Trowbridge Museum

Type: Museum

This museum tells the story of the west country woollen town, once known as the "Manchester of the west", its people and its history. Housed in a former woollen cloth mill, the museum displays include working textile machinery, a weaver's cottage, a medieval castle and local history displays. There are plenty of interactive exhibits, a children's history hunt and a mouse trail. Plus regular temporary exhibitions, family and children's activities.

Opening Times

2012 05/01/2012 - 24/12/2012

* Closed Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday. Closed on Saturday 22nd December until Wednesday 2nd January 2013.

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M4. Follow signs A46 to Bath; on nearing Bath, stay in right hand lane signposted to Chippenham A4. At roundabout follow signs to Bradford-on-Avon A363. At 2nd mini roundabout bear left towards Trowbridge.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Trowbridge station. Cross the road opposite the main exit to the railway station. Cross the two main roads to the left then head towards the Asda store and follow the entrance to the Shires shopping centre. There are signs to the museum here.