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The House on the Hill Toy Museum

Bayley Walls, 10 Grove Hill

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About The House on the Hill Toy Museum

Step into Europe's biggest private collection of nostalgic playthings at this charming Stansted Mountfitchet treasure trove, where generations of childhood memories come alive across enchanting displays.

What's nearby

  • The Cork House next door
  • The Lower Street Brasserie next door
  • Kings Family Butchers next door
  • Cafe Yeomans next door
  • Stansted Mountfitchet Social Club next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓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
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

What visitors say

Rebecca Thurgood

Absolutely fantastic day out, with plenty to interest children & adults of all ages. Very well maintained, the mediaeval village is fascinating & extensive. The toy museum is breathtakingly expansive! Allow several hours, we had 4+ but it wasn't nearly enough to see everything. Great value for the quality of the experience. Cafe & gift shop were good value, too. There is a section of the nearby pay & display car park reserved for visitors at no cost.

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JOHN COPPERTHWAITE

What a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE for all ages Toys from when I was a child aswell as more modern toys. Music and TV shows and memorabilia aswell as WW1 & WW2 War memorabilia guns uniforms planes also a tribute to the late PRINCESS DIANA Great for a family day out the parents will become the kids

· via Google

James Cressey

A really good collection of toys. There's way more than you could possible look at in one visit.

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Charles Nixon

A wonderful recreation of a Norman wooden fort. Inside of which is an amazing Toy museum. It spans most generations from the 1960’s . Amazing collections of Star Wars toys, model cars. Dolls and model soldiers

· via Google

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Visitors say this museum features a massive and varied collection of toys, including retro items, Star Wars toys, model cars, and dolls, alongside war memorabilia. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff. Guests mention it's a fantastic experience for all ages, making it a great family day out.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Castle visitor center, Lower Street, Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted, CM24 8SP Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (198 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 4+
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Stansted Mountfitchet