Archive for April, 2007

Oxford University Botanic Garden

Monday, April 30th, 2007

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A national reference collection of 7,000 different types of plants are grown in the gardens. One of the most diverse collection of plants in the World. Check their website for opening times and special events.

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Rose Lane
Oxford
OX1 4AZ
England

Telephone 01865 286690

Wirksworth Heritage Centre

Monday, April 30th, 2007

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The Story of Wirksworth from past to present times, in what was an old silk and velvet mill.

Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Crown Yard
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4ET
England

Telephone: 01629 825225

Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum

Monday, April 30th, 2007

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Woodhall Spa is a unique Edwardian Spa town worthy of a visit. The Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum is run entirely by volunteers and shows Woodhall Spa’s past. The Visitor Tourist Information Centre is also housed at the cottage.

Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum
Iddesleigh Road
Woodhall Spa
LN10 6SH
Tel: 01526 353775

Woodhorn Colliery Museum

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

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The original pit buildings houses social history displays, the unique Ashington Group paintings, and much more.

Woodhorn Colliery Museum
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9YF
England

Telephone:+44 (0)1670 856968

Verulamium Museum

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

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Verulamium was once one of the major cities in Roman Britain. The museum displays its Roman site heritage and every second weekend in the month, ‘Roman soldiers’ demonstrate the tactics and equipment of the Roman Imperial Army. Check their website for further information and opening times.

Verulamium Museum
St. Michael’s Street
St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 4SW
England
Telephone 01727 751810