Magdalen College Museum

Magdalen College Museum..

A fine medieval brick building founded in 1484 by William of Wainfleet, and is the setting for changing displays showing the social history environment and hobbies of this area.

In 1992 local resident, Mr Cliffe Toyne, founder of the Museum started renovation of the large upstairs room and with voluntary help from dedicated local people, grants from the local council and fund raising events the Museum gradually came into being and this Grade 1 Listed Building is a scheduled ancient monument.

Items of interest including artefacts, china, farm tools, world war memorabilia, kitchenware, coinage, books and Victoriana have been donated or are on loan from residents in the area along with a display by the Wildfowlers Association.

The Museum has recently undergone further refurbishment and now displays a Victorian schoolroom and features a tea room, courtyard and walled garden.

Since its ten years of conception the Museum has seen many changes, many visitors making a return visit. As a registered charity all monies received are used for the upkeep of the Museum.

Open from Easter until the end of September from 1-30 to 4.30 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays weekends.

Prior booking is advisable for larger parties and arrangements can be made for evening visits if requested.

Also home to the local public library.