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HENLEY IN ARDEN HERITAGE CENTRE
This unique museum of local history portrays the life of a market town over the last ten centuries. It tells the story of the original settlement of Beaudesert and its one-time Norman castle and traces the joint development of Henley-in-Arden and Beaudesert up to the present day.
Displays in the seven exhibit rooms cover all aspects of social, business and domestic life, including life in wartime, complete with a replica of the famous Anderson bomb shelter.
The offices of the Lords of the Manor and the ancient courts, which still survive, are described and the museum holds the original charter granted by Henry VI in 1449. Local figures of interest, including William James, sponsor of locomotive engineer George Stephenson, are commemorated. An observation quiz provides interest from young people.
The house itself is an architectural gem, its oldest parts dating from 1345. There is disabled access to all ground floor rooms, which include the reading room with its extensive document, audio and video archives and a ""virtual tour"" of the upstairs rooms. Guided tours for groups, by prior arrangement.
Opening details
Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 2.30 - 4.30pm.
Closed Mondays (except bank holidays)
Prices
Free entry
Free admission but donations are greatly appreciated.
Address
Joseph Hardy House,
150 High Street,
Henley-in-Arden,
B95 5BS
Location
Directions
Map reference: SP 146660 Lat: 52.29212 Long: -1.78617
Take the A3400 Birmingham Road from Stratford to Henley-in-Arden. Or from the M40 get off at junction 16 and follow the A3400 towards Henley. The Heritage Centre is in the centre of the town on the High Street.
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Henley-in-Arden station
Facilities
Disabled toilets
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Smoking not allowed
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 3Number of steps to entrance
Entrance is well lit
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Notes
1 - There is full wheelchair access to ground floor rooms, including reading (and archive) room. 2 - Disabled toilet available. 3 - Very clear display texts in large font.