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Local history display at East Surrey Museum
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East Surrey Museum

A free, volunteer-run local history museum in Caterham, near Oxted, with a dedicated children's room and holiday craft activities.

Family friendlyGood for groupsIndoor
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About East Surrey Museum

East Surrey Museum is a small, volunteer-run museum in the centre of Caterham, a short drive or train ride from Oxted, covering the social history, archaeology and geology of East Surrey. It is free to visit, with a dedicated children's room of hands-on exhibits, museum trails and craft activities during school holidays. It suits families looking for a low-cost, low-key rainy-day visit or a way to introduce children to local history rather than a large-scale attraction.

Highlights

  • Free admission, with donations welcome
  • Dedicated children's room with hands-on exhibits
  • School holiday craft activities and museum trails
  • Local social history, archaeology and geology collections
  • Close to Caterham train station

Best for

Free family days outIntroducing children to local historyRainy-day visitsSchool holiday activities

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