Museums · South Wales
Shire Hall Museum
In or near Wyesham.
Shire Hall Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — 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
- Rookwood · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shire Hall Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Shire Hall Museum is a historic building located in Monmouth, South Wales, showcasing the local history and heritage of the area. Visitors can explore the restored Courtroom 1, which offers interactive experiences related to significant historical trials, including that of Chartist leader John Frost. The museum also serves as a community hub, hosting various local groups and activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shire Hall Museum is located in South Wales, NP25. This museum is notable for its collection that highlights local history and heritage. It serves as a significant cultural resource in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8119, -2.7154
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- Tel01600 775257
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday 11am–4pm; closed Wednesday and Sunday
- Official site
- www.visitmonmouthshire.com
Sources
- osm: node/11283236291 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shire Hall Museum?
- Shire Hall Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3DY), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Shire Hall Museum?
- Shire Hall Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shire Hall Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3DY.
- Is Shire Hall Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Shire Hall Museum is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shire Hall Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3DY.