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Kirkleatham Museum

National Museum & Exhibition · Teesside, England · Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW

Kirkleatham Museum is a national museum & exhibition in Teesside, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Tees Valley official listing: free museum in a Georgian house with grounds for picnics and family events. Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 5NW (01642 479500).
Opening timesTuesday-Sunday and bank holidays 10am-4pm.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
All ages.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsFree entry; see the Georgian period rooms and the walled garden.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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