Axminster Heritage Centre
Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street
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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
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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
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
Excellent visit to a local museum, very professional easy to follow exhibit with lots of information, worth the small entrance fee
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Very friendly informative staff. Modern interactive exhibits. Decent shop offering.
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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
At a glance
- Address
- Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster, EX13 5AH Get directions
- 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