Wagoners' Museum
Small museum in the entrance area of Sledmere House about the Wolds Wagoners of the First World War, with photographs, papers, medals and a Wolds wagon.
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About the museum
The Wagoners' Special Reserve was the idea of Sir Mark Sykes, 6th Baronet of Sledmere. Its men were among the first to go abroad in the First World War, driving horse-drawn wagons that carried food, fodder and ammunition to the front line.
The museum tells their story with photographs, papers, memorabilia and a medal collection. It is in the entrance area of Sledmere House. The museum also looks after a Wolds wagon built in 1861, which is kept in the Carriage House and is regularly driven with the Sledmere Shire Horses. Other collection highlights include a General Service wagon and a horse ambulance.
As far as the museum knows, it is the only museum devoted to a Special Reserve. It is run by a charitable trust that relies on voluntary contributions and on a Friends of the Museum scheme. The museum offers information for schools and downloadable guides, including an access statement.
Highlights
- Photographs, papers and medals of the Wagoners' Special Reserve
- A Wolds wagon of 1861 in the Carriage House
- A General Service wagon and a horse ambulance in the collection
- Believed to be the only museum devoted to a Special Reserve
Permanent exhibition
- The Wagoners' Special Reserve – Photographs, papers, memorabilia and medals telling the story of the Wolds Wagoners in the First World War.
- Operated by
- Wagoners' Museum charitable trust
Admission & discounts
| Friends of the Museum (annual subscription) | £18Supports the museum and includes an annual newsletter and help with researching Wagoner relatives. |
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No separate admission price is published for the museum. It relies on voluntary contributions.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum offers an access statement and information for visitors with visual impairments as downloads. Sledmere states that assistance dogs are welcome in all public areas, that accessible toilets are at the main entrance and that access parking spaces are near the farm shop entrance.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free car park, signposted from the road. It is not suitable for coaches. Visitors cross the B1253 road to reach the house.
- Accessible parking
Sat nav postcode YO25 3XG.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The Coach House Café and a farm shop are on the Sledmere estate, and the museum has its own small shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Information for schools is available as a download from the museum page. The curator can be contacted by email for further information. |
