Wednesday 5 October 2011

Heart of England’s Greatest Museums

Surround yourself with culture and traditions this autumn. Discover the Heart of England’s history and learn about stories of past times. Visit one of Heart of England’s amazing museums and reveal something you didn’t know about the heart...


Ironbridge Gorge Museums - Shropshire
A fun packed and enlightening experience comprising of ten museums, Ironbridge Gorge presents a fantastic day out for the entire family to enjoy. Join in with hands-on activities and learn about fascinating past times!
Spanning the Ironbridge Gorge and set either side of the River Severn, the indoor and outdoor museums offer visitors a chance to step back in history and experience the sights and sounds of the Gorge's ancestry.
There’s so much to see and learn giving you more of an incentive to visit this renowned attraction...

Black Country Living Museum - The Black Country
Set in 26 acres of former industrial land the Black Country Living Museum will show you the history of industrial Britain. This village brings you over 50 authentic shops designed to show what made the Black Country famous! Your day will be fun packed as you watch the memories unfold.

Shakespeare Birthplace - Stratford
This timber framed town house, where William Shakespeare was born, contains both original and replica artefacts depicting the house as Shakespeare would have known it. Stroll round the traditional English garden which features many plants and herbs mentioned in Shakespeare's plays and visit the gift shop where every purchase supports and preserves the Shakespeare Houses and Gardens for future generations.
 

Compton Verney - Warwickshire
Visitors of all ages are warmly welcomed to the Award winning gallery Compton Verney, housed in a Grade I listed Georgian mansion remodelled by Robert Adam, surrounded by 120 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland.
 Explore over 2000 works of art from around the world including: paintings from the 'Golden Age' of Italian art (1600-1800).

Falstaff Experience, Tudor World Museum – Stratford
Tudor World is an exciting and award-winning museum which brings the 16th century to life! With interesting facts and realistic recreations, this is an atmospheric and fascinating experience.
Adding to the ambience; the exhibits are set in a genuine Tudor building, complete with half-timbered wattle-and-daub frontage; a cobblestone carriageway dating back to 1595 and an illustrious history.

*Why not go check out the “Autumn Campaign” on www.visitheartofengland.com and receive special offers and vouchers for great days out like these!!

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