# Axminster Heritage Centre — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Step into a former Victorian police station transformed into a fascinating local history museum, where wartime memorabilia and community treasures reveal Axminster's rich past through engaging displays.

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Museum

# Axminster Heritage Centre

Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12252931932895094301&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Axminster Heritage Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104489998884783488828)

**In short:** Axminster Heritage Centre is a museum in Axminster, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 52 Google reviews.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Axminster Heritage Centre

Step into a former Victorian police station transformed into a fascinating local history museum, where wartime memorabilia and community treasures reveal Axminster's rich past through engaging displays.

## What's nearby

- Stamford House Dental Practice next door
- Axminster Inn next door
- Archway Bookshop next door
- Axminster Post Office next door
- Coombefield Veterinary Hospital 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Accessibility

- ✓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** Closed

**Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Wednesday** Closed

**Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Friday** Closed

**Saturday** 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

**Sunday** Closed

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Malcolm Petfield](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101498597541416228529/reviews) ★★★★★

Fantastic museum that I would definitely recommend coming to , staff members very knowledgeable and friendly. Carpet heritage isn’t the only thing Axminster is famous for so definitely worth a visit.

· via Google

[Julieann O'Connor Spencer](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113899965607564370670/reviews) ★★★★★

Excellent visit to a local museum, very professional easy to follow exhibit with lots of information, worth the small entrance fee

· via Google

[William Simpson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114101547667598735198/reviews) ★★★★★

Very friendly informative staff. Modern interactive exhibits. Decent shop offering.

· via Google

[Jane Pearson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106588209215086645706/reviews) ★★★★★

Attended a needle felting day with the very talented - and very patient - Kate Toms. A great day in super surroundings made even better by volunteer Jane supplying us with copious cups of coffee and tea enhanced with fresh fruit, biscuits and homemade cakes. Thank you Kate and Jane. Jane Pearson.

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4872786bfdeb9c87:0xaa0b28ac9540a61d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

## At a glance

**Address** Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, EX13 5AH [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.7815682%2C-2.9985261)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (52 reviews)

**Suitable for** Ages 4+

**Setting** Indoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Axminster

[More attractions in Axminster](https://staycation.co.uk/axminster/attractions)

★ 4.4 (52 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.axminsterheritage.org?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01297 639884](tel:01297639884)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Axminster

**Postcode** EX13 5AH

**Plus Code** 9C2VQ2J2+JH

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### 🏨 Places to stay near Axminster

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Axminster Heritage Centre?

Axminster Heritage Centre is open Mon closed; Tue 10am–4pm; Wed closed; Thu 10am–4pm; Fri closed; Sat 10am–1pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Axminster Heritage Centre any good?

Axminster Heritage Centre is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 52 Google reviews.

### Is Axminster Heritage Centre good for children?

Yes, Axminster Heritage Centre is listed as good for children.

### Is Axminster Heritage Centre indoors or outdoors?

Axminster Heritage Centre is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.

### What ages is Axminster Heritage Centre suitable for?

Axminster Heritage Centre is best for ages 4+.

### Is Axminster Heritage Centre wheelchair accessible?

Axminster Heritage Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### How do I contact Axminster Heritage Centre?

Call Axminster Heritage Centre on +44 1297 639884.

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