Tom Brown's School Museum

Standing on a corner of old sunken roads close by the churchyard in the village of Uffington this tiny and unusual museum has an interesting history. It is housed in the 380 year-old schoolroom which was featured in "Tom Brown's School Days" published in 1857.

There is a considerable part of the village which has remained much as it was during the author's, Thomas Hughes, childhood. Immediately opposite the Museum is the cottage where Benjy used to live, and the surroundings are still as illustrated by Hughes's brother.

Tom Brown's School Museum is open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from 2pm to 5pm, from Easter to the end of October. There is a small charge for admission. Visits can be arranged at other times for parties or special research.