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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 hours
- 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.
Plan your visit
Location
Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 5NWKeep exploring
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