How to find us Expand The National Holocaust Centre & MuseumAcre Edge RoadLaxtonNottinghamshireNG22 0PA The Centre is on the right as you travel towards Laxton Village from Ollerton. The Centre car park entrance is clearly visible from the main road. Download a map to the National Holocaust Centre & Museum. By car or coachYou can approach from either the A1 or the M1. Here are some guides to help you calculate the amount of time you need for your journey. It will take an extra half hour when travelling by coach. Birmingham 2 HoursCardiff 5 HoursLeeds 1.5 HoursLondon (North) 3 Hours Manchester 2.5 Hours When travelling from London, the recommended route is the A1. Leave at the Tuxford junction and follow signs to Ollerton A6075. Pass Kirton Village and after half a mile take a left turn at the sign post for the Centre Travelling by trainThe nearest train stations are Newark Northgate if you are travelling from the South or Retford if you are travelling from the North. For train times call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or visit their website www.nationalrail.co.uk. Bus RoutesFrom Nottingham: Take the Sherwood Arrow from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Road in Ollerton. Please note there is no longer a local bus service to the Centre from Ollerton. From Newark: There is no direct bus route to the National Holocaust Centre from Newark North Gate. Taxi rides from Newark North Gate cost approximately £20 – £25 one way From Retford: There is no direct bus route to the National Holocaust Centre from Retford train station. Taxi rides from Retford cost approximately £20 – £25 one way.
Facilities & accessibility Expand ToiletsToilet facilities include accessible toilets.We have seperate toilets for younger children which can also be accessed. Physical accessDisabled parking is available opposite the main entrance to the museum. We offer as much as we can in the shape of physical access however we are limited because the building is a Victorian farmhouse. We have audio description available in the Journey. Some films are subtitled and we have an inhouse T-loop hearing system in place.Lift services are available to the Journey exhibition and the learning classrooms for younger children. A lift is also available for the main museum exhibition which is situated downstairs on the basement level. It is helpful to us if you can make any needs known when you are entering the museum. If you do have any further questions about accessibility please call us on 01623 867650 to discuss In the summer of 2019 we were thrilled to install a lift to our main exhibition. Previously this exhibition was only accessible via stairlift, and we are proud that now the exhibition can be accessed by all. The lift was made possible by generous funding from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund. (More information here). Intellectual and emotional accessBoth exhibitions have been built to appeal to a wide range of audiences. The Journey is suitable for younger learners (8+) and can be accessed by adults too. A largely text free exhibition, this is a tactile learning gallery which allows visitors to engage by viewing artefacts, handling objects and listening to oral testimony. Please click here for further information. The Holocaust exhibition is a more traditional museum gallery. This exhibition looks at the overview of the Holocaust in detail, and displays artefacts oral survivor testimony and audio visual footage. This exhibition is recommended for older learners (14+). Please click here for further information. We also offer research and collections viewing services. We house a library on site where books can be accessed. Please note that at certain times of the day, this may not be accessible.Interpretation offeredWe use the following types of interpretation: labels, panels, printed guides, handling collections, digital applications, information maps, oral recordings, guest speakers, films and sound archives, guided tours, educator led museum tours and on-line resources. Tea roomSituated within the grounds of our beautiful memorial gardens the Tea room is a perfect place to take a break, relax and reflect on your visit. We endeavor to provide gluten and dairy free alternatives and vegetarian options. We currently offer a small selection of snacks, cakes and confectionary and offer lunch in the form of soup and sandwiches. We also carry a wide selection of hot beverages. We do not have a Kosher restaurant. Museum shop The shop has a comprehensive range of books relating to the Holocaust and other genocides. Exclusive to the National Holocaust Centre and Museum are Journeys and Survival which contain the personal testimonies of our Holocaust survivors. The shop also stocks small gifts for purchase. Orders can be placed and paid for at the online shop or over the phone by telephoning (01623) 836627.
Book to listen to a speaker Book to listen to a survivor here at the Centre Expand At this time our survivor speakers will not be speaking on site to visitors. We are currently running a series of live talks every week on Wednesdays at 8pm. These will cover a variety of topics and will feature Holocaust survivors. For more information on our latest upcoming talk please visit our homepage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter so you do not miss out. You can watch the events for free as they stream live every week!
Opening hours & admission charges Expand Seasonal Closure We are closed for the holiday period 24th December - 4th January.Contact us by phone or email so we can get back to you! Tel: 01623 836627 Email: [email protected] Coronavirus Unfortunately following Nottinghamshire’s Very High Covid alert and move into Tier 3 museums and galleries must close to members of the public until further notice. As soon as it is safe to do so we will reopen our doors. Please be assured that in the meantime we are working hard behind the scenes to continue the crucial work that we do. In these uncertain times it is more important than ever that people have care and respect for others. To ensure you don't miss anything including our upcoming livestreamed events be sure to follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Staff are still working behind the scenes so should you wish to contact us then please email us on [email protected] If you are able to support the work that we are doing during this time, you can go here to make a donation. We look forward to welcoming you back to us the future. Please stay safe, and take care.