Museums · South West England
King William Ale House
In or near Bristol.
King William Ale House — a museum in england-south-west, 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
- Princes Wharf · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
King William Ale House is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King William Ale House is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the history of brewing and the social significance of ale in British culture.
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Background
History
The King William Ale House stands as part of a group of three houses, which were built in approximately 1670; originally built as a refuge for poor women, the buildings were later converted into public houses. The three buildings were designated as a Grade II* listed building on 8 January 1959, and currently include two public houses, the King William Ale House as well as The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, with a restaurant between them. The building is timber-framed, with brick stacks; the front of the building is gabled with three jettied floors. It has a single-storey wing to the back block on Little King Street, which also dates to the 17th century. The sash windows of the building are in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4517, -2.5949
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.4 km
- Official site
- camra.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: King William Ale House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King William Ale House?
- King William Ale House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4DZ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is King William Ale House?
- King William Ale House — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King William Ale House?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4DZ.
- Is King William Ale House a protected site?
- Yes — King William Ale House is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to King William Ale House?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4DZ.