Type: Museum
Funded by the National Lottery Radstock Museum celebrates the lifestyle of the typical Somerset coalminer. The Museum illustrates not only the home life of the mining families, but also the vibrant social, commercial and industrial structure of the last century.
Dedicated areas demonstrate the coalface and the miner's hard, dangerous working conditions. Shop at the Co-op as his wife did over 60 years ago, relive the trepidation felt by his children in the strict Victorian Board School, see how the community life centred round the twin pleasures of the church and the pub.
Local enterprise depicted includes the Blacksmith's Forge and the Partner's Workshop. Besides the collieries, other local employers in the town were boot and shoe manufacturers, brewers, printers, foundries and agriculture; all of these are represented within the Museum. The last of the Somerset coalmines closed in the early 1970s
The Museum also has its own shop, where you will find an extensive range of books, DVDs, souvenirs and other merchandise. Refreshments can be taken in the tea room.
B&NES Resident's Discovery Card Discount: 50p discount per card.
AWARDS
Accredited 2008
Interpret Britain Commendation 2001
Heritage Heroes Finalist 2005
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 2012 Opening (01/02/2012 - 30/11/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 16 to 18 year old and Students (with student ID card) | £3.50 per ticket |
| Adult | £4.00 per ticket |
| Care Assistants | Free |
| Children aged 6 to 15 years | £2.50 per ticket |
| Family (2 Adults + 2 paying Children) | £12.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen | £3.50 per ticket |
| Under 6 | Free |
Groups: £4.00 per head - minimum number 15 (£3.50 if group entirely senior citizens). Schools: £3.00 per pupil. Teachers admitted free (see Education page on Museum website for more details) Group visits can be arranged outside normal Museum opening times: daytime and evenings. Please contact Nick Turner on 01761 437722 or email the Museum on info@radstockmuseum.co.uk|cy
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On Bus Route
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Tea / Coffee Shop
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Outside of normal hours by appointment only
Road Directions
Radstock is nine miles from Bath travelling South on A367. Nine Miles South of Bristol using A37 and A362. There is free parking 10 meteres from the museum in Waterloo Road and disabled parking bays outside main entrance to the museum.
Public Transport Directions
Regular services from Bath, Bristol, Wells, Frome and Shepton Mallet by bus. The nearest rail stations are Bath and Frome, then Radstock by bus.
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