The Holocaust Centre Open to the Public

Everyone’s welcome

October 2007-April 2008, Mon-Fri only, 10am-5pm

May-August 2008, 7 days a week , 10am-5pm

(exception of 28th july -1st August)

Don’t miss the Special Weekend Events, July 2008

Every year, the Holocaust Centre welcomes some 20,000 visitors, 18,000 of whom are students participating in day seminars – mainly from secondary schools, but also from primary and special needs schools, sixth-forms and the tertiary sector.

We also welcome numerous other groups – professional training groups, informal groups from churches and synagogues; interfaith, human rights and youth organisations – along with members of the general public who visit on an individual basis.

Many of our visitors are relatively local – from Nottinghamshire and adjacent counties – but others come from across the UK, including London and the south of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Some visitors come from even further afield – from Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Israel, Canada, the USA and Central America.

Many visitors write to describe the Centre’s impact on them.

“There is no purpose for my letter other than to say that my visit to the Holocaust Centre has quite literally changed my outlook on life, and for that I thank you.”

Kate Cordingley, Visitor

“You have created the most amazing, very beautiful and thought-provoking memorial.”

Joan Brown, Association of Head Teachers for Jewish Schools

PLANNING A VISIT

A visit to the Holocaust Centre is a moving and inspiring experience.  

Situated in Laxton in the North Nottinghamshire countryside, the Centre houses a permanent exhibition on the Holocaust and is set in landscaped memorial gardens.

When you come to the Centre, you can:

• visit our museum and exhibitions at your leisure
• learn about the Holocaust and other 20th-century genocides
• enjoy our beautiful memorial gardens
• view relevant films
• listen to guest speakers (subject to timing and availability)
• find out more about the Centre’s origins and activities
• browse in the bookshop
• unwind and reflect in the coffee lounge and on the patio

Opening times

October 2007-April 2008, Mon-Fri only, 10am-5pm

May-September 2007, 7 days a week, 10am-5pm

Don’t miss the Special Weekend Events, July 2008

Come and hear a survivor of the Nazi death camps, every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm.

Ticket prices

Adults: £7

Concessions: £5

Family ticket (for 5): £20

(2 adults and 3 children)

Please note

The Centre's exhibitions and films are not recommended for children under 12.  Parents or carers wishing to bring younger children may do so at their own discretion.  Children must be closely supervised at all times.

Disabled access

Convenient disabled parking and toilet facilities are provided.  The Centre's ground floor and memorial gardens are wheelchair-accessible.  The Holocaust exhibition can be accessed by stairlift.

Telephone: 01623 836627 if you need further information

Group visits

If you are arranging for a group visit of ten or more people, please contact us in advance so that we can check your requirements and ensure your visit runs as smoothly as possible.

Costs for group visits start at £6.50 plus VAT per person, depending on the group’s needs.  Buffet lunch and tea can be arranged for an additional £8.50 plus VAT per person.

Speakers for group visits: For groups of more than 50 people, a survivor speaker will be provided free of extra charge.  Groups of less than 50 requiring a survivor speaker will incur an additional cost of £100-150 to cover speakers' expenses, fees and hospitality.

Contact

Telephone: 01623 836627

office@bethshalom.com for public group visits

seminar@aegistrust.org for professional group visits

malcolm.burrows@bethshalom.com for education groups

HOW TO FIND US

By car

To visit by car, use the map above.  If you have any difficulty locating the Centre, call us on 01623 836627 and we will direct you.

By train

The nearest railway station is Newark, on the East Coast mainline.  The journey time from King’s Cross, London, is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.  For speed and convenience, we recommend that you take a taxi from the station.  It is approximately 12 miles and takes 20-25 minutes.

By bus

There is no direct bus service from Newark.  Change at Ollerton for a service going via the village of Laxton.  The Holocaust Centre is just over a mile from Ollerton and is the first set of buildings on the right after the turn-off to Laxton.

From Victoria Station, Nottingham, take the No 33 bus (Bay 9) which takes you to Ollerton Briar Road.  From there, take the No 36 bus to the Centre.  There is currently no bus-stop outside the Centre, so you need to request a stop.  The drivers will be happy to stop for you.

Helpful phone numbers

Travel Line (0870 608 2 608) for information about coach and bus services.

National Rail Enquiries (08457 48 49 50) for the latest information about train times.