Small Interesting Museums In The UK

As many of you know the last weeks Monday blogs meant stories about great Snow Skiing venues.  As Winter turns to Spring we are going to look at travel from what you might like to visit at your different destinations. Sort of a micro look at various little known locations.

It doesn’t matter if you are a foodie or a lover of interesting and eclectic museums these will fit you bill of fare and make your UK holiday more interesting.

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum (Norwich)

Colman's Mustard first edged into fame in 1901, when explorer Robert Scott set sail for the South Pole with one ton of the stuff -- the event was the first example of celebrity-endorsed advertising. 

But the Colman's Mustard Shop didn't open until 1973, with the adjoining museum offering insight into the brand and its history. 

For example, few know that the founders were pioneers when it came to employee social welfare. Colman's was the first company in the UK to employ an industrial nurse to help their employees and their families.

Museum Highlight: The incredibly well stocked gift shop, though you run the risk of never wanting to see a Colman's Mustard product ever again by the end of the visit.

Colman's Mustard Shop & Museum, 15 Royal Arcade, Norwich:

York's Chocolate Story (York)

This chocolate-themed museum takes a calorific look at how the chocolate industry shaped this beautiful northern English city. 

"While other British cities were built on steel, coal or wool, York's fame and fortune has rested on chocolate for almost 300 years, thanks to the chocolate expertise of three entrepreneurial families: Rowntree, Terry and Craven," explains museum manager Nikki Jacobs. 

"Though much has changed over the centuries, York remains the UK's home of chocolate." 

Museum Highlight: The Factory Zone, where you can watch York's master chocolatiers in action before that all-important taste test.

York's Chocolate Story, King's Square, York:

So if you are a sandwich lover or looking for a great chocolate treat here are two museums for you to check out while visiting the UK..

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