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Red
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Description |
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| The Red House Museum
is a museum well worth a visit, housed in Georgian building (built
as a workhouse in 1764) and filled with a rich variety
of displays and objects which reflect the
social and natural history. Some of the findings from Hengistbury Head can be seen here.
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Open |
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All year (closed
- Good Friday, Christmas & New Year)
Tues to Sat, 10am - 5pm (4pm on Sat)
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Prices |
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Contact |
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More pictures |
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Garden |
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This very rare fire engine was installed in Christchurch Barracks in 1795. It was designed by the famous engineer Joseph Bramah (1748-1814) best known as the designer of a type of high-security lock. |
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Directions |
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| Next to the Priory
Church. |
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Parking |
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| At the end of the
road (Quay Road), pay and display. |
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Refreshments |
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Accessibility |
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 Wheelchair
accessible and toilets for the disabled |
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Events |
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| See the What's
on page on the museum's website
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