2026 MUSEUM OPENING HOURS:

10am – 4 pm

 

Dates
1 July – 31 August

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Weekends, & Bank Holiday Monday

 

1 & 2 August

 

8 & 9 August

 

*Children Go Free Offer lasts all summer from 1st July – 31 August 

Book Here

 

Celebration of Beer & Bread – Lammas 1 & 2 August book here

 

Have-a-go-history with Devereaux Regiment

 

2 September to 21 October

Wednesdays & Weekends

 

12 & 13 September

 

19 & 20 September

from 2nd September 2026 General Tickets book here

 

 

Medieval Experience, 12 & 13 September book here

History & Heritage Fun at Free Open Weekend 19 & 20 September

3 & 4 October

 

 

3 October

On the Home Front 1940s Weekend 3 & 4 October book here

*Incurs Additional Fee

1940s War Time Dance 3 October evening book here

Last entrance is 45 minutes before closing.

The Tearoom is takeout only from 3 pm and closes at 3: 30pm.

AUTUMN & WINTER OPENING HOURS:

10am – 3 pm

Dates open for visitors Diary 2026
24 October – 1 November

Weekends Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

 

30 & 31 October

*Children Go Free Offer

October Half Term: Horrid Histories at Avoncroft Book here

 

Family Trick or Treat 3.30pm to 7pm 30 & 31 October 2026

(not included in the Children go free offer)

 4 Nov to 20 December

Wednesdays & Weekends

2026 General Tickets book here
28 & 29 November Advent Weekend
  5 & 6 December Christmas Through Time – Check What’s on for options 
12 & 13 December Christmas Through Time – Check What’s on for options
19 & 20 December Christmas through time

 

Why visit us? 

  • 19-acres of open space, in a beautiful rural setting
  • 30 historic buildings, dating from the 13th century to mid-20th century
  • Discover 700 years of History
  • National Collection of Telephone Kiosks, with over 25 interactive exhibits, including the iconic ‘Tardis’
  • Tearoom & Parlour Tearoom with a selection of refreshments on offer
  • Museum shop stocking a range of locally produced items
  • Passionate and knowledgeable volunteer demonstrators
  • A miniature model railway offering rides for all ages
  • Two playgrounds
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Parking and routes
  • Dog-friendly

The Miniature Railway is run by the Bromsgrove Society of Model Engineers. 

Train timetable 2026 

Proof of Carer information

For General Opening days Avoncroft Members do not need to pre book a ticket, just bring a valid Membership card for free entry.

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For events and to book tickets when Kids Go Free in school holidays click here What’s on