Unforgettable Visit to a Hidden Toy Museum in Brighton

Brighton Toy and Model Museum is an absolute hidden gem for toy and model enthusiasts. I found myself in Brighton on a rainy day without much to do and came across this museum as a total fluke - what a lucky find it was!
Brighton Toy and Model Museum has a world class collection of toys and models from the 19th Century through to the 1970s - the golden age of toy making. The collection comprises of items owned by the museum and personal collections and there are over 12,000 items. I was genuinely shocked how amazing the collections inside this unassuming doorway were.
More information about the museum and collections can be found at :
www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk
Whether you are a real vintage toy and model enthusiast or just want to visit a really friendly and interesting museum I really recommend a visit. I am glad I found it and feel lucky to be able to share it with you on my channel.
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[@user-qb5rs5pn3n]

Happy memories the good old days 😊

[@heatherstephens9295]

Absolutely incredible, hats off to all the staff for such a wonderful collection 👏👏

[@throughlucyslens]

It's gorgeous isn't it? Could have spent all day very happy in there:

[@Nik_Taylor]

Wow what a place, the toys that intrest me the most are the cute little bits and bats in the old dolls houses the furniture is gorgeous, all hand carved and real fabric unlike the ones of today where is all flimsy plastic and stickers, thanks for sharing i really did enjoy it stay safe out there ❤

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you 🤗 I am so glad it rained otherwise I would have walked past, such a lovely little place and very lovely staff.

[@louiseketchen7892]

What a truly wonderful place. Thanks for filming Lucy and sharing with us 😊

[@throughlucyslens]

Glad you enjoyed it! I was so happy on reflection it was raining otherwise I would never found it! X

[@tomsenior7405]

Absolutely wonderful. I love old museums. After I left the Army in the early 1980s I decided to find my Great Uncle's Wargrave from WWI. I knew where he had been interred in 1917, so I started there. This turned out to be a challenging endeavour. His body had been moved in 1964. From the Hospital where he was originally buried I travelled across France following various leads. This meant staying in towns and villages gathering more details. During this time I discovered lots of little museums. Many Toy museums as well as memorials and tributes to the fallen. The toy museums were an entirely new experience for me and helped fill my time after long journeys. Thank you for this excellent trip down memory lane. I love your work. Cheers

[@throughlucyslens]

Wow what an adventure. I am currently also on the hunt for a WW1 monument, there's no body as he went down with his ship. Small museums have such heart and are often so unexpected. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Sounds amazing!

[@tomsenior7405]

@@throughlucyslens I can assure you I am not at all adventurous. It was a time of small towns and villages, interspersed with overnight train rides. My Great Uncle now rests at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille. He was only 17 years old. Best of Luck to you in completing your quest. Warmest Regards.

[@nancywysemen7196]

Rupert my old friend. what a cheerie find. excellent,charming and dear.

[@throughlucyslens]

I love Rupert the Bear so much I named my dog after him ❤️

[@flowermeerkat6827]

I'm so excited I've been here! My husband and I loved it. I'm loving your videos, it's like going along with you on your adventures.

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you, it’s a lovely little place isn’t it? So hidden but worth seeking out x

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

Toys were quality back in the day. Thanks Lucy. =-)

[@throughlucyslens]

They are lovely aren't they! Built to last ❤️

[@LynnDrury]

What a wonderful museum I love nostalgia especially toys books etc

[@throughlucyslens]

Me too! I could have spent hours and hours in there!

[@stenut2895]

Loved all the model railway exhibits.

[@throughlucyslens]

They were amazing!

[@harridottie]

I have watched about 5 of your videos, Lucy. I love them all ❤❤

[@throughlucyslens]

Thanks so kind of you, I am glad you are enjoying them x

[@shellvlogs132]

Looks a cool place 👍🌟

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you! It was lovely!

[@mariannetuite7411]

Such a fab find! You could lose an entire day in there exploring everything. As someone who is too sentimental to part with any of the soft toys I was gifted as a baby the vintage teddy bears would always be the highlight for me. My grandad would’ve loved the Dinky collection and the micro models though

[@throughlucyslens]

So true! I would have stayed longer but I arrived pretty late. It was amazing, I loved how chill they were and it felt like a real explore rather than a museum.

