The main Castleside building of the museum complex is an interesting stop for history and architecture buffs, with its intact Victorian design and interiors.

The museum is free to visit and offers walking trails, coloring worksheets, and wooden toys for kids, so it’s a very family-friendly attraction.

There’s a tea room in the Haven building that serves snacks and beverages, plus a cloakroom and gift shop at the reception desk.

Castleside and the Haven Tea Room are fully accessible to wheelchairs and strollers; access is limited in the gardens and the other buildings.