About Us

A fascinating display of life, culture, and industry, dating from the pre-historic period to the present day. There is something for everyone at Congleton Museum. Our remit focuses on Congleton and the surrounding areas. The family-friendly exhibits contain; six hoards, a medieval log boat, bronze-age weapons, and so much more. 

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Connect with us – info@congletonmuseum.co.uk, 07443063082

This website has been part-funded by the Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Council.

From Vision to Reality: The inspiring story of Congleton Museum’s inception

How a determined band of volunteers created and now runs an accredited museum to illustrate the story of Congleton.

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A brief history of Congleton

From a Neolithic settlement to a medieval market town, a centre for the textile industry to a home for Dutch soldiers in WW2 – Congleton through the ages…

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Museum Talks and Walking Tours

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What’s on

Our Disappearing Nature – Biodiversity Walks 2026

Join our 2026 biodiversity walks to help compare today’s wildlife with the 1915 survey, search for species not yet rediscovered, explore 30 important local sites with botanist Jack Swan and Town Council Ranger Andy Stubbs.

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Walks programme 2026

Join us for a new season of guided walks led by local experts, each offering a different way to discover Congleton’s history, people and places.

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Talks Programme 2026

Our 2026 history talks programme runs from April to October, with talks led by four different speakers. Discover more about Congleton, its history and the people who shaped it.

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Nature Thursdays at Congleton Museum

Nature Thursdays is part of Our Disappearing Nature, Congleton Museum’s summer programme exploring how local wildlife has changed over the last 100 years. Alongside six family workshops, visitors can enjoy an interactive exhibition, self-guided trails and hand

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Teddy Trek – Activity Trail

Find the hidden bears around Congleton Museum to reveal a paw-some story.

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Congleton Museum

Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day, including six coin hoards, a medieval log boat and bronze age weapons

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