Museums · South West England
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
In or near East Tytherton.
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum — museum in Calne, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 9.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum is a museum in South-East England. Built or established in 1989, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 9.4 km away. Postcode area SN11.
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Official information
The Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum is a small, friendly museum located in Wiltshire, showcasing over 100 exhibits including cars, motorcycles, and motoring memorabilia from the 1920s onwards. Visitors can explore a reconstructed 1930s garage and a growing display of motorsport exhibits, including Formula 1 cars.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum is a modern museum located in Calne, South-East England (postcode SN11). Established in 1989, it showcases a collection of vintage and classic vehicles. The museum is situated within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, specifically the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4242, -1.9947
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Calne
- Postcode
- SN11 0NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Phone
- 01249 813119
- Established
- 1989
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 9.4 km
- Opening
- Apr-Oct: Tu-Su 11:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Th-Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- atwellwilson.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370044 (CC0)
- commons: 2012 , Motor Museum at Quemerford not the way in - geograph.org.uk - 2861794.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum?
- Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN11 0NF), in the parish of Calne.
- What is Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum?
- Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum — museum in Calne, England, UK.
- How do I get to Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN11 0NF.
- When was Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum built?
- Built or established in 1989.
- Is Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN11 0NF. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.