Broughton in Amounderness Heritage Centre and Church Cottage Museum

Church Cottage Museum is a 16th Century Gem. Church Cottage was restored in 1994/95 and tells the story of its life since its original construction in 1590, as a Tudor dwelling within an agricultural community, as an Inn during the 18th century, Victorian School Room and finally as a family home once again for the latter part of the 20th century. See the...
- 'peasants hovel' and sleeping gallery where shelter was provided for both people and animals.
- the Inn where convicted criminals on their way to imprisonment in Lancaster Castle were lodged.
- the Victorian School Room where generations of children have been taught.
- the Parlour where the Church Sexton lived for many years, with its cast iron cooking range.
- the Wash-House and Store Room with its collection of household utensils and artefacts which Grandmother will remember.
You will have the opportunity to wander around the Cottage Museum, Cartshed and Gardens set in tranquil Lancashire countryside at the heart of the old Broughton Village alongside St John the Baptist Parish Church and Primary School (National School) forming Broughton in Amounderness Village Heritage Centre.
Guided Tours include Tudor Church Cottage Museum (Grade 2), Parish Church (Grade 2*) and Victorian National School (Grade 2).
Broughton in Amounderness Village Heritage Centre and Church Cottage Museum present a rich and unique resource.
Come and see how your ancestors lived, learned, worked and worshipped in Amounderness.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

Open from 10.00 until 17.00

Sunday 08 September:

Open from 14.00 until 17.00

Location & directions

Church Cottage Museum at Broughton C of E Primary School, Church Lane off Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JB

Contact on day:

Robert Sparks (tel. 07703 325585)

Telephone number:

+447703325585

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is ample parking including disabled spaces in a large Car Park and in Church Lane within a few metres of the Church Cottage Museum. We welcome all visitors but note that access is restricted by steps to ground floor rooms and staircase to first floor.

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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