Museums · South East England
Bishop's Waltham Museum
In or near Upham.
Bishop's Waltham Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
Chris Gunns — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Botley · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bishop's Waltham Museum is a museum located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Bishop's Waltham Palace is a historic site in Hampshire, notable for its medieval architecture and impressive grounds. Visitors can explore the remnants of 12th- and 14th-century buildings, including a three-storey tower and the great hall, as well as the Bishop's Waltham Museum located within the former farmhouse.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bishop's Waltham Museum is a local museum located in South-East England. It showcases the history and heritage of the area, highlighting significant aspects of its development over time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9535, -1.2148
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Bishops Waltham
- Postcode
- SO32 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Botley — 5.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/158030965 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bishop's Waltham Palace
Palaces · 0.1 km
The Crown Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Bishop's Waltham
Museums · 0.2 km
The Mafeking Hero Public House
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR
Wildlife reserves · 0.7 km
The Moors
Forests & woodlands · 1.1 km
Clewers Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Winters Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Galley Down
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Galley Down Wood
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Church of St Barnabas
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Swanmore War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Palaces · South East England
Bishop's Waltham Palace
Bishop's Waltham Palace — palace ruins in England.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Bishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham (or Bishops Waltham) is a medieval market town situated at the source of the River Hamble in Hampshire, England. It has a foot in the South Downs National Park and is located at the m
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Mafeking Hero Public House
The Mafeking Hero Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
The Moors
The Moors is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bishop's Waltham Museum
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
YMCA Fairthorne Manor — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Rookesbury Park
Rookesbury Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Mafeking Hero Public House
The Mafeking Hero Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Brushmakers Arms
Brushmakers Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
New Place, Shirrell Heath
New Place, Shirrell Heath in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bakers Arms
The Bakers Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7More museums in this region
📷 5Museums · South East England
Coldrum Long Barrow
Coldrum Long Barrow — neolithic chambered long barrow near Trottiscliffe, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Guildford House
Guildford House — house in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Huguenot Museum
Huguenot Museum — museum in Rochester, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Medway megaliths
Medway megaliths — group of long barrows in Kent, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop's Waltham Museum?
- Bishop's Waltham Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO32 1BA), in the parish of Bishops Waltham.
- What is Bishop's Waltham Museum?
- Bishop's Waltham Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishop's Waltham Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 5.2 km away. The nearest town is Upham. Drivers can use postcode SO32 1BA.
- Is Bishop's Waltham Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Bishop's Waltham Museum is part of the River Itchen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bishop's Waltham Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Bishop's Waltham Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishop's Waltham Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO32 1BA.