The museum began in 1980 and opened to the public in 1981. It was started by the archaelogical section of the Bourne Society with Lesley Keteringham as its first curator; there are still close links with the Bourne Society whose members provide many of the volunteers...

Titsey is one of the largest surviving historic estates in Surrey. It dates back to the mid-sixteenth century, though the first impression now is of a comfortable early-nineteenth century house in a picturesque park, under the North Downs which hereabout rise to...

The Museum of Croydon is a brilliant, fun place to spend a couple of hours, and to discover the real history of Croydon.

Step back in time and visit Little Holland House which was designed, built and furnished by one remarkable man - Frank Reginald Dickinson (1874-1961). Inspired by the ideas of John Ruskin and William Morris, he had dreamed of the type of house that would meet their...

The hammer-beam roof of the Great Hall is Grade I listed. Carews lived here in Beddington from 1352. Sir Nicholas Carew KG was a companion of Henry VIII, but was executed as a traitor in 1536. His son Sir Francis created the first English outdoor orangery. The house...

Honeywood is a fine late Victorian and Edwardian house, incorporating part of an earlier 17th century building, overlooking the picturesque town ponds. The restored interior contains a wealth of period detail and displays on a range of topics linked to the history of...

The Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum records the lives and experience and celebrates the achievements of people with mental health problems.

Reigate Priory is a grade 1 listed building set in 65 acres of open parkland. The museums present exhibitions are on a wide range of subjects designed to appeal to both adults and children. It has a collection of local history and domestic items as well as period...

It was founded in 1247 as the priory of St Mary of Bethlehem; the site now covered by Liverpool Street station. By the fourteenth century it was already treating the insane. In 1547 it came under the control of the City of London as one of the five ‘Royal’...

Nineteenth century defensive fort positioned on top of Reigate Hill, affording sweeping views across the Weald