Our Rooms

The Entrance Room
Provides an exhibition explaining the meaning of the Cinque Ports and its functions and the importance of the busy seaport of Smallhythe.
   
The Victorian room
Proves to be nostalgic to visitors with the kitchen cameos and models in contemporary outfits.
   
The Tapestry room
14 colourful panels depicting the history of the town from Roman times made by the children of Tenterden in 1974. Also in this room exhibits from the local potteries, the tannery, the brewery and the Borough police force and the fire brigade.
   
The upper floor
Here is a 19th century hop press. Hop growing, and harvesting is illustrated.


   
The buildings room
Devoted to the buildings in the area with examples of mathematical tiles and king posts on view.

 

Opening times
Good Friday to mid October
Open every day except Mondays

Easter to end June 1.30pm to 4.30pm

During special exhibitions 11am to 4.30pm
see details under EVENTS

July/August/September - 11am to 4.30pm
October - 1.30pm to 4.30pm