Reviews of Hollytrees Museum. (Museum) in Colchester (Essex).

Hollytrees Museum

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Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1UG, United Kingdom

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Information of Hollytrees Museum, Museum in Colchester (Essex)

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Reviews of Hollytrees Museum

K. T.

Really nice family friendly free museum. Lots of top quality items from the past to marvel at. Many of them are domestic appliances, but there are toys. The house was once a grand house owned by the MP for Colchester , Charles Grey (not the Prime Minister) in the 1700's. There is information about demostic Servants and the History of the House. Very interesting 👌

T. T.

Hollytrees Museum is a small lovely museum located in Colchester and situated within Castle Park, off Colchester High Street. The museum is a beautiful Georgian townhouse and surrounded by beautiful gardens. It is worth a quick visit if you happen to be in Colchester town and even strolling around the gardens can be very relaxing.

P. P.

This is a really great museum set in a lovely Georgian House at the entry to Colchester Castle Gardens. Some beautiful paintings, clocks, kitchenware, and toys. Plenty to see for all the family and crammed with information. Small shop to buy keepsakes and books at the information centre within. Sadly there is no booklet to cover all what can be seen but the museum entry is free, donations are welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and strongly recommend it as part of your Colchester discovery.

A. N.

Lovely little free museum, very close to Colchester castle. The tourist information centre is also based here. Well worth spending an hour or so here. Loved the display of vintage children's toys and the domestic equipment. The clock display was enlightening too.

A. R.

This is a lovely place, free of charge. You can get to see some amazing flowers.if you walk further down you will see the play area for kids. The play area is suitable for kids who are between 2-9 yrs old.

N. B.

A very enjoyable experience with lovely staff who were very friendly. Three floors of fantastic old clocks, toys, household items accompanied with photos and write ups which really tell the story about the house. Spent a very good hour here with the kids.

J. H.

An absolute gem of a museum that really complements the Castle next door and the Natural History Museum over the road. A fascinating look at the history of life and industry in Colchester - and the building itself - with artifacts ranging from teaspoons and boots to kitchen appliances and toys. It's certainly worth an hour of your time, especially for anyone living in the borough; the room about the city's manufacturing history is expansive, and worth a visit alone.

K. M.

Great little museum, interactive for the children to enjoy different areas and fabulous considering its free entry. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The staff are friendly and helpful too

S. R.

A small but very lovely museum house. It is located in a lovely park, right next to Colchester Castle.

I. V.

Strongly recommended!. Free entry museum, very interesting. Lovely, a piece of Colchester's history. It's at the Castle's gardens, such beautiful place.

C. G. P.

Only small but on three levels charting life and the the inventions that made life easier from old vacuums and washing machines to 50's/70's children's popular toys. Lovely memories of my childhood and more innocent times. Yes worth a visit. Carl

I. M.

An interesting museum, showing the history of the town of Colchester, and it is free. Well worth a visit when in Colchester, the bonus is that it is in Castle Park and adjacent to the castle, so no real excuse for not visiting. Once inside you will find pleasant and helpful staff.

D. M.

Good family friendly museum. Couldn't believe that we spent a hour in there! Toilets are located conveniently around the museum. Not sure if there is full disabled access, but I did spot a lift when I was upstairs.

J. Q.

Very nice little museum. Enjoyed the gallery of grandfather clocks most. Be sure to donate!

Y. S.

Very well presented and absorbing exhibits. Totally nostalgic. Completely free entry.

P. B.

Nice little museum in a beautiful Georgian town house, once belonging to the Gray's family. The Wetzlar Garden next to it contains several interesting tomb stones, many dating to the 1600's, originally from Great Tey church west of Colchester.

C. G.

Helpful staff. We only really required the use of the toilets but I would consider visiting properly another day. Lots of relics.

M. M.

A small museum but very interesting. You can find a bit of everything but it was well explained and well organised. Also it’s free so if you have some time I recommend you to take a look inside.

P. C.

Good look round free admission worth a visit

s. f.

Great little museum, staff were very pleasant too.

A. F.

Worth a visit. Free entry and some interesting artifacts. Lovely setting but my son wasn't very engaged.

S. P.

It shows you how life was back then, typical style of house museum really over a couple of floors in this small mansion. Nice gardens just a shame you cant go all the way to the bedrooms to see how they lived there but all in all ok. 7/10

K. H.

Lovely museum, very interesting. Highly recommend 10/10

B. B. T. S. t.

Beautiful place if you like to step back in Time

A.

