Bagshaw Museum

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Bagshaw Museum

Wilton Park, Woodlands Road, Batley, WF17 0AS
  • Tuesday11:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday11:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday11:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Sunday12:00pm - 5:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

By Nigel Homer, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9185200
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‘Eclectic’ is the name of the game at the Bagshaw Museum in Batley.

Their collections are varied but not lacking in quality.

From South Africa, Asia and Egypt to Edwardian dollhouses, all situated in the beautiful Victorian gothic mansion.

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