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Victorian Street
The Victorian Street is open to explore with your museum ticket. Unfortunately the toy shop, chemist and sweet shop will remain closed until it is safe to bring back our volunteers. You will however still be able to buy sweets from the main gift shop.
We have added more seats in the street, so why not take a moment to relax and enjoy your surroundings?
Toy Shop
Play with traditional toys in our toy shop on the Victorian Street. We also have a large selection of pocket money treats, Jelly Cat collection and wooden toys for sale.
Sweet Shop
No visit to the Victorian Street is complete without a trip to the sweet shop. Discover old favourites including bonbons, pear drops and aniseed balls.
Police Station
Meet our resident bobbies and see what crime and punishment was like in Victorian times. You'll visit the cells, learn about prison food and see handcuffs, truncheons and other paraphernalia.
Blacksmiths
Our master blacksmith Peat Oberon can often be found hard at work in the traditional Forge. When he is around, why not pop in and say hi.
Grocers
Discover how loose tea would have been measured out ‘the old-fashioned way’. Fresh produce grown in the Walled Garden is sometimes available to purchase (seasonal).
Printers
Our Victorian printers has a working 1839 Albion Printing Press and a Columbian Eagle Press . Why not have a go at printing your name using traditional wooden type?
Drapers
Play dress-up and try on hats, caps, bonnets, waistcoats and pinafores in the Drapers. Learn about the history of fashion and the perils of the Corset!
Chemist
Pay a trip to J.Walker Chemist for advice on all ailments and remedies. Even have a go at crushing and rolling your own tablets.
Charles Twist Photographey
You are invited to don costumes and pose in front of our old-fashioned backdrop for your very own Victorian portrait session. During holiday time only, sessions must be pre-booked.