Gain free entry to the birthplace of one England’s greatest authors with Heritage Open Days

The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is where the literary legend was born on 11 September 1885. Only 30 minutes from Nottingham city centre, the museum is a must see for fans of literature, and for those wanting to delve deeper into Nottingham’s literary heritage.

Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests, and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. The museum’s permanent exhibition features items from Lawrence’s family and even paintings created by the author himself.

Museum staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the day, in traditional Victorian dress, showing live demonstrations in the wash house and to provide extra depth and knowledge to visitor’s understanding of Lawrence and Victorian life in Eastwood.

Curator of the museum’s current exhibition, ‘The Optimist’s Incomplete’ Su’ur Su’eddie Vershima Agema will be performing poetry readings throughout the day too.

Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, Councillor Teresa Cullen, said, “For those that haven’t yet managed to visit the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, this is a fantastic opportunity to come and see what it’s all about, and take a deep dive into our local culture”

“The museum staff and volunteers do such an incredible job curating and maintaining the museum. They’re always on hand to answer any questions visitors have with their wealth of Lawrence and local knowledge and this is a big part of why the museum is loved by people near and far. It really is such a gem that I feel all Broxtowe residents should come and visit!”

Museum and Collections Officer, Carolyn Melbourne, said, “Heritage Open Days are a great opportunity for people to visit the museum for free, and while it is a national initiative, what it seems to achieve best is getting people to explore what is on their own doorstep. We often take for granted what is in our own locality; Heritage Open Days give us the chance to remedy that.”

The museum will be welcoming visitors for free from 10:00am – 4:00pm on both Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.