Nottingham

D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Nottingham

About D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

D.H. Lawrence was born in this painstakingly restored miner's hut in Nottinghamshire which is one of the top tourist places to visit in Nottingham. Visitors will be able to see where the controversial author who rocked the literary world got his start. Admission is timed, and the tour, which delves into Lawrence's interesting childhood, is included. Each space has been restored with painstaking accuracy to its original era, making for a really immersive historical experience. Everything looks like it did when it was a Victorian home, from the parlour to the attic. Wonderful for everyone, whether or not they are familiar with Lawrence's work. His original watercolour paintings and his tombstone are on display in this lovely, award-winning museum dedicated to his life and work. The museum serves as a jumping-off point for trips into the scenic countryside that served as an inspiration for much of Lawrence's writing, as well as the Blue Line Trail, an urban hike that passes by several other Lawrence-related sites.

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D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum opening hours through the week.

Open 3 days a week

Paid entry

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

WednesdayClosed

Thursday10:00 – 16:00

Friday10:00 – 16:00

Saturday10:00 – 16:00

SundayClosed

Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum Highlights

• At 8a Victoria Street lies one of the legendary tourist attractions in Nottingham, the first of four Eastwood residences, D.H. Lawrence entered the world on this date in 1885.
• This miner's hut, where the famous Nottinghamshire writer was born, has been painstakingly rebuilt so that visitors can experience first-hand the setting that so deeply influenced his work.
• Keeping Lawrence's legacy alive, this quaint museum and gift shop also has an exhibition room dedicated to displaying how Lawrence led a life without bounds and presenting the work of a young crop of local artists.
• Designed with families in mind, this museum has everything from children's trails to displays of old toys to keep the kids busy.
• Find out how Lawrence's childhood was influenced by the mining community he spent his early years in.
• Experience the family's home and some of their cherished belongings by viewing the home in which they resided.

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