Amberley Museum

If I could give 6 stars it wouldn't be enough. This museum is more than just an attraction..It's a labour of love for many enthusiasts that make you feel so welcome coming into their domain. We were lucky enough to come when there was a steam festival. You can smell the history.What a place!

Great day out for the family. Lots to see and do. We loved the bus and train rides. There are a lot of interactive displays from old (telecoms, electricity, steam engines, etc) to the latest technology. Very educational and great fun. We chose to walk throughout but you can easily use the bus or train if you prefer not to walk as there are stops dotted about. A lot of the attractions are inside so even if the weather is not great you can enjoy the day.There are a few places to buy drinks and snacks. We had lunch at the main cafe and food was very good but it can get very busy with a bit of a wait (around 20min for us) to get the food.

What a day! We loved it here! My husband loved the publishing rooms, and we adored the train ride. The displays and exhibitions are fab!! Definately recommend here! We have a 10 year old too, we will be bringing him here in the future! Also, the Electricity Interactive Exhibit was so much fun!!

This is a dog friendly gem! The museum is such a fantastic place in a beautiful location. We were here on an event day, yet it never felt over crowded as the museum covers a wide area. You can get around by bus and/or train too. If you have your dog with you, they are welcome everywhere. The volunteers are great with them.Each area has a lot of history and information. The kids visiting the museum were so engaged with each area we went into, so all ages will love this place. There is also a heritage area where you can see people actively keeping skills and trades alive.The restaurant served lovely food and afternoon snacks.It's so nice for us to be able to go out for the day and take our dog with us, and this museum was really incredible. We had such a brilliant day. All the volunteers were just so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We will be back for more of your event days now.

Lovely place to visit. Hadn't been for a good few years, but still lots to see and do. The staff are mainly volunteers and are more than happy to tell you about the various crafts and show you how things work. The little train and the vintage buses are a real treat. There's a large cafe/restaurant on site, but also plenty of picnic spots. Pretty nature trail. Free parking.

Amberley Museum is one of those places that you go to and boot yourself for not going sooner!Something of interest for everyone, with younger folks getting to see things that they may never have seen before and older ones (like me) reminiscing about things that they worked with or had in their home in years gone by.Very dog friendly indeed and I think that this policy definitely pays off for the museum as responsible dog owners will visit, spend their money, be respectful of the museum and also go on to support the museum by visiting again and also recommending others to do the same. If other venues took this dog friendly approach, then I think they would see their visitor numbers rise.Everyone volunteering at the museum was super friendly and really helpful, giving the place a warm, welcoming atmosphere.Quite a few families were there with their children on the day we visited and it was great to see the kids really enjoying themselves but at the same time learning (whilst not even knowing they were learning!) - - a really, really good day out, HIGHLY recommended.

Great day out for the family. We take our 2 year old and he absolutely loves it. He loves riding on the trains and bus! The volunteers there are so lovely and really helpful.

I have been visiting this museum for over 30 years, at first with my parents and grandparents and now I take my young children. It is always a great day out for all the family. Excellent exhibits, friendly and helpful staff, plenty to entertain all ages. When I found out a few years ago that they host a Home front" event every year I have been going with my family whenever I can. Highly recommended."

An incredible place, I had not imagined that something like it could exist. The conservation is excellent, each of the houses contains a perfectly represented theme and the most surprising thing is that everything works. Machinery, printing presses, trains, buses, lathes, analog switchboards, etc... You have to go see it and especially with children so that our past is not lost. Incredible volunteers, thank you so much for making us remember those times where things were very different.