Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
About This AttractionSuggest an Edit
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the story of the six Tolpuddle farmers who were arrested in February 1834 after forming a trade union. They were sentenced to transportation to Australia, causing uproar throughout their home country of England. Demonstrations were held and the protest campaign proved successful and they returned home in triumph. The museum features displays and interactive exhibits about the Martyrs and their impact on trade unionism. Every summer on the weekend of the third Sunday in July, the museum holds the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival. The weekend combines celebration with tradition offering traditional and contemporary music as well as many other attractions. Visitors can discover for themselves how the Tolpuddle Martyrs changed the face of social history and, through their beliefs and actions, made such an impact on society.
Want To Treat Yourself?
There is a gift shopWhere Shall I Park?
There is free parkingFeatures
- Disabled Access
- Open All Year
Category
Museums
Suitable For
6-9
10+
Opening Times
Please contact the attraction.
Price Information
- All: Free
Facilities
•Picnic area. •Parking. •Gift shop. •No dogs.•Garden.•Refreshments.•Coach parties welcome.
How To Get There
- Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7EH
- 01305848237
- Website
Directions
Off A35 from Dorchester. Tolpuddle signed at Troytown turn off. Continue on old A35. If coming from the East, the museum has brown Heritage sign.
Other Nearby Attractions
We don’t currently have any photos for this attraction yet. Get involved and be the first to upload one!
Add Photo