2026 MUSEUM OPENING HOURS: 10am – 4 pm Dates Open For Visitors Diary 2026 15 April to 20 May Wednesdays & Weekends and Bank Holiday 9 & 10 May 2026 General Tickets book here Meet the Bodgers- woodturning 9 & 10 May book here 17 May Avoncroft Gardening Day Sunday 17 May 23 to 31 May Weekends, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Bank Holiday *Children Go Free Offer Book Here A large group from American Civil War Society will be moving onto site for the entire Bank Holiday Weekend setting up camps with interaction with the public to include drill and firing displays. (Gun fire will not be taking place on on Sunday ) 3 June – 28 June Wednesdays & Weekends 14 June 20 June & 21 June 2026 General Tickets book here Avoncroft Dog Show 14 June book here Firing up for Fathers day Weekend 20 & 21 June 1 July – 31 August Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Weekends, & Bank Holiday Monday 12 July 19 July 1 & 2 August *Children Go Free Offer Book Here Romeo and Juliet Outdoor Theatre 12 July evening book here Avoncroft Open-Air Art Competition 19 July Celebration of Beer & Bread – Lammas 1 & 2 August book here 2 September to 21 October Wednesdays & Weekends 12 & 13 September 19 & 20 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. NEW FOR 2026 ADMISSION TO PLANTS CENTRE & TEA ROOM OPEN ONLY The new Avoncroft Museum Plant Centre will be open on our usual museum opening days but also on Thursdays and Fridays when the museum is closed. On these days the tearoom will also be open, but please note there will be no access to museum. There will also be a number of pop-up weekends where the public will be able to buy plants without paying museum entry. 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 NEW FOR 2026 ADMISSION TO PLANTS CENTRE & TEA ROOM OPEN ONLY The new Avoncroft Museum Plant Centre will be open on our usual museum opening days but also on Thursdays and Fridays when the museum is closed. On these days the tearoom will also be open, but please note there will be no access to museum. There will also be a number of pop-up weekends where the public will be able to buy plants without paying museum entry. 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 For General Opening days Avoncroft Members do not need to pre book a ticket, just bring a valid Membership card for free entry. Click on the calendar below select your date For events and to book tickets when Kids Go Free in school holidays click here What’s on
