Red House Museum - Quay Road, Christchurch, Hampshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 50° 43.946 W 001° 46.565
30U E 586373 N 5620785
This museum is tucked away in the picturesque town of Christchurch.
Waymark Code: WM8JC3
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/09/2010
Views: 5
The Red House Museum is a beautiful Georgian workhouse restored and full of interesting displays. The displays vary from natural to cultural history including archeology and geology.
The Herbert Druitt Costume Gallery has fashion from 1903 to 1939, The Bygones Gallery details life in the workhouse, The Arthur Romney Green Room allows research of local history and the walled gardens are lovingly planted.
There is also a tribute to Sir Donald Bailey who developed the Bailey Bridge in Christchurch.
Theme:
Local, natural and cultural history.
Street Address:
Red House Museum
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 2pm to 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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