This museum is a unique experience for all the family, containing one of the country's finest collections of Romany Vardo's (gypsy caravans & carts) and Wardesko kola (harness) etc. Visitors are greeted in the theatre room with a DVD with a talk from Gordon Boswell on the Romany Way of Life, along with the history of most of the vardos on display.

There is also a unique collection of Romany photographs mainly of the Boswell family and sketches spanning the last 150 years. The Museum is open from Easter through to the end of September. We are open to the general public Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays between 11am & 4pm. The Museum is all under cover with disabled access.

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Susan Allen

Sep 23, 2021

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What a wonderful few hours ( extending beyond closing time) we spent not only looking at the wonderful exhibits but putting the world to rights with the delightful Mrs Boswells and her equally delightful and artistically talented daughter. Thankyou for sharing your cultural heritage and knowledge with us s.what a gem you have

Graham Sharpe

Sep 17, 2021

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Lovely place visited twice 1st time Gordon spent time chatting to us long after closing even though he had visitors. Second visit today maybe very welcome by his wife & daughter . Can't recommend high enough thank you both

Alison Runham

Jul 31, 2021

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Lovely display of wagons and fascinating guide. Would have loved one or two bigger display boards about Romany history.

Jimmy Thomson

Jul 02, 2020

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Excellent visit around the museum really enjoyed all the history about the living wagons and all the old black pans really interesting thank you for showing me around would recommend to everyone see you again soon

Linda Langdell

Dec 29, 2019

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So very interesting, full of gypsy memorabilia. Mrs Boswell was charming and willing to answer any questions. Will definitely be going back.

Gareth Utting

Oct 20, 2019

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My Family went to the Museum when Gordon was alive it was a pleasure to meet him I am pleased the Museum has continued.I look forward to going again as its part of my Heritage and Culture.If you're not descended from Romany people it's well worth a visit the Biswell Family are very friendly and the Exhibits are in Excellent condition.

David Booth

Aug 25, 2019

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A small museum where you can get close up and see different styles of "caravan" from the 19th and 20th centuries. Mrs Boswell was on hand to provide more detail and history. You won't see a collection like this anywhere else. Well worth the visit.

Philippa Spreadbury

Aug 24, 2018

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I loved it. It's a unique museum filled with wagons you won't see anywhere else.

John Wilson

Jun 10, 2018

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This is a great insight into Romany life and history. The old style caravans are a work of art and hard to find as they were normally burnt when there owner died. Well worth a visit and reasonably priced

Gordon Boswell Romany Museum