Museums · South West England
Royal Wootton Bassett
In or near Lydiard Tregoze.
Royal Wootton Bassett — 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
- Taw Valley Halt · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Royal Wootton Bassett 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
The Town Hall Museum in Royal Wootton Bassett is housed in a historic building that dates back to the late 17th Century. Visitors can explore exhibitions related to the town's history and the building's past functions, including its role as a courthouse and school.
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
Royal Wootton Bassett is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the town's significance and development over time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5410, -1.9050
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Postcode
- SN4 7AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Nearest railway station
- Taw Valley Halt — 7.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays & Saturdays 10.00 – 12.00
- Official site
- www.royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Royal Wootton Bassett (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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War Memorial
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Stafford House
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Royal Wootton Bassett Cemetery
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Hunts Mill Road Bridge (MLN1/83 33)
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Brynard's Hill
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Flaxlands
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Hook Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Wootton Bassett?
- Royal Wootton Bassett is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN4 7AF), in the parish of Royal Wootton Bassett.
- What is Royal Wootton Bassett?
- Royal Wootton Bassett — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Wootton Bassett?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN4 7AF.
- Is Royal Wootton Bassett a protected site?
- Yes — Royal Wootton Bassett is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Royal Wootton Bassett?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN4 7AF.