Museums · South West England
Athelstan Museum
In or near Westport.
Athelstan Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Athelstan Museum is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Athelstan Museum, located in Malmesbury, showcases a diverse collection of historical artifacts from the Iron Age to the present. Named after King Athelstan, the museum features key exhibits including Roman coins and a watercolour by J.M.W. Turner, all curated by volunteers.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Athelstan Museum is a museum located in South-East England, postcode SN16. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insights into the region's past. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the cultural significance of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5836, -2.0968
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- +44 1666 829258
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm; Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/391470439 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Athelstan Museum?
- Athelstan Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9BZ), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Athelstan Museum?
- Athelstan Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Athelstan Museum?
- The nearest town is Westport. Drivers can use postcode SN16 9BZ.
- Is Athelstan Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Athelstan Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Athelstan Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Athelstan Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Athelstan Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9BZ. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.