
Parking
Free on-site parking with Blue Badge bays
Booking
Recommended for events and groups
Parent Effort
Medium (supervision on open site)
A wonderful hands-on heritage day out where families can explore rescued buildings spanning 700 years, ride a miniature railway, play in two playgrounds, and interact with over 25 telephone boxes including a Tardis. The wide open spaces and picnic spots make it ideal for letting children roam while learning about history.
About This Place
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is a unique open-air museum near Bromsgrove in Worcestershire, preserving over 30 historic buildings rescued from demolition and reassembled on a 19-acre site. Structures range from a medieval merchant's house and a chain shop to a 1940s prefab bungalow and a working windmill. The site also includes a National Telephone Kiosk Collection and hosts seasonal events including craft fairs and themed weekends.
Official Website open_in_new- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday – Sunday
- 10:00 – 16:00
Hours were last verified in 2026. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date opening times.
Check the official website for current admission prices.
Step into history
Explore 30 rescued buildings from a medieval townhouse to a 1940s prefab and working windmill.
Interactive telephone collection
The National Collection of Telephone Kiosks lets kids phone between boxes and find the iconic Tardis.
Miniature railway rides
Enjoy extra rides on the Bromsgrove Society of Model Engineers' miniature train for £1 per ticket.
Playgrounds and picnics
Two playgrounds and plenty of picnic benches across the 19-acre rural site.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Dogs welcome
- Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds and tearoom.
- Baby changing
- Available in accessible toilets next to the tearoom and in Guesten Hall.
- Wheelchair loan
- Manual wheelchairs available to borrow on request.
- Carer entry
- Free entry for carers with proof (DLA, PIP, Access Card, etc.).
- Tearoom closing
- Takes away only 30 minutes before museum closes.
- Miniature railway
- Runs selected days Feb–Dec; £1 per ride.
- Accessible parking
- Blue Badge bays next to the visitor welcome entrance.
- School holiday opening
- Open Wed–Sun during school holidays; Wed & weekends in term time.
Kid Fit by Age
Wide paths for prams, baby changing facilities, and plenty of open space.
Two playgrounds, interactive phone boxes, and miniature train rides are big hits.
Love exploring buildings, the Tardis, train rides, and running around the open site.
Engaging history across 700 years; hands-on exhibits and telephone collection.
Interesting architecture and blacksmithing demos; may want a friend along.
Heritage enthusiasts and photographers will appreciate the rescued buildings and windmill.
Insider Tips
Head straight for the telephone kiosk collection—kids love phoning between the boxes and spotting the Tardis.
Check the train timetable before you visit so you don't miss the miniature railway.
Pick up a large-print map at the entrance if anyone in your group needs it.
- •Open-air site with ponds and uneven ground near historic buildings—supervise young children closely.
- •Some historic buildings have stepped entrances, narrow doorways, and low light levels.
- •Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
- •Wide hard-standing paths link most buildings; one steep hill on the 19-acre site.
- •Blue Badge parking close to entrance; accessible toilets with baby changing available.
- •Most historic buildings have ramped entrances, though some have steps and ground-floor-only access.
schedule Best Time to Visit
Visit on a dry Wednesday or weekend morning to avoid crowds. School holidays offer more opening days (Wednesday through Sunday) and special events like the Children Go Free offer during October half term.
shopping_bag What to Bring
- check_boxWeather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for the open-air site.
- check_boxPicnic blanket or lunch to enjoy at the outdoor benches and grounds.
- check_boxPound coins for the miniature railway rides.
Location
Address
Off Buntsford Hill, Redditch Rd, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR, United Kingdom
Phone
+441527831363
Last checked: 2026