Museums · South West England
Gillingham Museum
In or near Silton.
Gillingham 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
- Gillingham · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gillingham 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
Gillingham Museum in Dorset showcases local history and heritage. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including artifacts related to the town's past and special events that highlight historical topics.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gillingham Museum is located in South-East England, postcode SP8. This museum showcases local history and heritage, offering insights into the area's past through various exhibitions and collections.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0359, -2.2759
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Gillingham
- Postcode
- SP8 4UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.gillinghammuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/912701741 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gillingham Museum?
- Gillingham Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP8 4UA), in the parish of Gillingham.
- What is Gillingham Museum?
- Gillingham Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gillingham Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP8 4UA.
- Is Gillingham Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Gillingham Museum is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gillingham Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP8 4UA.