Museums · East of England
Laxfield and District Museum
In or near Laxfield.
Laxfield and District Museum — museum in Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Laxfield and District Museum is a museum in Suffolk, East of England. Built or established in 1971, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area IP13.
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Official information
Laxfield and District Museum is located in an ancient guildhall and offers a family-friendly experience. Visitors can explore various displays related to local history, trades, and artifacts, including a special exhibit by a local detectorist.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Laxfield and District Museum is a modern museum located in Laxfield, Suffolk, in the East of England. Established in 1971, it is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Suffolk Coast & Heaths. The museum focuses on local history and heritage, providing insights into the region's past.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3015, 1.3665
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Laxfield
- Postcode
- IP13 8DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Established
- 1971
- Opening
- Every Saturday & Sunday and bank holiday from 2-5pm; closed 6th and 7th June.
- Official site
- www.laxfieldmuseum.onesuffolk.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q113357399 (CC0)
- commons: The Laxfield Museum, Laxfield (geograph 2601509).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Laxfield and District Museum?
- Laxfield and District Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 8DU), in the parish of Laxfield.
- What is Laxfield and District Museum?
- Laxfield and District Museum — museum in Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Laxfield and District Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode IP13 8DU.
- When was Laxfield and District Museum built?
- Built or established in 1971.
- Is Laxfield and District Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Laxfield and District Museum is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Laxfield and District Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 8DU. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.