Duration:
1 to 3 hours
Price range:
Under £10
Suitable for:
Museum Information
Enjoy 300 years of history in this beautiful Georgian townhouse through hands-on exhibits and displays. Discover what family life was life for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant.
Explore Hollytrees in miniature through the dolls’ house or discover Bernard Mason’s fascinating collection of Colchester clocks. You can even learn all about the origins of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, loved the world over and written in Colchester.
Opening Days & Times
Monday – Saturday
10 am – 5 pm
Sunday
Closed
Admission Ticket Prices
Adult (inc. Seniors): £5
Child (aged 4-16): £3.50 (first child)
£1.75 (all additional children)
Student: £4
Qualifying concession: £4
Booking not required
Things To See
The Building:
Situated within Castle Park, Hollytrees Museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Built in 1718, this Georgian House was home to Charles Gray, an attorney, a Justice of the Peace and a Member of Parliament for Colchester.
The Collections:
Hollytrees Museum houses a range of collections, including toys, art, costume and clocks.
Discover what family life was like for the rich and the poor. Then be transported back to the days before washing machines to try out a dolly peg and dress up as a servant.
Hidden Histories: Empire:
The British Empire ruled over areas across several continents and by 1913, it became the largest in history. Our latest Hidden Histories project explores stories behind some of the objects on display at Hollytrees Museum linked to that empire.
The Bernard Mason Clock Gallery:
See star examples of Bernard Mason’s collection of clocks made in Colchester, from long cases to lantern clocks.
Facilities
Contact Details & Directions
Hollytrees Museum,
Castle Park,
Colchester,
CO1 1UG
Tel: 01206282920
Email: museums@colchester.gov.uk
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