Castle Donington Museum was founded in 1994 to save, record and share history.
Our village, raised and overlooking the Trent valley, has existed for more than 1,000 years and is mentioned in Domesday book. Castle Donington’s history goes back to long before the Norman Conquest, with evidence of Romans, Saxons and Vikings, and through the centuries has been a thriving community of many people, places and events.
The museum is fully accredited, award winning and run entirely by volunteers.
Each summer you’ll find a new exhibition to explore.
Each year we choose one or two topics for new exhibitions, illustrating different aspects of our village life and the history of Castle Donington over the centuries. Plus, discover artefacts on permanent display, including ancient stones in our garden, local pub signs, and see how the village has changed with old maps and aerial photos.
The Grade II listed Stone House was built in the mid-1600s, and home to the Museum since 2000.
Grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and other sponsors have enabled us to create a good working environment providing the conditions necessary for the proper care of the Museum’s collection.
Support the Museum
For only £1, do you want to support the Museum, and be in the running to win prizes including vouchers, or even as much as £25,000?! North West Leicestershire Community Lottery runs weekly, and for every ticket you buy 60p goes to good causes – and you can choose Castle Donington Museum.
