Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum

 An experience for the whole family to enjoy together

This Somerset attraction is believed to be the only one of its kind in the country.

 A nostalgic experience reminding you of those favourite classic TV programmes with an extensive collection of radios
Remember those happy times watching the programmes you loved
Which were your favourite programmes?
Come and see if you can spot them in the museum.

It is Surprisingly larger than most visitors imagine,   The largest collection of its kind!  Montacute TV  Radio & Toy Museum has probably the largest collection of its kind open to the public in the UK. This fascinating family attraction is filled with thousands of toys, books, games, and memorabilia related to TV and radio programmes. With over 500 vintage and novelty radios & a collection of televisions.  It is situated in the picturesque village of Montacute used in the filming of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’. 
Featured on TV and Radio. The museum itself has featured on Channel 4’s ‘Collectors Lot’, the BBC’s ‘Antique Inspectors’, HTV’s ‘The Antiques Trail’ and on radio Somerset Sound’s ‘Breakfast with Burgess’. Items from the museum have appeared on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, BBC's I Love the 70's & 80's series, and Richard & Judy.

Firstly you may recall an early radio or television that you listened to or watched. See if it amongst the large collection of radios ranging from vintage wirelesses to colourful novelty transistors or some of the televisions through the decades

• Televisions 
• Toys
• Books / Annuals
• Games and jigsaws
  All relating to TV & Radio programmes - Brought to life through various scenes and displays including :a radio shop; Dr Who with Tardis and life size Dalek; a human size performing Homer Simpson and more...
   

Find your favourite programmes amongst a a range of TV Themes that includes:

• Childrens favourites: e.g. Sooty, Magic Roundabout, Twizzle
• Westerns: e.g. Wagon Train, Gun Law, Bonanza 
• Sci-Fi: e.g. Dr Who, Star Trek, Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds 
  Detective series:E.g. Dixon of Dock Green & Z Cars
• Quiz Programmes: e.g. Double Your Money
• Classic Comedies: e.g. Sergeant Bilko, Tony Hancock's Half Hour, Dads' Army
• Soaps: e.g. Coronation Street, Crossroads.

Radio Themes covered include:

• The Archers
• Archie Andrews (ventriloquist doll)
• Dick Barton
• Radio Fun Annuals

 Items from the museum have appeared on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, BBC's I Love the 70's & 80's series, and Richard & Judy.

Watch the following short films/videos of the museum and village 
New! Watch a film of a short tour of the museum Produced by meonmedia. click on this link vimeo.com/12945240

To watch a mini film of Montacute Museum click on this link: www.youtube.com/watch (also includes Bruton & Ilchester Museums)

Watch a video of Visit Montacute - the village and museum 
click on this link: http://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/site/montacute-p522853?video=1 

EXHIBITIONS 2010

Sat 4th & Sun 5th Sept Dr Who's Question Time   Come & Meet The Doctors Special visitors will be at the museum. Come & ask them questions about anything Dr Who that you always wanted to know 

During School Summer Holidays
From Sat 24th July - Sun 5th Sept
now extended to 3rd October!!
Now Open: Wednesday to Saturday 11am-5pm, Suns 12noon-5pm           Dr Who Experience Daleks, Cybermen, Davros, Tardis, Ood, Werewolf, K9, Pig Slave and much much more........

Museum Open Times 2010  open by Good Friday

 SUMMER OPENING - Easter to End October * Summer School Holidays From 24th July to B.H. Monday 30th August Open Daily
Weekdays & Saturdays 11am-5pm, Sundays 12noon-5pm
Bank Holiday Sundays & Mondays 11am- 5pm

From 1st September Open Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 5am and Sundays 12noon to 5pm 
 *there may be exceptions please check prior to your visit particularly if travelling a long distance. 

WINTER OPENING - October to Christmas
Times to be advised later in the year

(Prices may vary for some special events )

Group Visits 

We welcome groups to the museum, shop and lunch/tea rooms at anytime by arrangement 
(max 50). New from 2007 our tea/lunch rooms has a spacious light and airy conservatory.
 We can comfortably accomodate up to 50 people inside, plus we have seating in the sheltered walled garden. Lunches and teas including cream teas are available.
Easy access from A303 and near to Yeovil . Coach parking is possible in front of the museum

Other places of interest in the village

Combine your visit to the museum by visiting other places of interest in the historic village. These include: the church dating back to the 12th century; the gatehouse and the monk's trout pond - all that remains of the abbey destroyed in the reign of Henry VIII; Montacute House (NT); woodland walks including Ladies Walk and St Michaels Hill and Tower, the site of a Norman motte and bailey earthworks.

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Combine your visit with refreshments in our
  Tea/Lunch Rooms  Open times Same as the museum 
for Morning Coffee, Lunches and Teas

Delightful tea/lunch rooms & garden

 
* Can seat groups up to 50 inside. E-mail us for menus for groups

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  Links to Related Attractions/Subject

www.things-to-come.co.uk   - Comics & collectables

www.tropiquaria.co.uk         - Washford Radio Museum

www.aruffdadsarmy.com          - Dads Army Appreciation

 www.laurelandhardy.org        - Laurel & Hardy Appreciation