Park House, The Toy & Collectors Museum, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucester, England


Lorries, cars and trucks by the score!No visit to Stow-on-the-Wold would be complete without paying a visit to Park House Toy & Collectors museum, one of the best private collections of toys on show in the country. You will be amazed at the internationally acclaimed collection with its Victorian, Edwardian and later toys on display. No matter what your age you will find what you are looking for - memories of a bygone age, or a look into the past.

The museum is open February, March, April, June, July, August, September and October on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The Toy Museum may be open at other times by arrangement but please phone first before travelling (01451 830159).How many Pooh Bears, Kermits and Snoopies can you see?

 Bring back wonderful old memories Admission charges are as follows:- Adults: £2.50; Seniors, children and students: £2.00; Families (2 adults and 2 to 3 children): £5.00. Be sure to telephone in advance to confirm opening times for a group booking or if you are travelling a long way.

You will find collections of books, baby plates, miniature sewing machines, trains, boats, and planes, lead soldiers and much much more. The showcases are packed with the most amazing sights as you can see from the pictures. Come and see for yourself, the treasures are endless and the pleasure is all yours.A gaggle of Gollies perhaps?

 

The Toy Museum, 8 Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucester GL54 1AQ.

www.glos-cotswolds.com