Museums · South West England
Tewkesbury Museum
In or near Ashchurch.
Tewkesbury Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tewkesbury Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tewkesbury Museum is housed in a historic seventeenth-century building and showcases the rich history of Tewkesbury through various exhibits, including Roman artifacts and a diorama of the Battle of Tewkesbury. Visitors can also explore a unique fairground model and learn about notable local figures.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tewkesbury Museum is located in the West Midlands. It showcases the local history and heritage of Tewkesbury, offering insights into the town's past through various exhibits and collections.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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
- osm: node/12544858288 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tewkesbury Museum?
- Tewkesbury Museum is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5PX), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is Tewkesbury Museum?
- Tewkesbury Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tewkesbury Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5PX.
- Is Tewkesbury Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Tewkesbury Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tewkesbury Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5PX.