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Walkshire
Things to do
Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life
Museum/Heritage/Gallery/Visitor Centre
Description
Housed in England’s first agricultural college, this fine historic building is packed full of history.
Explore period shops, bygones of a Victorian age, including a printer’s workshop, grocers’ shop, gentleman’s outfitters, pub and chemist’s shop. Don’t miss the blacksmith's forge and industrial heritage gallery detailing the fascinating past of the Rosedale ironstone mine and railway.
The museum, which opened in 1967, houses wonderful collections of the local life and social history of Pickering Vale including the regionally important Sydney Smith photographic collection.
Prices
| Type | Price |
| Adult | £7.00 |
| Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £18.00 |
| Child (6-16) | £4.00 |
| Child under 5 | free |
| Concession | £6.00 |
Opening Hours
| Sun | 10:00 | 17:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tue | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
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Disabled Access
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On-Site Parking
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Child Friendly
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Indoor
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