Berkswell museum is situated in a 16th Century Cottage, behind the Almshouses in Berkswell’s village centre and opened its’ doors to visitors for the first time in 1981.
A visit will reveal four rooms housing exhibits relating to the Parish of Berkswell including memorabilia, farm implements, tools, household items, Church and Parish documents. The collection features famous residents of the past such as Maud Watson (the first Ladies Singles Champion at Wimbledon), former England cricket captain R.E.S. (Bob) Wyatt and Jeremy Brett, an actor best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes.
The Museum is open on Sunday afternoons and Monday Bank Holidays, 2.30pm to 6pm from May until the first weekend in October. The museum also opens at Easter. Visits can be made on other days by prior arrangement by calling Richard Spears on 01676 534244 or Jane Edwards (01676 532138).
