The town’s Museum is a treasure trove of historic items, giving a visitor a peek into Bradford on Avon’s varied history. The Museum is run by a dedicated team of local volunteers to catalogue the natural and historic heritage of Bradford on Avon and the surrounding villages. Amongst the collection is St Christopher’s Shop, a replica of a local Bradford on Avon pharmacy The Christopher family had an antiquarian interest in pharmacy and many other subjects and kept many of the old items from the past. The shop finally shut its doors in 1986 and the items and some of its interiors were moved to the Bradford on Avon museum! The museum also has seasonal exhibits highlighting Bradford on Avon exciting past.
The Museum’s website can also act as a great starting point if you are interested in a specific period of BoA’s history and want to dig deeper which you can visit HERE
Location:
Bradford on Avon Library
Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1BY
Opening Times:
Easter to End October
Wednesdays – Saturdays: 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 4pm, Sundays & Bank Holidays: 2pm – 4pm
November
Wednesdays – Fridays & Sundays: 2pm – 4pm, Saturdays: 10.30pm – 12.30pm & 2pm – 4pm
December – Mid January: Closed
Mid-January to Easter
Wednesdays – Fridays & Sundays 2pm – 4pm, Saturdays 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 4pm
School and other group visits at other times by prior arrangement
The opening is subject to availability of volunteers
Visit the Museum
A fantastic place to delve deeper into the fascinating history of Bradford on Avon