Opening Times: 11am till 4pm Monday to Saturday Closed on Sundays Family Friendly, dogs welcome Admission FREE but donations welcome
Local history brought to life
Explore the rich history of Fordingbridge and the surrounding areas in one of the most stimulating and fascinating attractions in the town.
Situated on the edge of the New Forest, in the old market town of Fordingbridge on the Hampshire Avon, our small museum is housed on two floors of an old granary and is run by volunteers.
The museum houses a wide range of displays including:
A large Victorian furnished dolls house, historic domestic kitchen equipment, albums of photographs of Fordingbridge and surrounding villages.
Displays about local public houses, a blacksmith’s premises, the local Turks football club, the artist Augustus John, WW2 artefacts and the railway in Fordingbridge.
Other permanent displays include: Local brick making artefacts and history, cobblers equipment and early bicycles.
Entry is free but we rely on donations to keep open so please be generous - Please see the Donations page for details.
The event celebrates 25 years of preserving and sharing the unique history of Fordingbridge and its surrounding communities. From riverbank displays to community talks, the weekend promises a wonderful mix of nostalgia and local pride.
Everyone is welcome – admission is free.
Highlights at the Victoria Rooms (Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 4pm):
Films of Fordingbridge Gone By, including the much-loved “The Last Train”
Photographic Displays featuring historic events such as The Regatta
Oral History Presentations capturing the voices and memories of local residents
Fordingbridge Museum is open from 11am till 4pm Monday to Saturday until Saturday 1st November. There are new displays and new children’s resources. Entry is free, but donations are welcomed. Dogs are welcome. Come and learn more about Fordingbridge and the surrounding area over the years.
