Help us – and we’ll help you!

As a registered charity we can take advantage of the Gift Aid scheme, by which we can reclaim basic rate tax on your gift.

You can imagine the difference this makes to the Museum's finances. With your help we can preserve the historic buildings and unique archives in our care for future generations to enjoy.

Here's how it works!

If you are a UK taxpayer,

  • You donate your entry fee plus 10% and GiftAid it
  • We say thank you by giving you a token worth £1 to spend in the Museum café or shop
  • The Government repays us the tax on your gift – giving us an extra 25%!

If you are a UK taxpayer,

  • You donate your entry fee plus 10% and GiftAid it
  • We say thank you by giving you a token worth £1 to spend in the Museum café or shop
  • The Government repays us the tax on your gift – giving us an extra 25%!

In terms of pounds and pence,

  • You give us a gift of £10.50
  • We give you a token worth £1, so your visit costs you £9.50
  • The Government repays us £2.96 tax on your gift

so your visit costs you the same and benefits us by £2.96!!

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Normal Gift Aid
Adult £9.50 £10.50
Child £5.00 £5.50
60+ £8.50 £9.50
Family £26.00 £28.60


To Gift Aid your entry fee you must be a UK taxpayer and have paid Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax in the last or current financial year. You can complete a form when you arrive or if you prefer you can print the form from here and complete it beforehand.

If you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can claim further tax relief on your Self Assessment tax return - retain your ticket as proof of your donation.

That's all! You will not be contacted further on this matter. If you do not wish to receive news of future events, just tick the box below your signature on the declaration. Thank you, in anticipation of your donation towards our work.