We (3 adults) arrived less than 40min before closing, but decided to go ahead with the tour. We were told it would be a bit of a rush and we were the only ones there. The guide and narrator was really...
Excellent visit for both young and old. School children from six years of age upwards. Very educational.
A great insight into a past eduction. Maybe it should be adopted today particularly the Maths.
Amusing afternoon. Very enjoyable and would definitely recommend.
I have seen a number of plays at the Market Theatre recently and was impressed by the quality of the acting, directing, technical stuff like light and sound. Customer service was exceptional, with friendly...
No matter how well you think you know the Museum and however many times you've visited, there's always something new to discover. It's staffed and maintained almost entirely by volunteers, and a friendlier...
Unexpected and fascinating insight into the lives and education of school children and their teachers over the last two hundred years; being in the classrooms is like being whooshed back in time; you can...
It's a wonderful living museum lovingly restored by many local people. It has a great future!
Probably the best collection of historic schoolrooms, books, photos and artefacts you're likely to find anywhere - a brilliant day out!
The museum gives a strong and very interesting historical look at schooling for the last 200 years.
A school museum in historic buildings including the great monitorial schoolroom for 300 pupils and their one Master, the very beginnings of education for everyone. A great place for everyone,especially...
The museum is culturally importante, at the same time that provides opportunities for readers, educators and researchers helps to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's education history.
A great place to visit for all ages, lots to see and lots to do. A great place to volunteer with a fantastic group of friendly and enthusiastic people who pride on having the best and most unique museum...
A fascinating visit to the world of education in Victorian days set in unique buildings with excellent information and helpful guides
The QMT is an amazing resource for both the local community and as a hobby for theatre enthusiasts. Seen and been in some amazing productions that make you appreciate the hard work and determination that...
The Queen Mother Theatre is a longstanding and prestigious part of the community that has a wonderful charm and is open to the public to enjoy quality performances by all ages , for all ages.
Our grandchildren aged 5 and 7 love visiting the British Schools Museum during the school holidays. There are lots of interesting activities for them to take part in, like toy- making. I wish museums had...
Me and my partner thought that this was an excellent museum and definitely worth a visit if you are in hitchin or even the hertfordshire area! It is within a beautiful building which looks deceivingly...
Two or three hours to spare ? Then visit this unique museum and be taken back in time, the headmasters house is a must and finish with a cup of tea in the cafe.
This museum is more than a museum; it is an experience. Not only can you tour classrooms, from an enormous monitorial schoolroom, to a galleried classroom, to a wartime classroom, but you can also take...
It has to be the staff who definitely reflect the enthusiasm of the manager. A museum can be just a petrified shadow of the things preserved within, but here the place hums with the blood of the staff.
Because of it's uniqueness, The British Schools Museum is a very interesting place to visit. Situated in historic Hitchin, there are plenty of fascinating things to see and a welcome cup of tea can be...
We have enjoyed many visits to The British Schools Museum and find the exhibitions interesting in their variety. We love to take our friends and family there.We often pop in to the cafe to sample the scrumptious...
This museum is up there with the best because the building and artefacts makes such a great atmosphere and the staff are excellent in role, enthusiastic and knowldegeable
You'd never guess from the outside of this museum tucked away on Queen Street in Hitchin what wonders there are to discover inside. Firstly, it's huge! There are four amazing classrooms depicting school...
