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Elmbridge Museum

Elmbridge Museum, located in the heart of Weybridge, is a fascinating source of local knowledge and entertainment, combining the rich history of our beautiful borough with a great series of contemporary exhibitions.

Location of Elmbridge Museum:
Elmbridge Museum is located above Weybridge library in Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DE.
Opening Times:
Open weekdays (except Thursday)
from 11.00am - 5.00pm and
Saturdays from 10.00am - 1.00pm
and 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: Admission to the Museum is free
Accessibility: The Museum is accessible to wheelchair users via a lift.
Telephone: 01932 843 573

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Email: ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk
Web: www.elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure/museum 

Displays & Exhibitions

 
The Museum has an absorbing permanent display illustrating the histories and mysteries of the area - a must for anyone seeking to understand what makes Elmbridge the Borough it is today. This is complemented by an exciting and eclectic programme of changing exhibitions. Check out the exhibition programme to make sure you don't miss out!
 

Elmbridge Museum's Learning Service

Elmbridge Museum's learning service brings the Museum to wherever you are, working with schools and community groups. Discovery boxes, filled with objects and information on a range of fascinating subjects bring history to life. There is something for everyone - why not see what our learning services offer?
 
Researching Personal Or Local History
The Museum is also a great resource for people researching personal or local history. The local studies room is open to all and brimming with research resources. Look at what is available in the local studies room or |contact us directly to see if we can help.

Elmbridge Borough

 
Elmbridge Museum, part of Elmbridge Borough Council's Leisure & Cultural Services Division. The museum covers the history of the entire Elmbridge borough, which incorporates 17 distinctive towns and villages.
Elmbridge is excellent - Elmbridge Borough Council - Towns & Villages include Weybridge, Walton on Thames, Hersham, Esher, Oxshott, Claygate, Cobham, East Molesey, Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton, West Molesey. Oatlands Village forms part of Weybridge
Towns & Villages include Weybridge, Walton on Thames, Hersham, Esher, Oxshott, Claygate, Cobham, East Molesey, Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton, West Molesey. Oatlands Village forms part of Weybridge
Travelling By Car
Junction 11 off M25 then A317 to Weybridge or A3 Painshill Junction then A245 and B374 to Weybridge. There is a large public car park located at the rear of Elmbridge Museum
Travelling By Rail
Train to Weybridge, then 15 minutes walk to Museum. Frequent trains from Waterloo, Woking and Guildford. Train information and bookings from the trainline
Travelling By Bus
Services 451, 461, 470, 471, 551 and Peterbus 4 run to Weybridge. Information from Traveline: 0871 200 2233.
 

Historic Photos

The photo on the right (kindly provided by Elmbridge Museum) is of Thos Dix Butchers, Weybridge c1900
How different Church Street used to look!
 Current generations will be surprised to see
this commonplace site of animal carcasses hanging up outside the shop.
 
For more local history and photos of Weybridge and surrounding areas, see the Local History, Memories and Photos section on this all about Weybridge website
 
Share Your Memories & Photos of Weybridge & surrounding areas
Photos and memories from the community and contributions from historians to all about Weybridge are welcome. We can share these with the local community.
Please email your information, memories or photos to info@allaboutWeybridge.co.uk or phone us on 01483 771 345.
Thos Dix Butchers Church Street Weybridge Surrey
 

 
 

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