Museums · South West England
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
In or near Wyesham.
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum — a museum in wales-south, 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
- Rookwood · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is located in South Wales, postcode GL16. This museum focuses on the history of the Great Western Railway, showcasing artefacts and exhibits related to the railway's impact on the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7915, -2.6153
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Coleford
- Postcode
- GL16 8RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/1256903749 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coleford Great Western Railway Museum?
- Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8RH), in the parish of Coleford.
- What is Coleford Great Western Railway Museum?
- Coleford Great Western Railway Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coleford Great Western Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8RH.
- Is Coleford Great Western Railway Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Coleford Great Western Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8RH.