Museums & Galleries · Dorset
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum
📍 DT2 7EH
Photo: John H Darch (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Story of the Martyrs' arrest, trial and punishment
- Artefacts, documents and memorabilia on trade union history
- Memorial cottages built in 1934 to mark the centenary
- Martyrs' sculpture and Tolpuddle banners on display
- See the Old Shire Hall as part of your visit
The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the story of the Martyrs' arrest, trial and punishment, and how this led to the foundation of modern trade unionism. It grew from a small library within the Tolpuddle Martyrs' Memorial Cottages, built in 1934 to mark the centenary of the Martyrs' conviction, and now displays artefacts, documents and memorabilia alongside the Martyrs' sculpture, the Old Shire Hall and Tolpuddle banners. It suits visitors interested in social history, trade unionism or a quiet rural day out, with free admission and seasonal opening hours. The museum is in Burleston and Tolpuddle, Dorset, with Moreton station 3.4 miles away and 29 nearby places to stay if you fancy an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 11am–5pm in summer (April–October)
- Booking
- Admission is free
From the attraction's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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- Moreton (Dorset) 3.4 miles
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- Dorchester South 6.6 miles
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