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Whether you want to find out more about the son of a miner, who went on to become the infamous author of Lady Chatterley's Lover, or simply want to step back in time to domestic days gone by, then a trip to D.H. Lawrence Heritage is for you.
D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
8a Victoria Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AW
This is the house where D.H. Lawrence was born in 1885, and the first of the family's four Eastwood homes. Through a guided tour, you will be able to learn about his family life and the type of working class home and mining community that shaped his formative years. The tour includes the parlour, kitchen and bedrooms as well as the outdoor washhouse. In the adjoining building there is the chance to watch a D.V.D on Lawrence and visit our exhibition space, which houses several original Lawrence paintings and personal items such as his traveling trunk.
Durban House Heritage Centre
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DZ
As a boy, D.H. Lawrence would pick up his father's wages from this impressive building, which was the offices of local coal owners, Barber, Walker & Co.
Today a thriving heritage centre, a visit here complements the tour of the museum through its permanent exhibition, depicting community life for
the young Lawrence and introducing you to some more of the early influences on his life. The Heritage Centre also includes a contemporary art exhibition
space, the Rainbow Gallery, and has a restaurant on the ground floor,
with a choice of refreshments.
The Blue Line Trail follows the footsteps of Lawrence through Eastwood, and links his four family homes with other Lawrence related sites. Or, if you want to go further afield, the local area still has much of the charm and locations that inspired Lawrence, which can be explored on foot or by car.
Details
Nearest Train Station: Langley Mill
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Nearest UK Airport: East Midlands
Tourist Info Number: +44 (0)1159 155 330/+44 (0)1773 841 488
Months Open: Daily; Apr – Oct 10am until 5pm, Nov to Mar 10am until 4pm
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Discount for Groups: Yes
Coach Parking: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Conference Facilities: Yes
Admission Price: £2.00 per site Weekends & B Hols
Free admisssion Mon - Fri
Gift Shop: Yes
Catering: Tea Shop open daily
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