Other Local Museums

Loughborough War Memorial and Carillon

Queens Park, Loughborough. Tel : 01509 263370/231667

Built in 1922 as a War Memorial. It houses 47 bells, crafted by the local John Taylor Bellfoundry, and its tones can be heard during the regular Thursday and Sunday afternoon concerts in summer months. A full Recital timetable is available on the Carillon Website. Inside the building, there is a wealth of exhibits and material relating to all branches of the armed Services with considerable material relating to both World Wars and especially the local links with American forces stationed in Leicestershire during World War II. From the viewing gallery at the top of the Carillon, there are excellent views of the Charnwood area.

Carillon Tower opening times - Good Friday to September 30th 2012.

Mondays- Closed. Tuesday - Sunday 1:00pm- 4:30pm. 

Jubilee Opening times -Monday 4th June 2012- Open 1:00pm- 4:30pm

Ground Floor Free. Upper Floors £1.00. 17 and under, 60+ and those in receipts of Job seekers allowance (proof required) free but donations are gratefully received!

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Staff reserve the right to refuse entry. 

For more information visit the Carillon Website

Old Rectory Museum

Rectory Place, Loughborough

A small museum close to Loughborough Parish Church. The building is the restored part of a Rectory dating from the early 13th century. The exhibits relate to local interest and history.

Opening Times : Saturday: April-October 11:00am-3:00pm

Admission : Free