Museums · South East England
Bishop's Waltham Museum
In or near Upham.
Bishop's Waltham Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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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 england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 - 2000227 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)
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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 england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishop's Waltham Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Botley, about 5.2 km away. 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 - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- 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.