About Stratford Armouries
Step into Gospel Oak Lane's fascinating collection of historic weaponry and armour, where visitors can bring their own picnic and purchase snacks while exploring this Pathlow museum.
What's nearby
- Stratford-upon-Avon Lodge Retreat next door
- Gilly's Disc Golf 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A great small museum that is free. It has a fair amount of item to do with Winston Churchill, but there is also a wonderful brown paper sculpture of a trench innthe first world war. Extremely well done and unique to my knowledge. Many items are both first and second world wars so take the time to read about the exhibits. Lastly for those lucky people like myself who drive an electric car, there is a 7kw charge which is free to use
· via Google
Lovely relaxing location. Friendly welcome by staff. Grounds of the museum are tranquil with a couple of picnic benches outside near the entrance. The museum itself is compact but interesting. It's wheelchair friendly too. Artifacts are displayed over about 4 separate interlocking rooms. Would be nice if it had been twice the size but nice nevertheless. Entrance is free to the public no booking necessary. A donation can be given if you want but not expected. Museum takes about 30-40 minutes to look at. There is a small refreshments area in the main reception at a cost, including coffee machine fridge with cold drinks and snacks. Seating is available inside and outside the venue. It's very small and informal so anyone with a fear of large crowds don't need to worry it's relaxing. Worth a visit but don't expect to spend half a day here, maybe hour and a half if you stay for refreshments too. We took our own picnic and ate it outside at one of the picnic tables. If you have an interest in times gone by with war and Winston Churchill era this is a nice collection.
· via Google
Have driven past this many times over the years. Eventually visited today. What a treat....only small but so many things to see in detailed displays
· via Google
Fantastic small museum with some interesting artefacts and historical items. Great Churchill exhibition as well. Free entry and free parking are a bonus. Great way to spend an hour or 2 if you happen to be passing. Well kept grounds and museum.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers free entry, features interesting Churchill and World War displays, and has friendly staff.
Other reviews mention the website can be inaccurate and the museum can be very small.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Hawkeswood, Gospel Oak Lane, Pathlow, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0JA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 3.9 / 5 (295 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Stratford-upon-Avon