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Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds
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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
Location
Redcar
Historic museum building approached across the lawn.
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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors and outdoors
Visit length
Half a day, Full day
Price band: Low · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

A family-friendly local history museum set in extensive grounds. Exhibitions cover the area's social, industrial and maritime history and include Anglo-Saxon finds and Steel Stories. The wider estate also contains a playground, café, owl centre and walled garden, which have separate opening arrangements and charges. Museum tickets are inexpensive, valid for twelve months and free for children under four.

Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
monday
Closed
tuesday
10:00–16:30
wednesday
10:00–16:30
thursday
10:00–16:30
friday
10:00–16:30
saturday
10:00–16:30
sunday
10:00–16:30

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Location

Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds, Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW
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