Manningtree Museum
Museums & Science Centres · Manningtree, Essex
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Closed — opens Wednesday at 10am
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Manningtree Museum is a small local history museum housed within Manningtree Library on the High Street, run by a volunteer group. Its displays use cases, photographs, posters and everyday objects to tell the story of the town and the surrounding villages of Mistley and Lawford. Because it is compact, a visit suits a short outing, and it pairs well with a walk around the town centre. The museum also keeps an archive of local photographs and publications, and the group offers walking trails that families can follow on foot. Older children with an interest in history and local heritage will get the most from the displays, and the group also runs talks and events through the year.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
Wet wipes
Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
Plasters
Safety pinsStraps break.- Waterproof phone pouch
Lip balm
Spare batteries
Snack pot
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Photos: 維基小霸王, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Renée Kools, CC BY 4.0 · Nema Evin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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