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Hoswick Visitor Centre

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About Hoswick Visitor Centre

Discover local heritage at this welcoming museum in Sandwick, offering accessible facilities for all visitors including families with babies. Convenient onsite parking and wheelchair access throughout.

What's nearby

  • Shetland Woollen Co next door
  • Karlin Anderson Jewellery Design next door
  • Nielanell Contemporary Shetland Knitwear next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍰 Dessert menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 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

Jim Pitt

A charming place with attentive staff and delicious cakes and nibbles. It's part museum part café which works really well and this place forms the central hub of the very creative area it sits within. Featured here are knitware and jewellery independent traders.

· via Google

Theresa Hoban

We stopped here on a tour of Shetland Island for some tea and cakes. The center has a little history section and souvenirs for sale. The cozy cafe had delicious cakes and muffins. Staff are super nice.

· via Google

Ruth Cooper

Stopped here to get some lunch after visiting St Ninians Isle. Great staff and a great lunch. We had soups and toasties with a bit of cake afterwards. There’s also a small exhibition area and nice little gift shop. There’s also some other local knitwear shops close by so a few things to do in the area. Easy parking with an EV charger also.

· via Google

Alexandre Dulaunoy

A lovely place with friendly, welcoming staff. They serve soups, toasties, and a variety of other dishes in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The surrounding village is also worth exploring, with several craft shops near the visitor centre.

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this visitor center offers delicious home-baked cakes, soups, and toasties, alongside a good selection of local arts and crafts. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who provide excellent service. Others mention the relaxed atmosphere and convenient parking, including an EV charger.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Hoswick, Sandwick, Shetland, ZE2 9HL Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (313 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Indoor
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Shetland Isles