Museums · East Midlands
Newarke Houses Museum
In or near Leicester.
Newarke Houses Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newarke Houses Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Newarke Houses Museum features two historic houses that showcase social history and the regimental history of the Leicestershire Regiment. Visitors can explore collections of toys, a recreated WW1 trench, and a 1950s street scene, as well as enjoy the tranquil gardens surrounding the museum.
Place summary
Newarke Houses Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode LE2. This museum showcases local history and architectural heritage, housed in a pair of historic buildings. It features exhibits related to the area's cultural and social development.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6317, -1.1391
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE2 7BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- 0116 454 4554
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 1 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 11am–4.30pm; Wednesdays during school holidays May to August 11am–4.30pm; closed on event days
- Official site
- www.leicestermuseums.org
Sources
- osm: way/117060069 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newarke Houses Museum?
- Newarke Houses Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE2 7BY), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Newarke Houses Museum?
- Newarke Houses Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newarke Houses Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE2 7BY.
- Is Newarke Houses Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Newarke Houses Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newarke Houses Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE2 7BY.