British Schools Museum

British Schools Museum in Hitchin is an interactive museum exploring British education through historic buildings, artefacts and three period classrooms. It’s known for guided visits that bring those old teaching methods to life, with volunteer guides helping explain how lessons were run in the early days. It suits families, school groups and anyone interested in the history of education, especially if you’re happy to join a tour rather than just wander through. The museum also runs activities such as craft sessions, so it can work well for a half-day visit during school holidays or on a wet afternoon in Hertfordshire.

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