Spelthorne Museum

Spelthorne Museum, founded in 1980, is a volunteer-run museum which showcases the history and archaeology of the Borough of Spelthorne.
The archaeology collection is one of major importance in Surrey. The Museum displays include: Prehistoric Spelthorne, Roman Staines, the Domesday Book, Gunpowder Plot, Georgian and Victorian Spelthorne.
The displays in the Elmsleigh Room (open 6 days per week) are arranged in chronological order and tell the story of Spelthorne from Prehistoric to Modern times. Stand-out features are the reconstructed head of a Neolithic woman from Shepperton, fascinating finds from Roman Staines, and the London Stone dated 1285, which marked the limit of the jurisdiction of the City of London over the River Thames at Staines.
The Thames Room (limited hours) contains further displays including the 1738 Fire Engine, Roman Shop and Victorian Kitchen, the museum shop and temporary display area.

Opening Times

Elmsleigh Room
Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9.30am-5.30pm
Tues 9.30am-7pm
Sat 9.30am-5pm

Thames Room
Weds, Fri 2-4pm,
Sat 1.30-4.30pm

Location details

Spelthorne Museum
1 Elmsleigh Road,
Staines,
Middlesex,
TW18 4PN

01784 461804

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Children & Families

Family friendly and interactive displays around the museum. Regular free historic-themed family events with crafts and games activities.

Spelthorne Young Archaeologist’s Club (SPARCS) is based at the museum and caters for young people aged 9-16 who are interested in archaeology.SPARCS has been running since 2003 with a variety of local project-based activities ranging from the Stone Age to the seventeenth century. We have recorded buildings in historic Staines, made Medieval style pottery, hosted a Bronze Age Who-dunnit, and turned the Museum into a giant board game called ‘Keeping up with the Caesars’! Visits have included Butser Ancient Farm, the Thames foreshore in Central London, St Anne’s Hill near Chertsey and Fishbourne Roman Palace. Please contact us on staff@spelthornemuseum.org.uk or email our leader, Rowena Ferneley at rferneley@spelthornemuseum.org.uk

Schools & Teachers

The Education Team works closely with local schools. Workshops include Romans, Neolithic and Victorians. In addition to these set sessions, we offer a local history taster session including a guided tour of the museum. Loan boxes and teacher guides are also available.

Please contact us on: education@spelthornemuseum.org.uk

A pre-visit to Spelthorne museum is recommended. Entry is free and by arrangement a member of the Education Team can meet you and explain what we do and how to make the most of your visit.

We have a Roman Loan box available for 2 weeks loan for a £20 refundable deposit. It contains items found in Roman Spelthorne.
To accompany the box there is a Teachers’ Guide which costs £5 and shows how the box can be used to promote a range of learning.

Students & Young People

The museum displays, backed up by our archives (access by arrangement) support a wide range of research on local history and archaeology. There are opportunities for students to gain experience of working at a museum.

Adult & Community

The Museum welcomes visits by adult and community grioups, by arrangement. A visit provides a unique insight into the archaeology and history of Spelthorne, including many finds from the Roman town of Pontes – modern Staines

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