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Located in the historic market town of Pickering, Beck Isle Museum has been dubbed North Yorkshire's answer to the Victoria and Albert Museum. It's a hidden gem, jam-packed with more than 60,000 different objects that bring the area's rich history to life.

Overlooking Pickering beck, the museum occupies a Grade II-listed, Regency house that was once poised to be the first agricultural college in England. Home to the museum since 1967, this fine building comprises of 27 rooms, each of which has a different theme. 

Children will jump at the chance to get hands-on with the exhibits. With crayons, paper, toys and games available in the activity room, as well as a pretty picnic area by the beck, it's the perfect spot for a fun and interactive day out for all the family. Play a game of shove ha'penny in the pub, visit the chemist to cure your ills or pop in the blacksmith's to wish in the well.

Accessibility

The outbuildings are fully wheelchair accessible and two self-operated chair lifts allow access to the upper floors.

The main museum building is accessible on the ground floor and a DVD tour is available. The first floor is only accessible via a flight of stairs - please contact us if you would like further guidance.

Disabled parking is available outside the museum.

Support dogs are welcome.

The toilet facilities are fully wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

  • Disabled parking is provided on site. There are several pay and display car parks a short walk away. Coach parties are advised to drop-off and pick-up at the museum, and then use the metered parking at Eastgate car park.
  • Bicycles can be secured to the railings, which surround the front of the building. However, owners do so at their own risk.
  • Baby changing facilities are available
  • Gift shop
  • No café, but a short walk to the town centre will find you a great choice of cafés, tea rooms and eateries

Further information

Winter opening - Closed December and January
Public transport: Beck Isle Museum is located just around the corner from North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Several buses pass through Pickering - see Traveline Yorkshire

Beck Isle Museum
Bridge Street
Beck Isle
Pickering
YO18 8DU
Tel: 01751 473653
Website

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