Rescuing and preserving the past of the English Midlands for over 50 years
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings has been rescuing the built heritage of the Midlands since 1962, when a group of volunteers started the Museum by rescuing a timber-framed house from Bromsgrove dating back to 1450 which was about to be demolished.
Since then the Museum has rescued 30 buildings which faced destruction and transported them to our rural site in North Worcestershire, and re-erected them for the benefit of visitors from across the UK and beyond. We have also been involved in numerous campaigns and restorations to preserve buildings on their original sites when this was possible.
The Museum uses the rescued buildings to show what life was like for the people of the Midlands in the past - especially everyday buildings which would not otherwise be preserved. Our collection represents all types of peoples' homes and workplaces - not just those of the wealthy or aristocratic!
Avoncroft has done all of this without direct funding from local or national government - but has relied on the good will and support of millions of people who have visited and decided to support this work or from people who hope to visit in the future.
Please help support us by donating to the Museum's campaign to continue this important work
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Julia’s Beauty Room
donated
£20
Towards repairs from the vandalism. Looking forward to visiting soon 🙂
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Tracy Gadd
Such a shame! My grandparents old mill is at Avoncroft and we love it there. Hope things get fixed soon.
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Tracey Giles
donated
£5
Hope this helps xx
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Jane
So sorry mindless delinquents / vandals have done this to you - I hope those responsible are found.
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Simon
donated
£20
We are life members and adore your museum. The opening weekend promises to be such a fantastic event and also financially helpful. I hope this donation helps.
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Robert
donated
£10
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Jane
donated
£25
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George Carey
donated
£45
Appalled to read of the vandalism. Hope this donation helps a bit.
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Lorna
A little something towards the repairs.
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Gary
donated
£25
Small token in response to mindless act of vandalism you suffered this weekend.
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Nial
I know it's not much but hope it helps towards the cost of repairs mindless vandals have caused
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Susan Harper
donated
£100
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Wayne farrington
donated
£20
Anonymous
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£20
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Julie
donated
£10
We are annual pass holders and miss coming so much. Hope to see you open soon x
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Karen
donated
£15
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Oliver , Nancy and Edward
donated
£10
Children love Avoncroft and look forward to it reopening
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Marion Clifford
donated
£100
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Steve and Deb Newell
donated
£10
We hope you can recover. The very best of luck to you all.
Anonymous
Love this place! ♥️
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Keith
donated
£25
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Francis Pope
donated
£55
We can’t wait until your doors open again. Good luck.
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Shelley
donated
£10
I am a family member of many years, I hope you manage to keep afloat.
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Andy Sutton
donated
£25
As a great fan of the museum in general and the national kiosk collection and telephone exchange in particular, I'm pleased to be able to support your appeal. Best wishes to all and stay safe! :-)
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Bob
Well worth saving....wish I could afford more
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Rachel McGarvey
donated
£20
Best wishes to all staff in these difficult times. We have had so many happy and memorable visits over the years. Such an important part of our historical and family past - fingers tightly crossed that the museum is able to remain part of our future too.
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Susan
donated
£25
You have such a wonderful collection in great surroundings we are so pleased to offer a little help.
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Stuart
donated
£25
Been coming to Avoncroft since 1971. Long may it continue!!
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Paul Douglas
I don't want to see another local centre like Avoncroft museum become another casualty and pledge what little support I can give to keeping this much loved museum running for when we can all share its special qualities again.