Museums · East of England
Halesworth and District Museum
In or near Blyford.
Halesworth and District Museum — museum in Halesworth, Suffolk, England, 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
- Halesworth · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Halesworth and District Museum is a museum in Suffolk, East of England. Built or established in 1984, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area IP19.
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Official information
Halesworth and District Museum is located in a Victorian Railway Station and showcases the history and archaeology of the Halesworth area. Visitors can explore permanent displays featuring local geology, historical artifacts, and significant archaeological finds spanning over 10,000 years.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Halesworth and District Museum is located in Halesworth, Suffolk, in the East of England. Established in 1984, this modern museum showcases local history and culture. It is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.3461, 1.5052
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Halesworth
- Postcode
- IP19 8BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Established
- 1984
- Nearest railway station
- Halesworth — 0.1 km
- Official site
- halesworthmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113310214 (CC0)
- commons: Halesworth Museum - geograph.org.uk - 1027344.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Halesworth and District Museum?
- Halesworth and District Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP19 8BZ), in the parish of Halesworth.
- What is Halesworth and District Museum?
- Halesworth and District Museum — museum in Halesworth, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Halesworth and District Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP19 8BZ.
- When was Halesworth and District Museum built?
- Built or established in 1984.
- Is Halesworth and District Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Halesworth and District Museum is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Halesworth and District Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP19 8BZ.