Got Colchester souvenirs and for the Queen's Jubilee celebration. No entrance fee.👍

P. I.

Very interesting, sorry you have to close duebto virus

E.

Lovely museum.. but! Could not see most of the exhibits as there was a distinct lack of lighting... not sure if cutting back on lecky or bulb failures.. no idea.. terrible.. honestly..

H. J.

Good for people who likes antiques.

B. H.

Very nice guided tour of the ancient history and monuments of Colchester. I read some of the basic history before my trip but it was not easy to follow the drama. With an informed and personally enthusiastic storyteller, the tour creates a more substantial experience of times past.

D. M.

For a museum that costs nothing to enter, Hollytrees is great! There's a lot in there for all ages to enjoy, in particular some great interactive areas to keep children entertained. Has a nice little gift store at the entrance/exit. Well worth a visit whilst you're in the Castle grounds.

M. M.

Lovely.lovely museum but last visit spoilt by horrendous behaviour from school children from Ipswich with a teacher who lacked control...it won't stop us visiting however I will check if school visits on!

J. B.

Staff very helpful, lovely setting

C. N.

Very interesting. Thank you

S. W.

We loved it! We took an 8 and a 6 year old plus a 15month old in a buggy. A baby changing facility would have been helpful as the toilet floor was very small! We managed though.

L. K.

I love this museum so much. The people who work here are so friendly and approachable. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask a member of staff. I spoke with a man who was either a volunteer there or someone who worked there. He new so much about the history of the museum. He showed me a dollhouse in one of the rooms and it was actually a replica of what the museum looked like when it was a house. He explained what every room in the house was. I sat down and listened to everything that he said. The museum has stairs and also a lift. There are also toilets and a gift shop. The museum is wheelchair accessible via a ramp.

F. E.

Serene environment and lists of history to learn.

C. P.

Great little Museum. Especially if you are into grandfather clocks. Couldn't escape noticing the incorporation of a deliberately phallic look to one of them, which uses modern clear Perspex/plasic to it - a design being well ahead of its time - no pun intended. Also, the very knowing glint in the eye and roguish smile in the old photo of the gentleman who designed the timepiece, was very telling... This esoteric detail would be unnoticed by most, but is worth a visit by an adult to see this particular exhibit, and was my favourite curated item to be honest hehehe. This FREE museum is a good component to the town's vast heritage and I would say it's well worth throwing a few quid in the donation bucket on the way out. Bravo Colchester Town Council.

O. a. a. s.

Located by the castle in some lovely gardens the free entry museum is worth a visit pack full interesting stuff. Each room has a different theme so plenty to see.

S. N.

Lovely museum some really interesting stuff to look at and it's free! Kids love the dolls houses and also a toy exhibition and a tunnel to crawl through. Good for adults and kids alike.

D. D.

Beautiful museum and lots of history Free to enter I have donated

R. C.

Very interesting museum made me very welcome too

d. c.

Nice little place with quite a few interesting bits to look at in the museum and it's in the grounds of Colchester castle so the ground are lovely to walk around. Childrens play area and food places inside the ground

J. L.

Some interesting exhibits, bit it would be lovely to see the whole house restored to Georgian or Victorian era, including kitchen and servants areas. I think people would pay to look around then

N. K. K.

England’s oldest recorded town is also its oldest Roman city. With a history dating back almost 2000 years, it’s a wonder that more people don’t visit this north Essex town, an hour from London by train. Visit the Norman castle, built on Roman foundations, and the ruined St Botolph’s priory, founded about 1100AD. The excellent Hollytrees Museum, adjacent to leafy Castle Park, has interesting displays about the city and its past residents, including an extensive collection of antique clocks. When you’re ready to rest your legs, the town has plenty of cafés from which to choose, including the characterful Tymperleys, housed in a Tudor mansion. via Trip Trivia

P. N.

I loved this museum...I'm 62 and this had so much equipment,toys and school stuff from my youth.I also enjoyed looking at the portraits,especially the sour faced woman from 17oo's who had 15 children,125 grandchildren,300+ greatgrandchildren and so on...Sunday dinner at hers must have been a riot!My grandchildren enjoyed the exhibits too and the little gift shop.The museum is free and well worth a visit.

