Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Second World War Experience Centre
In or near Menston.
Second World War Experience Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Menston · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Second World War Experience Centre is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Second World War Experience Centre is dedicated to preserving and sharing personal testimonies and materials related to World War II. Visitors can explore various collections, including biographies and audio clips, that document the experiences of those who lived through the war.
Place summary
The Second World War Experience Centre is a museum located in Yorkshire, postcode LS21. It offers insights and exhibits related to the Second World War, focusing on various aspects of the conflict and its impact. The centre aims to educate visitors about this significant period in history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9060, -1.6897
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Otley
- Postcode
- LS21 1HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds North West
- Phone
- 01937 541274
- Nearest railway station
- Menston — 3.4 km
- Official site
- war-experience.org
Sources
- osm: way/118442856 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Second World War Experience Centre?
- Second World War Experience Centre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS21 1HD), in the parish of Otley.
- What is Second World War Experience Centre?
- Second World War Experience Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Second World War Experience Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Menston, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS21 1HD.
- How do I get to Second World War Experience Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Menston, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS21 1HD.