Museums · South West England
Malmesbury Town Hall
In or near Westport.
Malmesbury Town Hall — 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
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Malmesbury Town Hall is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Athelstan Museum is located in Malmesbury and showcases a diverse collection of historical artifacts from the Iron Age to the present. Key exhibits include a silver penny from King Athelstan's reign and a hoard of Roman coins, reflecting the town's rich history. The museum is operated by volunteers and offers free entry, welcoming donations.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Malmesbury Town Hall is a museum located in South-East England. It serves as an important historical building in the area, reflecting the town's architectural heritage.
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Background
History
After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536, the borough council acquired St Paul's Church and adapted the east end of the building for use as a town hall. By the mid-19th century, the building was in a dilapidated condition and, in 1852, the council decided to demolish the main structure leaving just the tower. The council went on to commission a new structure: the site they chose was on the north side of Cross Hayes. The borough council was reformed under the Municipal Corporations Act 1883. Storage facilities were established in the town hall for the local horse-drawn fire engine in 1907, and the fire service relocated from the town hall to a new fire station in Gloucester Road in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5837, -2.0969
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- +44 1666 829258
- Established
- 1854
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm; Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Malmesbury Town Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malmesbury Town Hall?
- Malmesbury Town Hall is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9BZ), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Malmesbury Town Hall?
- Malmesbury Town Hall — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Malmesbury Town Hall?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 9BZ.
- When was Malmesbury Town Hall built?
- Built or established in 1854.
- Is Malmesbury Town Hall a protected site?
- Yes — Malmesbury Town Hall is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Malmesbury Town Hall free to visit?
- Yes, Malmesbury Town Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Malmesbury Town Hall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9BZ. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.