Reviews The Newarke Houses Museum - Leicester City of Leicester

Address: The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 116 225 4980

Business type: Historical place museum

How to get WebSite To call WhatsApp
Are you the owner of the business?
User FAQs

Visitors can expect to see collections of toys dating back to the 1500s, a recreated First World War trench, a 1950s street scene with shops and a pub, and a thought-provoking regimental collection. The museum also has beautiful public gardens to relax in.

Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House were both built around 1511 in the area of Leicester. They are now located at the heart of De Montfort University campus in the city. The houses were owned by William Wygston and Thomas Skeffington respectively.

Card payments are currently not working at the museum due to a cyber incident affecting Leicester City Council. Visitors are advised to bring cash if they wish to make purchases at the Museum Shop or to make a donation. For ticketed events, it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance or bring cash to pay at the door.

Visitors have described the museum as well-presented with a diverse selection of displays. They have praised the mock-up of the WW1 trench, the Victorian cobbled street, and the pretty gardens. The staff have been described as caring, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Visitors can share their feedback about their visit to the museum on Tripadvisor. This allows others to read about their experiences and helps the museum to improve its services based on visitor feedback.


What do users think?
Leave us your opinion
Comment sent successfully! We will review it in the next few hours.