W. J.

Among the most informative staff lve ever come across and they couldn't have been more helpful. They are a credit to what is a wonderful Museum.

P. G.

This is a very nicely presented museum. Lots to see in pleasant surroundings. Free admission also.

N. H.

Brilliant place to bring children. Explore the past. Small area for children to play and dress up. Has a gift shop.

n.

Nice little museum and castle park is beautiful. Free entry so well worth a visit.

R. O.

Fantastic exhibits of so much historical relivence, set in a beautiful building. Plenty to interest all age groups.

D. G.

Really enjoyed our visit friendly staff would go again

E. “. P. O. G. W.

Free entry to find out lots about Colchester's recent history including aspects of childhood over 200 years as well as Colchester's history of going it's own way

N. B.

Lovely little free museum. Very friendly staff. Lifts access.

B. D.

Shows an interesting history of Colchester through the life of one house. Can link it in with a visit to the castle and/or the children's playpark.

P. B.

Interesting place and staff very friendly

L. M.

Interesting museum with lots for children to get involved with....and it's free!!

R. F.

Small but really interesting. I do recomend it

B. U.

Nice little historic museum. Lots to learn and do.

Z. E.

Free Admission And Nice Selection Of Different Rooms To Explore. Worth Popping By!

J. L.

Interested in history? Plenty to see here!

s. c.

What a lovely place to visit . Grandson loved the toys and old kitchen equipment .

P. B.

Great museum - shame my kids didn't want to go in!

S. J.

It's a great museum. A must see for the clock enthusiasts.

N. M.

Really good social history of Colchester experience. Added bonus that it was free to enter.

T. F.

Great place full of wonderful things and it's free.

C. K.

Interesting especially if you like s grandfather clock 😀

J. F.

Really interesting and the staff were very helpful and friendly

H. A.

Brilliant place to visit. Helpful & friendly staff

G. W.

Fab little museum, my boys loved it

b. m.

Great place to visit, very interesting and informative

J. C.

Great place to visit, very interesting and informative

G. P.

Interesting place to visit and it's free

S. P.

Yes a good musium of Colchester and surrounding areas.

A. P.

Great museum focused on social history

A. P.

Great free place to take the kids

M. M.

Lovely place & it’s free 👍

S. H.

Great place to hide from sun and rain

K. B.

Lots of offbeat and quirky local stories.

P. W.

Good range of information, friendly staff

C. T.

Such childhood memories

J. F.

Life as it was years ago.

M. H.

Nice and quiet..with friendly staff

M. J.

great place to visit, and it is free

A. B.

Nice expo

A. K.

My son loves it here

h. c.

Very interesting

B. B.

Superb historical venue

J. M.

People are nice

K. T.

Great place for kids

V. A.

Lovely place

D. F.

Decent little find in Colchester

M. O.

Well worth a visit

S. d.

Small but OK.

B. P.

Have already reviewed.

N. G.

Interesting.

D. S.

Good place to visit

L. R.

Interesting little museum

T. G.

Lovely day out

D. W.

Enjoyable

g. M.

Interesting and informative,

J.

Nice place

m. c.

Very educationally

D. f.

Friendly staff

P. L.

Around everything

T. L.

the history

M. V.

(Translated) I would come here with a child again and again - a beautiful collection of toys and utensils, as well as painting and floor clocks. See photos! (Original) Я бы приходила сюда с ребёнком снова и снова - прекрасная коллекция игрушек и предметов утвари, а также живописи и напольных часов. Смотрите фото!

И. Ц.

(Translated) Free entry. Small museum, good collection. (Original) Бесплатный вход. Маленький музей, неплохое собрание.

M. C. A.

(Translated) Delicious! Wanting to visit Colchester Castle, I came across the Hollytrees museum Really friendly staff, an interesting and unexpected show, an opportunity to visit an English house of another era. The two doll houses on display are stunning! (Original) Delizioso! Volendo visitare il castello di Colchester, mi sono imbattuta nel museo Hollytrees Personale veramente gentile, mostra interessante e inaspettata, un'opportunità per visitare una casa inglese d'altri tempi. Stupende le due case di bambola esposte!

V. D. C.

(Translated) Visiting this museum is like diving into the recent past. The room of the ancient clocks is interesting, among others some still working. (Original) Visitare questo museo è come fare un tuffo nel passato recente. Interessante la stanza degli antichi orologi, tra l'altro alcuni ancora funzionanti.

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