Furniture design in the former workshops / BROADWAY

Gordon Russell Design Museum

Discover how Gordon Russell and his company connected craft, manufacturing and changing tastes in twentieth-century Britain. Furniture and design stories make the former workshop setting in Russell Square especially relevant. It is a focused indoor visit for anyone interested in how useful objects are made, with the High Street close by for a meal afterwards.

Before you go

Approach through the lanes from the High Street and allow time to look closely at a few designs. Check the current Sunday hours: they are shorter than the Tuesday-to-Saturday opening, and Mondays are closed.

The practical details

Where to find it: 15 Russell Square, Broadway WR12 7AP
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Buy tickets at the museum, card payment only. Ordinary adult admission is paid; carers enter free. Tickets are currently valid for repeat visits for a year. Groups should arrange visits ahead. Check current volunteer opening and any linked-museum discount terms before relying on them.
Access and getting around: The museum lists entrance ramps and a lift to the first floor. Buggies are allowed. It is a compact former workshop, so contact staff about particular chair or assistance needs. A unisex visitor toilet is provided, but no baby-changing facility.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Under-sixteens and students enter free; under-twelves must be accompanied. Encourage children to compare shapes or think about how a chair is used, rather than assuming every display is a play activity. Plan baby changing elsewhere in the village if needed.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 45–90 minutes for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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