COVID-19

We Are Open


The Gallery, shop and tearoom are open.

The Archive is open for Saturday and Monday bookings. It’s £5 per person for an hour long visit on Saturdays. Book here. Mondays are generally for research visits and can be requested here.

You can shop online for click & collect or delivery!

Go to Online shop

What we are doing

Putting hand gels at entry and exit doors 

Our staff will be wearing masks (unless they are eating their lunch!)

Changing our work routines and opening times to keep our staff and you safe 

Ensuring staff can work from home where possible

Introducing a collection service so you can see and buy safely (and a delivery service for smaller items) 

Shop online (if you’re unable to visit!)

Introducing a flow system 

Re-organising our stock and shop so you can keep safe and keep your distance 

Limiting the number of people in the space at any one time 

Allowing you to pack your own purchases if you prefer 

Washing our hands regularly  

Not coming in if we have symptoms 

Social distancing  

Providing our staff with masks, gloves and personal safety materials 

Increasing our cleaning schedules 

What we recommend you do

Stay away if you have a cough, fever or have lost your sense of taste or smell

Keep your distance 

Respect our staff 

Use the hand gel on your way in

Wear a mask

Pay by card only

Try not to touch the stock unless you are buying

Try to shop alone if possible

Supervise children