Historic houses · South West England
Tewkesbury Museum building
In or near Ashchurch.
Tewkesbury Museum building — museum building in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tewkesbury Museum building is a historic house in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Tewkesbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area GL20.
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Official information
Tewkesbury Museum is a small independent museum located in a historic seventeenth-century building. It showcases Tewkesbury's rich history through various exhibits, including Roman artifacts and a diorama of the Battle of Tewkesbury. The museum also features a unique fairground model and offers activities for children.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tewkesbury Museum, located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, is a Grade II* listed building. Situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it serves as a historic house showcasing local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9927, -2.1553
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Tewkesbury
- Postcode
- GL20 5PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Phone
- 01684 292901
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 3.3 km
- Opening
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 12 noon–3pm; Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am–3pm; alternate Sundays 12 noon–3pm; closed Fridays.
- Official site
- www.tewkesburymuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17539027 (CC0)
- commons: Tewkesbury Museum-geograph.org.uk-3870305.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tewkesbury Museum building?
- Tewkesbury Museum building is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5PX), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is Tewkesbury Museum building?
- Tewkesbury Museum building — museum building in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Tewkesbury Museum building?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5PX.
- Is Tewkesbury Museum building a listed building?
- Tewkesbury Museum building is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Tewkesbury Museum building a protected site?
- Yes — Tewkesbury Museum building is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tewkesbury Museum building?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5PX.