Kirkleatham Museum
Kirkleatham Museum
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JasonPeacock7
Thornaby on Tees, UK59 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
We visited the park and museum today with our Granddaughter. She’s only 1, but enjoyed the park. She had a go on the musical bits n pieces, obviously enjoying it, her smile said it all. The museum to be honest wasn’t very good, it’s ok to look about for maybe 1/2 an hour.
It was too warm in there for me, so I didn’t stay too long.
We went in the cafe, it was well staffed and clean, but it was quite expensive, a steak sandwich was £11.00. A small pot of chips was £4.00.
The brownie was rock hard, it was quite inedible on the outside.
We plan to go again, and visit the Owl centre.
All in all, I’d skip the cafe for food, just get a drink if you need one, the museum is free, but I’d be disappointed if I paid much, there is a donation box, I think it would be a little unfair not to put something in.
The park and garden is great if you have youngsters, and although it was quite muddy, it was clean, litter and (pet hate) dog poo free.
It was too warm in there for me, so I didn’t stay too long.
We went in the cafe, it was well staffed and clean, but it was quite expensive, a steak sandwich was £11.00. A small pot of chips was £4.00.
The brownie was rock hard, it was quite inedible on the outside.
We plan to go again, and visit the Owl centre.
All in all, I’d skip the cafe for food, just get a drink if you need one, the museum is free, but I’d be disappointed if I paid much, there is a donation box, I think it would be a little unfair not to put something in.
The park and garden is great if you have youngsters, and although it was quite muddy, it was clean, litter and (pet hate) dog poo free.
Written April 15, 2023
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Sandy teesside
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Nov 2022 • Family
We initially we to teb Christmas Fair at Kirkleatham walled garden. Unfortunately the queue must have been about an hour , so change of plan we went to the museum instead. Good choice. The museum was free to enter, interesting displays. The grandchildren enjoyed the visit especially the saxon princess area where they made some cards.
The heating was on full , so was a little overpowering.
Unfortunately the cafe was not open, but the mobile coffee van next to the water fountain made a delicious hot chocolate and the prices were very reasonable.
We then spent another hour with grandchildren in the Park area. A very enjoyable afternoon, which didn't cost alot.
Next time we will go into the owl sanctuary.
The heating was on full , so was a little overpowering.
Unfortunately the cafe was not open, but the mobile coffee van next to the water fountain made a delicious hot chocolate and the prices were very reasonable.
We then spent another hour with grandchildren in the Park area. A very enjoyable afternoon, which didn't cost alot.
Next time we will go into the owl sanctuary.
Written November 13, 2022
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Liz P
Leeds, UK476 contributions
Aug 2021
We saw an article about the re-opening of the Kirkleatham Garden so were actually going there but took a wrong turning and ended up in the car park of the hall. We are so glad we did as this little museum is a gem. The displays especially with regard to the steel industry are imaginative and revealing. The room on Gertrude Bell had a modern day resonance and the burial of the Saxon Princess fascinating. There is currently a display of modern tapestry which is a joy.
The cafe area is currently subject to major works.
The walled garden renovation is stylish and the coffee shop a good size. As we were there soon after everything had opened to the public, there were teething problems with service which was somewhat disorganised and resulted in a 25 minute wait for just a drink but as there seemed to be plenty of staff, this should now be resoved.
The cafe area is currently subject to major works.
The walled garden renovation is stylish and the coffee shop a good size. As we were there soon after everything had opened to the public, there were teething problems with service which was somewhat disorganised and resulted in a 25 minute wait for just a drink but as there seemed to be plenty of staff, this should now be resoved.
Written September 9, 2021
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Beccib21
Newton Aycliffe, UK279 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Kirkleatham Museum is an excellent local history museum, plenty to amuse for over an hour. Recent developments mean that there is currently/no longer catering on the museum site. It is however part of the wider Kirkleatham estate which has recently opened a Walled Garden and Restaurant.
Sadly the local authority (owner operators) and staff on the ground have not got their act together to market, advertise and explain the offer in full. Having discovered the garden on Facebook, I looked up the Museum which I have visited previously. On arrival I asked for an estate map: I was given a floor by floor plan of the museum but wasn’t even directed to the estate map on car park. After our self guided tour of the museum, I asked again. I was given some advice, but it was incomplete, not written down or illustrated and I still wasn’t directed to the map board - it left many buildings unexplained and she didn’t know all opening times. We found the hospital, play area, garden, restaurant, mausoleum, toasting gate and stable - but are still left wondering about the huge building opposite the museum, whereabouts of the Sir James Knott Lifeboat and anything else we inadvertently missed. An enormous opportunity is being missed and I feel the estate will suffer by it.
Everything was clean and safe and the museum is highly recommended, along with further exploration of the wider estate.
