Stonyhurst Museum Openings

Discover a Summer of Legends at Stonyhurst Museum

This July and August, Stonyhurst Museum & Historic Collections open their doors for a unique summer experience—guided tours through the College’s Grade I-listed buildings, historic libraries, and museum galleries. Explore Elizabethan halls, view Oliver Cromwell’s table, and step inside the Bayley Room, Great Hall, Long Room, and Philosophers’ Common Room.

Featured Exhibition: “The Shire, Sherlock & Shakespeare”

 – Tolkien’s “Shire” – Discover the landscapes that inspired Middle-earth and explore rare Tolkien artefacts.

 – Sherlock Holmes Origins – Visit the desk where Conan Doyle first wrote, alongside early reports and letters.

 – Shakespeare’s First Folio – View a genuine First Folio and manuscripts connected to the playwright.

Summer Opening

 – Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and select Sundays, from 11 July to 23 August

 – Tour Times: 30-minute guided slots between 10:00 and 15:00

 – Tickets: £12.50 per adult; under‑16s go free

Perfect for families, literature lovers, and history enthusiasts—immerse yourself in centuries of English heritage, all in one of Lancashire’s most atmospheric settings.

Book early to avoid disappointment.