Frenchay Village Museum — Attraction in Winterbourne

A great little museum , with the story of Fry's the Chocolate maker and the world's oldest bar of chocolate on display . There's the history of the building being a hospital in the war and the American connection also being a T B center as well . The staff were very helpful and friendly and even found out a connection between my family and the Fry's . Egyptian artifacts were on display and a vacuum cleaner !(James Dyson). Also the museum had some old fashion toys to keep the younger generation amused . well...

When I started to research my family history I discovered the Frenchay Museum Archives Website, which luckily had recorded parish records of Winterbourne. This has enabled me to trace my family back to 1678 in that area. I also visited the Museum and talked to the lovely staff there who put me in contact with a local man who actually lives in my Great, Great Grandmothers cottage, who then invited me to visit him. Wow - I can never thank the Frenchay...

A fantastic local museum and a treasure trove of history about the village and its inhabitants.

I was fortunate enough to have a tour from Selena Brown. Friendly and knowledgeable Selena showed and talked me through the history of Frenchay.

I’d definitely recommend visiting if you’re in or...