Sadly the local authority (owner operators) and staff on the ground have not got their act together to market, advertise and explain the offer in full. Having discovered the garden on Facebook, I looked up the Museum which I have visited previously. On arrival I asked for an estate map: I was given a floor by floor plan of the museum but wasn’t even directed to the estate map on car park. After our self guided tour of the museum, I asked again. I was given some advice, but it was incomplete, not written down or illustrated and I still wasn’t directed to the map board - it left many buildings unexplained and she didn’t know all opening times. We found the hospital, play area, garden, restaurant, mausoleum, toasting gate and stable - but are still left wondering about the huge building opposite the museum, whereabouts of the Sir James Knott Lifeboat and anything else we inadvertently missed. An enormous opportunity is being missed and I feel the estate will suffer by it.
Everything was clean and safe and the museum is highly recommended, along with further exploration of the wider estate.
Written August 29, 2022
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Ieatrocket
67 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Lovely, interesting place which is free of charge so what's not to like!
We loved the old school building that the museum is housed in as it felt like stepping back in time.
Some very interesting displays and exhibitions.
The grounds are amazing and have one of the best adventure playgrounds we have ever seen. Great place to take children, wish we had known about it when ours were younger as they would have been happy all day there.
We loved the old school building that the museum is housed in as it felt like stepping back in time.
Some very interesting displays and exhibitions.
The grounds are amazing and have one of the best adventure playgrounds we have ever seen. Great place to take children, wish we had known about it when ours were younger as they would have been happy all day there.
Written July 18, 2022
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Cherie K
North Yorkshire, UK59 contributions
Aug 2021
We called in yesterday after visiting the walled garden which is a short walk away. The museum is fabulous and currently has the must incredible display of textile art. This incredible place has sparked an interest now and we will be visiting many more museums in the future. Entry is free and it's a great way to spend an hour or two. We hope to have a walk around the grounds next time we visit.
Written August 31, 2021
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Petert K
Porto Santo Island, Portugal234 contributions
Sep 2022
The Museum is situated in Kirkleatham Park, which in itself is a beautiful place to explore. There were many interesting exhibits and the staff were most helpful and friendly. Also the site of the Festival of Thrift - well worth a visit.
Written September 28, 2022
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dnowland_12
Leeds, UK4,347 contributions
Aug 2020
On our way for a day out on Redcar beach with the grandchildren, we decided to visit the adventure playground in the park of the Museum for a picnic and play, and we are very glad we did, even though it was quite hard to maintain social distancing, but I am pleased to say everybody was very sensible and the kids had a great time playing on all the things available such as climbing frames, swings and swirly things.
The park is trying to create a maze at the top end of the car park which was also explored by the children. Yes all in all a very enjoyable stop over before our final destination of the beach. Well worth visiting whether you are visiting the museum or not, young children will really enjoy it here.
The park is trying to create a maze at the top end of the car park which was also explored by the children. Yes all in all a very enjoyable stop over before our final destination of the beach. Well worth visiting whether you are visiting the museum or not, young children will really enjoy it here.
Written September 13, 2020
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Angela E
north east63 contributions
Jul 2021
Never been to this Museum before but went to see The British Tapestry Group exhibition 'Fabric of the North' and wasn't disappointed. It was quite simply stunning and so up lifting to see real pieces of tapestry weaving again after so many months of nothingness.
Being a Tapestry weaver myself I acknowledge I know just how much work and skill is involved in each and every piece but it was reading the artists statements and why and how they made their individual pieces which was inspiring. Being able to do something 'normal' again was brilliant.
The Museum itself as some really very interesting displays including one on Gertrude Bell and another on Saxon burial beds and wonderful artefacts. The are other activities and walks around in the grounds so well worth a visit.
Being a Tapestry weaver myself I acknowledge I know just how much work and skill is involved in each and every piece but it was reading the artists statements and why and how they made their individual pieces which was inspiring. Being able to do something 'normal' again was brilliant.
The Museum itself as some really very interesting displays including one on Gertrude Bell and another on Saxon burial beds and wonderful artefacts. The are other activities and walks around in the grounds so well worth a visit.
Written July 10, 2021
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Pollyperez
Stretford, UK32 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Absolutely loved it, fabulous steel industry history (although some of the sound exhibits didn’t work). Unexpected history of Gertrude Bell that we only vaguely knew about. Wonderful Saxon princess exhibition with gorgeous jewellery and very well presented and explained history. The world war part was a bit odd, did t know why the bed was there and couldn’t find any reference to it. Really lovely day out, we were well impressed. Lovely helpful staff too.
Written September 5, 2021
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Is the museum suitable for disabled?? any lifts??
luvtotravelredcar
Redcar, UK127 contributions
Yes there are lifts and toilets etc all suitable for wheelchairs
Tracy J
Middlesbrough, UK94 contributions
Is the cafe open today?
Margaret B
3 contributions
I believe so but not for long..
Denise T
21 contributions
opening times
alexadams62
Middlesbrough, UK327 contributions
Monday-Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank holidays , Christmas Eve, Boxing Day , New Year's Day closed
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