Toys & Childhood Museums in the UK
Included below are Toys & childhood museums in the UK, such as Abbey House Museum. Re-live your childhood memories at our Toys & childhood museums, everything from teddy bears to toy cars.
Abbey House Museum
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
Beatrix Potter Gallery
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
Borough Museum & Art Gallery
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
Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection
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
Cumberland Pencil Museum
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
The Dock Museum
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
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
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
Flambards Experience-Victorian Village & Gardens
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
Gloucester Folk Museum
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
Hove Museum & Art Gallery
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
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Royal Pump Rooms
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
Milestones
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
Museum of Childhood
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
Preston Hall Museum
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: National History Museum
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
Scotland Street School, Museum of Education
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 Hall Art Gallery & Museum
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
Trowbridge Museum
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
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
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
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
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





















