D.H. Lawrence Heritage
Discover our Victorian Past through a Literary Genius
D.H. Lawrence Heritage is a multi award winning visitor attraction celebrating one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century. With two attractions to visit, Durban House Heritage Centre and the D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, D.H. Lawrence Heritage promises a great day out for everyone!
What's New?
Change to opening hours and admission prices
From 2010 D.H. Lawrence Heritage will be open Tuesday to Friday and Sundays from 10am until 4pm. We will be closed Monday and Saturday. A small admission price will now be charged daily. Visit the Visiting D.H. Lawrence Heritage webpage to discover more.
Essential Maintenance work at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum will be closed to the public from 10am on Wednesday 23rd December until Thursday 18th February for essential conservation and maintenance work. We will be posting updates on this website with our progress.
2010 Events and Exhibition programme
Don't forget to visit our Upcoming Events and Exhibitions page to see the exciting programme of events and exhibitions planned for 2010. Follow the link in the left hand menu for further details. A highlight include photographs by world famous Nottingham born designer Sir Paul Smith.
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NEW Opening hours 2010 |
We are open Tuesday to Friday and Sundays |
| Summer Season (April to October) | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Winter Season (November to March) | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Small admission charges apply. Please note the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum will be closed to the public until Thursday 18th February due to essential maintenance work. Durban House will remain opening during this period, please contact us for further details. |
The Rocking Horse Bistro, at Durban House, is open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, 11am until 3pm.
D.H. Lawrence Heritage
Durban House Heritage Centre boasts the Rainbow Gallery (a temporary exhibition space), as well as permanent displays on mining and on the great writer, D.H. Lawrence himself. There's even the Rocking Horse Bistro on site offering delicious meals, drinks and snacks.
A short walk away, the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is, as its' name suggests, the house of Lawrence's birth and has been restored to look as it did then, in 1885. Experienced guides will help you explore this Victorian time capsule.
Look out too for...
Our exciting programme of events, exhibitions and annual festival, all of which can be found through the links from the menu to the left. There's even the Blue Line Trail to explore, a walk linking all of the Lawrence related sites.
If you are interested in visiting us please click on the 'Visiting' link on the left hand side menu for more information.
D.H. Lawrence Heritage Video
View our 3 minute D.H. Lawrence Heritage video from the 'Related Articles' menu to the right and see for yourself what D.H. Lawrence Heritage has to offer.
(Last Updated: 18/01/2010)
