Museums · South West England
Tetbury Avon
In or near Westport.
Tetbury Avon — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — 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
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tetbury Avon 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, located in Malmesbury, 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, highlighting the town's rich history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tetbury Avon is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the region's heritage. The museum features various exhibits that highlight the area’s significance over time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
As is common amongst Cotswold streams, many watermills were established from early times for fulling wool and grinding corn. Shipton Mill in the wood of the same name still produces organic wheat and rye flours. A mill at this site was recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5821, -2.0929
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 9BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- 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: Tetbury Avon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tetbury Avon?
- Tetbury Avon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9BS), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Tetbury Avon?
- Tetbury Avon — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tetbury Avon?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 9BS.
- Is Tetbury Avon a protected site?
- Yes — Tetbury Avon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tetbury Avon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9BS. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.