Fashion & Jewellery Museums in the UK

Abbey Walk, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire  
Explore the enchanting Victorian streets of Abbey House Museum, join in with the activities in the interactive childhood gallery or relax in the Abbot Tea Rooms.... more

Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire  
Banbury´s stunning new canal-side museum. Exciting modern `hands-on´ displays tell of Banbury´s origins and historic past. The Civil War; the plush manufacturing industry; the Victorian market... more

Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex  
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is famous for its collection of 20th century furniture, glass, textiles and jewellery, including examples by leading designers. There is an... more

Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire  
Buckinghamshire County Museum & The Roald Dahl Children´s Gallery, houses displays that cover the diverse natural, social and cultural history of Buckinghamshire. In addition to curriculum... more

Clarence Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire  
Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum houses Cheltenham´s Arts and Crafts Movement collection of furniture, textiles, ceramics, carvings, silver and jewellery, recognised as an outstanding collection of... more

Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland  
Chesterholm Museum - Vindolanda is a Roman Frontier military and civilian site, which has been the location of extensive excavation for over 30 years with archaeologists... more

Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff  
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery was built in 1824, this Georgian castellated mansion was originally home to the Crawshay family and is set in 160... more

28 Shad Thames, London  
The Design Museum, opened in 1989 as part of Terence Conran´s `village on Butler´s Wharf´ and is the world´s first museum of industrial design, fashion and... more

Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear  
Discovery Museum is the North East of England´s most popular free museum. Walk through its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside, from... more

Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
Fashion Museum: A world-class collection of contempoary and historical dress. Located in the magnificent Georgian Assembly Rooms, the Museum has been recently re-displayed. Special exhibitions during... more

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire  
The Fitzwilliam Museum was founded in 1816 by Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam and is the art museum of the University of Cambridge. One of the oldest... more

Culdrose Manor, Helston, Cornwall  
Flambards Experience-Victorian Village & Gardens, established nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out... more

27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire  
The Grosvenor Museum houses Chester´s biggest collection of its local and international history, spread over three floors of a classic 19th century building. In the Roman... more

Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd  
This is Gwynedd´s only general museum which displays and cares for the Bangor University collection and the collections of Gwynedd Council Museum Service. The Museum collections... more

Market Square, Preston, Lancashire  
The Harris Museum & Art Gallery offers the best of Preston´s heritage in this purpose built beautiful Grade I listed building. Its houses a large collection... more

Church Square, Hartlepool, Teesside  
Hartlepool Art Gallery opened in 1996, is situated in a beautifully restored Victorian church. The programme of exhibitions is changed regularly and features the best of... more

Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester  
Hat Works - The Museum of Hatting is the UK´s only museum dedicated to the hatting industry and headwear. Guides reveal the art of hat making... more

Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City  
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum re-opened in July 2006 following a £35 million restoration project. 8,000 objects are on display along with the new hands-on Discovery... more

London  
Kensington Palace: The feminine influence of generations of royal women has shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardena. The birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria,... more

169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex  
The building of Lewes Castle began soon after the conquest of 1066 and continued for nearly 300 years and is unusual for its two motttes (artificial... more

St Faiths Street, Maidstone, Kent  
At Maidstone and Bentlif Art Gallery you´ll find something for everyone - outstanding collections, special exhibitions, a shop and a café. Housed in a beautiful Elizabethan... more

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria  
Museum of Lakeland Life, situated in the stable block of Abbot Hall Art Gallery tells the story of how Lakeland folk lived and entertained themselves in... more

Normanby Hall Country Park, Normanby, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire  
Normanby Hall is a splendid Regency Mansion designed by Sir Robert Smirke and built between 1812 and 1830. On display are examples of fine furniture and... more

Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire  
The Northampton Museum & Art Gallery houses Northampton´s famous collection of boots and shoes, the largest in the world. The displays show the history of shoemaking... more

41 Friar Gate, Derby, Derbyshire  
A fine Georgian town house built in 1770 by local architect, Joseph Pickford, as his home. Displays include period rooms circa 1800, historic costume and an... more

Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire  
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is the home of the world´s finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics, including the National Minton Collection. Discover the story of... more

Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham  
Built in 1825, Preston Hall Museum is set in 100 acres of parkland. Displays include art, armour, costume and textiles and social history. There is a... more

Crown Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire  
Royal Pump Room Museum is housed in Harrogate´s premier spa building and the site of Europe´s strongest sulphur well, tells the story of Harrogate as a... more

St Fagans, Cardiff, Cardiff Area  
St Fagans: National History Museum opened on the 7th July 1948. Since then, it has established itself as one of Europe´s foremost open-air museums, becoming Wales´... more

New Abbey, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway  
At the Shambellie House Museum of Costume, see what you would have worn in a bygone age or having a picnic on the lawn. There´s plenty... more

Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear  
The Shipley Art Gallery combines a dazzling display of jewellery, ceramics, textiles and furniture alongside stunning historical artworks. Over 700 breathtaking pieces by the county´s leading... more

Market Square, Stafford, Staffordshire  
The Shire Hall Gallery is the largest venue in Staffordshire dedicated to the visual arts and crafts. Situated in a fascinating Grade II listed building formerly... more

The Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset  
At Somerset County Museum there is a rich variety of objects on show relating to the County of Somerset, to intrigue and stir the imagination. There... more

Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea  
The Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales that opened in 1841 and houses a diverse range of collections reflecting the passions of the Victorian... more

Tower Hill, London  
The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London, founded by William the... more

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria  
Old Tullie House is a 17th century town house of character, with a fine classical faade. Inside are are some early features including a Jacobean staircase... more

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London  
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world´s greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity - discover 3000... more

Bridge Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath and North East Somerset´s art gallery houses a substantial permanent collection. On display, in the recently refurbished Upper Gallery, are paintings by... more

Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, London  
Home to the magnificent `Wernher Collection´, Rangers House, an 18th century red brick villa, housing over 700 works of art, all purchased by diamond magnate Sir... more

Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex  
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1908, this beautiful Edwardian building is home to a fascinating collection of toys and costume that is amongst... more

Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire  
York Castle Museum, housed in two converted 18th century prison buildings, includes reconstructed Victorian and Edwardian streets, shops and merchandise - experience four hundred years of... more