Hinckley and District Museum
30 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1QU
Thatched cottages of timber box-frame construction with brick infill panels replacing the wattle and daub in c1793. Displays on the local history of Hinckley and its surrounding area, including its medieval castle and priory sites and the hosiery and footwear industries. Framework knitter`s cottage room setting with a c1740 knitting frame. Cottage garden and tearoom serving Fairtrade teas and coffee and snacks.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10am - last admission 3.30pm.
- Monday 09 September:
- 10am - last admission 3.30pm.
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10am - last admission 3.30pm.
- Sunday 15 September:
- 2pm - 5pm
Location & directions
30 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1QU
- Directions:
- Near town centre with pay and display carpark adjacent to the cottages. On Leicester to Nuneaton and Coventry bus route with bus stops outside. Train station (Leicester - Birmingham line) approximately 15 minutes walk away.
- Contact on day:
- Phillip Lindley
- Telephone number:
- +441455251218
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Full access statement downloadable from the website www.hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk
