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Where the Past Comes to Life!

Come to Yesterday’s World and immerse yourself in a fabulous trip down memory lane.

Discover what Victorian life was really like, and you’ll be absolutely amazed with the 20 distinctive and authentic shops and family rooms from years gone by.

Our superb displays and fantastic memorabilia date from the 18th Century right up to the 1970s.

Whether you’re young or not so young you’ll love the Victorian playroom packed full of amazing wooden toys, what a wartime kitchen was like including authentic rations and a dizzying range of unusual potions.

You’ll marvel at how it used to be at the grocer’s store and chemists shop, both displaying old household favourite goods including iconic 1930s Oxo, Cadbury’s chocolate and Coleman’s mustard to name a few.

A further range of interactive displays heightens your journey into a lost world that is certain to be enjoyed by young alike.

There’s plenty of fascinating facts from skilfully-modelled characters from over the last 100 years showing choice insights into life during their times.

Imagine yourself being transported back in time as you walk through our larger than life 500 year old building that houses plenty of secrets. It really is the place where the past comes to life!

Visit our World War II Evacuee Display - fully interactive you’ll discover what it was life was like during the evacation period with many exhibits and what rations were available and what was allowed.

The Royalty Room has a unique mix of high-tech and history and the interactive displays allows you to discover Victorian life from the Queen herself!

Also in this stunning Royalty collection are personal items that actually belonged to Queen Victoria and a fantastic replica of the crown jewels.

Come and read what’s written in an intriguing and rare letter by Queen Elizabeth II about her first meeting with Prince Philip.