Castle Donington Museum
Volunteer-run local history museum in the Grade II listed Stone House in Castle Donington, with free entry and a new exhibition each year.
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About the museum
Castle Donington Museum was founded in 1994 to save, record and share the history of the village. Castle Donington overlooks the Trent valley, has existed for more than a thousand years, is mentioned in the Domesday Book and shows evidence of Roman, Saxon and Viking settlement.
Since 2000 the museum has been housed in the Stone House, a Grade II listed building from the mid-1600s in Apiary Gate. The museum is run entirely by volunteers, is a registered charity and is an accredited museum. It has received Heritage Lottery Fund support and has won awards.
Each year one or two new exhibitions explore village life and history. Permanent displays include ancient stones in the garden, local pub signs, and old maps and aerial photographs showing how the village has changed. The garden of the Stone House is also part of the visit.
Highlights
- Grade II listed Stone House of the mid-1600s
- New exhibition on village life each year
- Local pub signs and ancient stones in the garden
- Old maps and aerial photographs of the village
- Free entry
Permanent exhibition
- Village displays at the Stone House – Ancient stones in the garden, local pub signs, and old maps and aerial photographs showing how Castle Donington has changed.
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- Castle Donington Museum Trust (registered charity 1058715)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Entry is free; donations keep the museum running.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Stone House is old and listed, with steps and uneven floors. The main entrance has a brick step, the second room has level access, two long steps lead to the third room, and there are steps up to the main garden. Floors are mostly brick and tile, lighting is usually bright, and seating is available. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Apiary Gate has double yellow lines; the nearest parking is on Market Street and Borough Street.
The museum is at 4 Apiary Gate in Castle Donington.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Contact is by email only; the museum is run by volunteers who may check emails only weekly. |
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