D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
Restored Victorian miner's cottage in Eastwood where the writer D. H. Lawrence was born in 1885, with period rooms and a washhouse.
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About the museum
D. H. Lawrence was born on 11 September 1885 in a terraced house on Victoria Street in Eastwood, a mining community near Nottingham. He grew up as the son of a miner and became one of the best-known English writers of the 20th century, best known for the novel Lady Chatterley's Lover.
The house is a Grade II listed building that was restored as a museum and opened in 1976, founded by local enthusiasts. It is now owned and run by Broxtowe Borough Council, and 2026 is the museum's 50th anniversary. The rooms are furnished to show how a working-class family lived in late Victorian times, including the parlour kept for special guests, the bedrooms and the working washhouse.
The permanent display includes objects from the Lawrence family and some paintings by the author himself. The museum also runs a gallery space for changing exhibitions, guided and self-guided visits, a programme of events and walks, and an education service for schools. Eastwood has other places connected with the Lawrence family, and the surrounding countryside is the landscape he called the country of his heart.
Highlights
- The bedroom where D. H. Lawrence was born in 1885
- Victorian washhouse with live demonstrations
- The parlour kept for special guests
- Family objects and paintings by Lawrence himself
- Walks and trails around Eastwood and Lawrence country
Permanent exhibition
- D. H. Lawrence's birthplace home – The restored Victorian house with the parlour, bedrooms and washhouse, together with objects from the Lawrence family and paintings by the author.
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- Broxtowe Borough Council
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £7.50 |
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| Reduced | £6.75Over 60s, visitors with disabilities and one carer, full-time students and unemployed people (proof may be required) |
| Children & teens | freeChildren are admitted free for all types of admission; school visits cost £3.50 per child, with accompanying adults free. |
| Seniors | £6.75Concession for over 60s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | £6.75Concession for visitors with disabilities and one carer. |
| Students & apprentices | £6.75Full-time students. |
| Groups (9+ people) | –25% discount per head for group bookings of more than 8 people. |
| Self-guided admission, Broxtowe resident or LLeisure gym member | £1.50Proof of address or membership required. |
| Guided tour, adult | £10Must be pre-booked; also applies to Broxtowe residents and LLeisure gym members. |
| Guided tour, concession | £9.25Must be pre-booked. |
Prices are for self-guided admission. Historic Houses members are admitted free. Evening events such as Gin and Gaslight are ticketed separately.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Grade II listed house has no lift and no wheelchair access to the upper floors; visitors who cannot use the stairs can join a live digital tour of the whole museum from the ground-floor gift shop. The historic rooms are small and lit by low-level gas lighting. Ear defenders are available, and sensory boxes with handling objects and smelling blocks are offered. Hearing loops can be used on guided tours, all videos are subtitled, and new interpretation boards with pictograms and British Sign Language videos have been announced.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Children are admitted free. There are hands-on elements such as live washhouse demonstrations and sensory boxes, and school tours include activity sessions such as wash day, rag-rug making and a tea party role play. Seasonal family events are held, for example at Christmas.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Eastwood high street (bus)
Buses to Eastwood high street: Rainbow One from Nottingham and Black Cat from Derby. Langley Mill railway station is 1.5 miles away.
By car
Paid parking
Pay and display car parks in Eastwood: Scargill Walk (short stay), Victoria Street (long stay) and Sun Inn (long term). Tickets start from £1 for two hours; loose change is advised.
Eastwood is about 30 minutes from Nottingham city centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Gift shop with gifts, jewellery, homewares, children's toys and Lawrence and literature items.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours must be booked in advance; groups can request bespoke tours and translation sheets, and live digital tours are available for people who cannot visit. Schools can borrow loan boxes of Victorian artefacts, book a tour with activity sessions, or have museum staff visit the classroom. Monthly wellbeing walks leave the museum at 10:00 on the first Tuesday of most months. |
