Museums · South East England
The History On Wheels Museum
In or near Eton Wick.
The History On Wheels Museum — museum in Eton, Berkshire , England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Windsor and Eton Riverside · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The History On Wheels Museum is a museum in South-East England. Built or established in 1980, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Windsor parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Windsor and Eton Riverside, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area SL4.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The History On Wheels Museum is located in Eton, South-East England. Established in 1980, this modern museum showcases the history of transportation. It is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5007, -0.6279
- District
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parish
- Eton
- Postcode
- SL4 6QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Windsor
- Established
- 1980
- Nearest railway station
- Windsor and Eton Riverside — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.historyonwheels.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369944 (CC0)
- commons: History on Wheels Motor Museum - geograph.org.uk - 2328888.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The History On Wheels Museum?
- The History On Wheels Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL4 6QY), in the parish of Eton.
- What is The History On Wheels Museum?
- The History On Wheels Museum — museum in Eton, Berkshire , England, UK.
- How do I get to The History On Wheels Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Windsor and Eton Riverside, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL4 6QY.
- When was The History On Wheels Museum built?
- Built or established in 1980.
- Is The History On Wheels Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The History On Wheels Museum is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The History On Wheels Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Windsor and Eton Riverside, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL4 6QY.