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Oakham Treasures

Portbury, United Kingdom•4.7(649)•Heritage Site, Museum

Explore one of the UK's largest privately owned museums showcasing retail and farming history, with thousands of vintage items, historic shop recreations, and classic farm machinery.

Oakham Treasures is a unique museum dedicated to preserving retail and farming heritage, featuring an extensive collection of memorabilia spanning the last century. The venue houses impressive recreations of traditional high street shops including a grocery store, haberdashery, hardware store, chemist, tobacconist, off-licence, and sweet shop, each meticulously displayed with authentic period items that transport visitors back in time. Beyond the retail exhibits, the museum showcases a remarkable display of vintage tractors and farm equipment, reflecting the venue's roots on a working West Country farm. Founded by collector Keith Sherrell and run by his family, the museum has become an award-winning attraction since opening to the public in 2008. The collection has been carefully curated and catalogued over many years, with every display thoughtfully arranged to tell the story of British rural and commercial life. Oakham Treasures welcomes visitors of all ages, from children to seniors, with something to fascinate everyone. The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair access and is pushchair-friendly, making it suitable for families with young children. The on-site Acorns Café provides refreshments during visits. Pre-booking is required for groups of 20 or more. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm (last admission 3:30pm), with no booking required for individual visitors.
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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Closed

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Acorns Café

On-site café serving tea, coffee, cakes, and meals including fish and chips, pies, salads, jacket potatoes, panini, toasties, sandwiches, and a children's menu, with locally sourced ingredients.

Hours: 10:00am – 4:30pm Tuesday – Saturday, Closed Sundays, Mondays & Bank Holidays except for Good Friday

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4.7(649 reviews)
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Ian Humphreys

Ian Humphreys

2 months ago

What an amazing collection of just about everything you can think of! A nice cafe that does nice food at a reasonable price. Bear in mind that this is not a museum so there's no one to answer any questions - you're just free to roam. To see everything, I would suggest a 3 hour (minimum) visit. There is so much to look at, you need a break mid visit! A very enjoyable morning spent there and I would recommend it - it certainly brings back memories and we'll worth the £10.00 admission.

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Steve Childe

Steve Childe

2 months ago

Mostly a tractor museum but with tons of other old stuff too. Mostly things from 20th century but some a bit earlier. Lots of shop items, many kinds of chocolate, tools, all sorts. Probably best to take an old person to explain everything, as most things have no labels (tractors and cars do). Good clean facilities and restaurant, all indoors. My concern is that once the older generation passes away there will be no-one to explain what is here. Maybe there could be some kind of website for visitors to supply basic information about the exhibits. Some items are numbered so it would be easy to get people to describe what those things are, then the rest....? Worth a look, see what you think.

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James Bant

James Bant

3 months ago

An interesting visit to the Oakham Treasures Museum earlier today, a Great Collection of Retro Things throughout British History, definitely worth visiting with Friends and Family "Don't forget to take plenty of Photos too!" 🤔 🏛 👍

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Es Dubya

Es Dubya

3 months ago

Mind boggling amount of a lifetime of collecting things, absolutely fascinating place to visit, I am sure everyone will find something they love here, no matter what you are into. Especially if you you are interested in design or graphics, then the section with all of the food items, drinks and shop mock-ups were just incredible. I spent around 3+ hours here, and that doesn't really do it justice. Be sure to have a coffee and cake, other homemade food is available from the cafe too.

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Ben W

Ben W

5 months ago

Fantastic little museum that's quite cheap to enter and a lot bigger than it looks. You can pick up and play with the vintage items as well as get up close to the vintage cars and motorbikes. The cafe is extremely cheap and friendly staff all round.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Oakham Treasures

Is Oakham Treasures free to visit?

Oakham Treasures is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Oakham Treasures suitable for?

Oakham Treasures is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Oakham Treasures dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Oakham Treasures.

Is there parking at Oakham Treasures?

Yes, Oakham Treasures has on-site parking.

Is there food at Oakham Treasures?

Yes — Acorns Café is on site at Oakham Treasures. On-site café serving tea, coffee, cakes, and meals including fish and chips, pies, salads, jacket potatoes, panini,…

Is Oakham Treasures pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Oakham Treasures is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Oakham Treasures?

Oakham Treasures is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Oakham Treasures by public transport?

Oakham Treasures is well-served by public transport.
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