Museums · West Midlands
The Museum of Country Bygones
In or near Princethorpe.
The Museum of Country Bygones — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Rob — 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
- Midgeway · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Museum of Country Bygones 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
The Museum of Country Bygones showcases hundreds of years of countryside history. Visitors can explore various displays and participate in events that highlight traditional country skills.
Place summary
The Museum of Country Bygones is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases rural life and traditional crafts, offering insights into the history and heritage of the countryside. The collection includes a range of artefacts that reflect the daily lives of people in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3147, -1.4035
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Marton
- Postcode
- CV23 9SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Phone
- 01926 632936
- Nearest railway station
- Midgeway — 9.6 km
- Opening
- Sundays 2pm–4pm until 27th September 2026; open all day 19th & 20th September 2025
- Official site
- martonmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/481425481 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Museum of Country Bygones?
- The Museum of Country Bygones is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 9SA), in the parish of Marton.
- What is The Museum of Country Bygones?
- The Museum of Country Bygones — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Museum of Country Bygones?
- The nearest railway station is Midgeway, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 9SA.
- How do I get to The Museum of Country Bygones?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 9SA. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency.