2026 MUSEUM OPENING HOURS:

10am – 4 pm

Dates Open For Visitors Diary 2026
28 March to 12 April

Weekends, Wednesdays, Thursdays Fridays & Bank Holidays

*Children Go Free Offer

Easter at Avoncroft 28 March to 12 April book here

15 April to 4 May

Wednesdays & Weekends and Bank Holiday

 

25 April & 26 April

2 to 4 May

 

9 & 10 May

2026 General Tickets book here

 

 

Avoncroft Living History Festival book advanced tickets here  *Incurs Additional Fee

Medieval May Day at the Manor of Avoncroft 2 3 & 4 May

Meet the Bodgers- woodturning 9 & 10 May book here

 
29 April to 20 May

Wednesdays & Weekends

17 May

2026 General Tickets book here

 

Avoncroft Gardening Day Sunday 17 May

23 to 31 May

Weekends, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Bank Holiday

*Children Go Free Offer
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

 

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.

 

AUTUMN & WINTER OPENING HOURS:

10am – 3 pm

Dates open for visitors Dairy 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 Check What’s on for options
12 & 13 December 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