The Village Museum, Castle Combe
The Village Museum is run by the villagers and provides a fascinating insight in to the history of this most historic village and its delightful countryside surroundings. Although a small museum there are many artifacts on display including old photographs of people and places, archeological finds, architectural features rescued from the village and old maps. The museum is staffed by villagers who are willing to answer any questions you may have.
View the Museum Catalogue
Scrope's History of Castle Combe
The Castle
Heraldry
A Personal History of Castle Combe by David Eyers
Castle Combe School 1936 (with thanks to David Eyers)
Museum News
The museum is delighted to have been awarded a grant from the heritage
lottery fund for a new interactive exihibit.
Work is progressing on the content for this exhibit.
Other News:
The Castle Combe Museum Banner
The Finding of a Sampler from Castle Combe in New Zealand
The village museum is open on Sundays and Bank Holidays from
Easter through to October from 2-5pm.
The museum can be found halfway up the hill, between the public car-park at the
top, and the old village at the bottom.
The museum can be open by prior arrangement, contact curator 01249 782250
There is no admission fee, however the museum does rely on voluntary donations by visitors and so any contributions are most welcome.
Unfotunately, due to the steep steps, disabled access is limited for our museum.
If you have any recollections of the village in the past, or were born and bred in the area, the museum would like to hear from you. We would be interested in any stories of life in past times in the area, or even if you simply enjoyed your visit to the village or museum. You can e-mail the museum at villagemuseum@castle-combe.com.
If you would like to contribute to the upkeep of the museum, send a cheque made payable to 'Castle Combe Village Museum' to: Castle Combe Village Museum, c/o Combe Cottage, Castle Combe, Wiltshire, UK.
Village School Display.
Roman Artifacts
