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    Tom Brown's School Museum

    13 Reviews
    #3 of 3 things to do in Uffington
    Museums, History Museums, Speciality Museums
    Closed Now: 14:00 - 17:00
    Broad Street | Village Centre, Uffington SN7 7RA, England
    Open today: 14:00 - 17:00
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    “Compact with absorbable information.”

    You have to park outside the church. It is just around the corner. Concentrates on the local... read more

    Reviewed 22 October 2018
    Dolemite600
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    Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
    “Superb Chance for Kids to See What School was like in the 1800s”

    A very knowledgable guide is available to explain what is what and how schooling was carried out in... read more

    Reviewed 9 January 2018
    FovantHighFlyer
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    Salisbury, United Kingdom
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    A small local museum housed in the unique 1617 building described in Tom Brown's Schooldays, written by Thomas Hughes who was born in the village. Information on the White Horse and other sites of interest in the area. Open Easter to the end of...more
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    Broad Street | Village Centre, Uffington SN7 7RA, England
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    Reviewed 22 October 2018
    Compact with absorbable information.

    You have to park outside the church. It is just around the corner. Concentrates on the local history of the area, from prehistoric times up to modernish times. Quite small and compact. You have just the right amount of information and exhibits to make it...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Dolemite600
    Karen P, Curator at Tom Brown's School Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 24 October 2018

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are a small village museum run entirely on volunteers so your comments are very much appreciated.

    Reviewed 9 January 2018
    Superb Chance for Kids to See What School was like in the 1800s

    A very knowledgable guide is available to explain what is what and how schooling was carried out in the 1800s. There are also many interesting documents relating to local people and events, such as John Betjemen and Thomas Hughes.

    Date of experience: August 2017
    Thank FovantHighFlyer
    Karen P, Curator at Tom Brown's School Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2018

    Thank you for your review & for visiting our village museum. The mock up Victorian schoolroom continues for 2018 together with our new temporary exhibition honouring the local men that served in WW1.

    Reviewed 31 October 2017
    Interesting little museum

    Closed now for the rest of the year, but interesting short visit spent chatting with the well informed curator who gave me some useful tips about places to visit. This was the school where the author of Tom Brown's Schooldays was educated.

    Date of experience: October 2017
    Thank thebusphoebeandme
    Reviewed 30 October 2017
    Fascinating little museum

    Quaint little museum concentrating on local history and, of course, Uffington's two most famous sons - John Betjeman and Thomas Hughes the author of Tom Brown's Schooldays which was set in this very museum. Knowledgeable and willing volunteers on hand to answer questions and help...More

    Date of experience: October 2017
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    Reviewed 10 October 2017
    Tiny museum housed in a unique building

    How fitting that this 400-year old building continues to be a place of education. This tiny museum houses interesting and informative exhibitions of the history of the building itself, fascinating local archaeology and Uffington's surprising literary connections. The displays have been skilfully curated, making this...More

    Date of experience: October 2017
    Thank 556garyj
    Reviewed 6 August 2017 via mobile
    Lovely afternoon visit

    Spent a lovely afternoon visiting the museum and was met by a friendly lady volunteer who was very knowledgeable. The museum is full of history with great displays about the school and local area. Definitely worth a visit and a walk around this charming village....More

    Date of experience: August 2017
    Thank jimjob58
    Karen P, Curator at Tom Brown's School Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 8 August 2017

    Thank you so much for your review & for the comments in our visitors book! We are a very small museum & appreciate such positive feedback.

    Reviewed 25 May 2017
    A little Gem, a must visit.

    A fascinating small museum with a lot to offer. Welcomed by enthusiastic and helpful volunteers the wealth of treasures inside was a delight. So many interesting historic connections in this area and this exquisite 400 year old school house.

    Date of experience: May 2017
    Thank vandd2015
    Karen P, Curator at Tom Brown's School Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2017

    Thank you for your lovely comments - I'm pleased that you enjoyed your visit

    Reviewed 7 May 2017 via mobile
    Unique visit

    We have driven past this museum so many times as live locally. It is open weekends and bank holidays 2-5pm and hosted by volunteers. We were met with a very warm and friendly welcome and the lady also answered all our questions. It was quite...More

    Date of experience: May 2017
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    Reviewed 5 January 2017
    A delighful Village Museum

    The museum is run by volunteers and staffed by the villagers who are very knowledgeable. It is the place made famous by Thomas Hughes in "Tom Brown's Schooldays" so much is devoted to that. Also the home for some years of John Betjamin of with...More

    Date of experience: October 2016
    Thank Geoffrey F
    Reviewed 9 August 2014 via mobile
    Small

    A lovely small museum in a literary hub of this part of the world being home to author of Tom Brown's school days, John Betjemin and Pam Ayres. The temporary small exhibit on WW1 brings home the impact of events 100 years ago on ordinary...More

    Date of experience: August 2014
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    Angela5999
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    Response from Karen P | Property representative |
    Hello Angela - the old schoolroom is 400 years old this year & the date above the door is 1617
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