[@patriciaschuster1371]

This is a great place. I am a kid at heart. Thanks so much!

[@throughlucyslens]

Me too! I love toys 🤭

[@traceywoodall6937]

Thanks for this Lucy I loved the prams, dollhouses and tea sets I wish I could have seen more of the prams but understand why they high up. 🥰

[@throughlucyslens]

If I go somewhere else like this I'll be sure to get the prams in for you. I had a mini silver cross when I was a child, very lucky indeed, my great Nan got it for me.

[@craftybarb6220]

I would love to see that Toy Museum. Underneath Brighton Rail station. I'll tell my sister she is going to Brighton soon. Its a shame it isn't in one of the Arches near the pier. I would have to go by train, as hardly any walking involved when your off the train. Thank you for posting this video. I would also love to see your Mum's Dolls Houses.

[@throughlucyslens]

There's a video about my moms dolls houses - it's one of my first videos :) glad you could come with me to the museum even through the tv ❤️

[@nellafella]

Some really cute stuff there, Lucy. Definitely worth a visit! Thanks for another bostin’ video! x

[@throughlucyslens]

Honestly you could spend many many happy hours in there. It’s so chilled out and they make the visit really comfortable. I bet if I went back I would see totally different things.

[@mariamogaburu2765]

Hi, Lucy. I´m a fan of toy museums, and this one is great. And I remember you first video, the one where you showed the collection of doll houses. Thank you, best wishes from Buenos Aires

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you so much! Yes! That seems like so long ago now. I absolutely loved this place!

[@JantineSchimmel]

This looks amazing! Unfortunately we totally missed it when we were on vacation in Brighton last summer. It is indeed easy to miss.

[@throughlucyslens]

Yes, so tucked away and barely advertised unless you happen to look up at the bridge outside the train station. Maybe one day you will visit again and put that right :)

[@nosmallo]

As a Sussex girl (now living in the Midlands) I thought West Hill lift from my home town of Hastings and the Long Man of Wilmington on the model railway was a lovely nod to the County! Plus Harveys is much nicer than Bass.

[@throughlucyslens]

This is lovely - thank you for sharing! As a midlander I wouldn't have noticed that: hope we are treating you well here :)

[@Spookilysparkly]

Wow what a treasure trove of toys! I love the Pelham puppets, my dad has a couple, he used to get them out when we were young, but like you, it was very much 'look but don't touch'. I'd love to look around the museum next time I'm in Brighton x

[@throughlucyslens]

DONT TOUCH THE PUPPETS 😂 same here!!! I bet she still has them in the box!

[@stefmunkey]

This place looks amazing! Will have to check it out next time I’m in Brighton

[@throughlucyslens]

You should! It’s so cool! And the staff are so lovely, perfect and safe for a solo stay too x

[@user-hf4py5vt7c]

That was a fun excursion

[@throughlucyslens]

Thank you ❤️

[@stellacollins3114]

Yay I live in Burton home of Bass brewery, nice to see it pop up

[@throughlucyslens]

I used to love driving past Burton when you could smell the beer brewing in the summer ❤️

[@MacheteMB1775]

i did not know that was in Brighton i need to go

[@throughlucyslens]

It’s brilliant! Really lovely.

[@stellacollins3114]

I had the donkey Pelham puppet 😊

[@throughlucyslens]

Yesss donkeys are the best!

[@sharonhumphreys8305]

Lovely! But no dolls??? :(

[@throughlucyslens]

No they didn't have many, no idea why. :(

[@sharonhumphreys8305]

@@throughlucyslens Oh that's a real shame. As a doll collector, that would have been what I'd be looking for. Lovely museum though, my husband would love all those trains and the meccano.

[@throughlucyslens]

Yeah it was quite "masculine" I must admit. I wish there were still dolls hospitals, there used to be one in Stratford-upon-Avon you could look around with a little shop at the front, it was wonderful!

[@sharonhumphreys8305]

@@throughlucyslens It's like here in Spain where I live, there used to be doll hospitals but as far as I'm aware they've all closed down now. There is still one in Lisbon, Portugal, which looks very interesting online but I've yet to go there.

[@ladydax4065]

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