Museums · South West England
Purton Museum
In or near Lydiard Millicent.
Purton 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
- Blunsdon · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Purton 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
Purton Museum is a local museum located in Purton, Swindon, showcasing historical artefacts relevant to the community. Visitors can explore various exhibits that reflect the life and work in the surrounding parishes.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Purton Museum is a local museum located in South-East England, postcode SN5. It showcases the history and heritage of the Purton area, featuring various exhibits and collections significant to the community. The museum serves as a resource for understanding local culture and history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5885, -1.8666
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Purton
- Postcode
- SN5 4AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- 01793 772466
- Nearest railway station
- Blunsdon — 2.6 km
- Opening
- April to October: every Tuesday 3.00-5.30pm and the last Saturday of every month 10.00-12.30pm.
- Official site
- www.purtonmuseumandhistoricalsociety.com
Sources
- osm: node/8575040059 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Purton Museum?
- Purton Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN5 4AA), in the parish of Purton.
- What is Purton Museum?
- Purton Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Purton Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Blunsdon, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN5 4AA.
- Is Purton Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Purton Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Purton Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Blunsdon, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN5 4AA.