I went there as part of a theatre conference and was shown round by one of the excellent guides. Sadly not all the exhibits were working due to H&S but it is a fascinating place and you must visit to see a part of our...More

I have been meaning to visit the hat museum for a long time, I’m so glad I finally went today with my wife .The guide was excellent a local I would guess,he answered all my questions and made the museum come alive for us ....More

Had an excellent guided tour of this museum and learnt so much. Hatters make hats for the gentlemen and milliners make the ladies hats. Loads of beautiful hats on display including some which could be tried on. Very complex machinery for stretching the hoods -...More

Who knew that the making of hats could be so interesting. Whilst this is not a working museum, the tour guide brought it all to life. People, working conditions, machinery equipment and methods (no health and safety in the past!!) plus a wonderful display of...More

Just happened to come across this museum one Sunday morning. It was really interesting with a good mix of hats and the equipment used to make them. Free entry too.

A great way to spend a rainy afternoon (or a sunny one come to that). I never imagined hats could be so interesting. ......from the basic processing to the finished article it's all here 🎩. Very friendly receptionist who stars in some of the videos....More

I have been to this museum on numerous occasions. It is fully wheelchair accessible, with lifts throughout. Go down to the first floor, where you get a introduction to hats of all shapes, designs and sizes, hats from around the world, hats of different religious...More