Westbury Manor Museum

Westbury Manor Museum stood in Fareham’s town centre on West Street. The building itself is an 18th-century Grade II* listed structure with formal Victorian gardens at the rear. It once served as the offices of Fareham Urban District from 1934 until 1976. The museum opened in 1990 and focused on local history. Exhibits included the story of Fareham red bricks used in the Royal Albert Hall. The museum was worth visiting for its well-presented local history displays. Hampshire Cultural Trust took over its management in 2014. The building’s Victorian style and formal gardens added to its appeal. A small café and gift shop provided a place to rest and take home a souvenir. Visitors found rooms filled with local artefacts and information. The gardens offered a quiet space behind the main building. The museum’s exhibits highlighted Fareham’s past and its connections to wider history. Though it closed at the end of 2024, its legacy remains in the building and the stories it shared.