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Address: Hollytrees Museum, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG, Essex, Essex How do we get there? Number: 01206 282 940
About this activity
Hollytrees Museum has interactive and hands-on exhibits to help you uncover 300 years of history in the Georgian townhouse, as you are transported back in time!
On your visit you'll be transported back to the days before washing machines ans discover what family life was like for the rich and the pool too. You can try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant and explore the miniature dolls house too!
See Bernard Mason's fascinating collection of Colchester clocks and learns about the origins of some much loved nursery rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Litle Star which was written in Colchester!
The building itself is a Georgian House built in 1718 and was home to Charles Gray, it has beautiful surroundings and gardens too, so after your visit why not take a walk and explore a little further a field!
There are a range of collections at the museum including toys, art, costumes and clocks and changing exhibitions. Make sure to keep an eye on the website so you know what exhibitions there are before your visit!
The museum shop contains a wide range of products too which is great for spending your pocket money in!
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Directions
To reach Colchester by road, exit the A12 at junction 27 and follow the signs to the city centre. Hollytrees Museum is situated just inside Castle Park, within Colchester’s city centre.
Get directionsHow much does it cost?
Adults
Free
Children
Free
Last Updates
2023
Hollytrees Museum FAQ’s
Whether you’re studying the Victorians or Romans, visiting Hollytrees Museums is a must for schools!
The entrance to Hollytrees Museum is cobbled and the Upper Ground Floor hall is tiled. The rest of the museum floors are carpeted and flat
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