Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

Story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs depicted on colourful hanging banners and 4 touch-screen computers. The story is told through the main characters in 4 chapters; 'Before the Arrest', 'The Oath and Betrayal', 'Transportation' and 'The Homecoming'. The interactive touch-screens feature around 4 hours of narrative including over 300 questions by actors including Tony Robinson.

Opening Times

Winter Opening 1 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2009

Summer Opening 1 Apr 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

* Closed from 16th December 2008 - 3rd January 2009.

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. Brown signposted.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Dorchester station. We only have 4 buses per day, so timetables are essential. Otherwise taxi from station. No buses at weekends.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In countryside
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 01:00
• Delta accepted
• JCB accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Solo accepted
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted