Toys & Childhood 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. Once the... more

Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria  

Beatrix Potter Gallery has the largest collection of Beatrix Potter´s published work, including most of the original watercolour illustrations and manuscripts from the `Peter... more

Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire  

At the Borough Museum & Art Gallery, Newcastle´s long history can be traced through the Roman period, its medieval castle, Royal Charters and industries to the present day.... more

The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire  

The Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection first opened in 1978, and is full of exciting memorabilia, sights and even smells, spanning the 20th century. The main focus is... more

Southey Works, Greta Bridge, Keswick, Cumbria  

Visit Keswick´s Cumberland Pencil Museum, the home of the first pencil, and the Cumberland Pencil Co, home of pencil perfection since 1832. Walk through a replica of the... more

North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria  

The Dock Museum is built over an original Victorian Graving Dock, this modern Museum tells the history of Barrow-in-Furness. Discover the remarkable story of Barrow's rapid... more

Antelope Walk, Dorchester, Dorset  

The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is devoted to the wonderful world of the teddy bear and traces the history of the teddy bear from its birth to the present day. Visit Edward Bear... 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 in... more

99/103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire  

Gloucester Folk Museum has three floors of splendid Tudor and Jacobean timber-framed buildings along with new buildings housing the Dairy, Ironmonger´s shop and Wheelwright... more

19 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex  

Hove Museum & Art Gallery, housed in an impressive Victorian villa, re-opened in 2003 following major re-development works. The new galleries allow visitors to learn more... more

The Parade, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire  

This award winning Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms has a fine art collection, an exhibition on the history of Royal Leamington Spa, cabinets of... more

Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire  

Milestones, winner of the Social and Industrial History Award under the National Heritage Museum of the Year scheme. Atmospheric street scenes with shops from the late... more

42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  

The Museum of Childhood, opened in 1955, was the dream of a local councillor, Patrick Murray. It is a unique treasure house dedicated to children and crammed full of memories... 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 typical local street of... 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´ most... more

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City  

Scotland Street School, Museum of Education was built in the early 1900s, the building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The collections relate to education in... more

Towneley Holmes Road, off Todmorden Road, Burnley, Lancashire  

Towneley Hall was the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years until 1902. Displays include oil and watercolour paintings, studio pottery, Royal Lancastrian Pilkington... more

The Shires, Court Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire  

Trowbridge Museum, housed in a former woollen mill, with displays telling the fascinating story of Trowbridge Town and its people. Working looms still produce cloth, which is... more

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria  

Old Tullie House is a 17th century town house of character, with a fine classical facade. Inside are are some early features including a Jacobean staircase and a panelled... 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 the largest in the... more