Amberley museum

Amberley museum

Last Updated on February 20, 2024 by Suzy McCullough

Things to do at Amberley museum review

The Amberley museum is located near Amberley in Sussex. It has a narrow-gauge railway vintage vehicle demos, old buildings and exhibitions set in a former chalk quarry.

There are lots of different vehicles on display at the museum . In the Southdown bus garage, you can see a collection of restored buses and ‘tramocars’ from different eras. The museum also houses an important display of industrial narrow-gauge railway equipment, locomotives and rolling stock. Many of the locos have been restored to working order and one is run on most days on the museum ‘s narrow gauge track to provide free, transport around the site for visitors.

There is also a recreated village garage and cycle shop, a fire station, a railway hall, bicycle collection, the Wheelwrights shop and more. In the railway hall, there are more locomotives, wagons and artefacts. A recent addition is the Polar bear children’s play area. Kids can ride on a replica of their Bagnall steam locomotive and take a virtual ride through the use of video. During your visit, you may even see one of the steam road rollers working.

The museum also has a number of exhibitions exploring industry. There is a print shop, a Gin building, a brick drying shed, a wood yard, a machine house, a pump shop and a stationary engine collection.

In connected earth, you can see the most complete collection of telephone instruments and overhead line insulators in the country. There are working phone boxes, switchboards, telephone exchanges and many other interactive displays. Including an old-style post office where you can write a telegram and see it delivered by pneumatic tube to the teleprinter room.

The site also explores a number of crafts with workshops, some of which you can see their volunteers hard at work in. There is broom making, stained glass, ironmongers, walking stick maker, blacksmith, woodturners, pottery workshop and more.

If you want to extend your visit and stretch your legs you can head off on the beaten track on the museum ‘s nature trails. There is a playground with swings and other equipment next to the Limeburners Café and at the other end of the site at the Rail Hall, youngsters will enjoy Sticky the locomotive and the Children’s Station.

FAQ and Further Information Amberley museum

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks. You are welcome to bring a picnic.

What are the main things to do?

museum with a number of recreated buildings of interest, narrow-gauge railway interactive exhibits, indoor and outdoor play, nature trails. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

*Higher-priced.u003cbru003e*Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online. *Higher-priced. An adult standard ticket without giftaid costs £14.00, children 5-16 £6.50, under 5s are free, . Other pricing options including family tickets are available.

Is there parking?

There is free, parking (height restrictions are in place).

When are they open?

Open Wednesdays to Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays all year round, apart from a couple of weeks at Christmas For up to date opening times u003ca href=u0022https://www.amberleymuseum .co.uk/visit/opening-times/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 aria-label=u0022please visit their website (opens in a new tab)u0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 class=u0022rank-math-linku0022u003eplease visit their websiteu003c/au003e.

Dog friendly?

We are a dog-friendly museum  and we welcome your pets and assistance dogs. Dogs must be kept on a short lead. Well-behaved dogs are allowed in all exhibition buildings, on our bus and also in our Limeburners Cafe.

Are they accessible?

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Amberley museum
Amberley museum
Amberley museum
Amberley museum
Amberley museum
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