Museums · Mid Wales
The House on Crutches Museum
In or near Priestweston.
The House on Crutches Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Paul Buckingham — 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
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The House on Crutches Museum is a museum located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The House on Crutches Museum is a charming local museum located in an Elizabethan timber-framed building in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Visitors can explore its unique architecture and exhibits that reflect the town's heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The House on Crutches Museum is located in Mid Wales, postcode SY9. This museum showcases a collection of local artefacts and historical items, offering insight into the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4943, -2.9981
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bishop's Castle
- Postcode
- SY9 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Opening
- May-Oct: Sa,Su 13:30-17:00
- Official site
- www.hocmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/793067766 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The House on Crutches Museum?
- The House on Crutches Museum is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5BN), in the parish of Bishop's Castle.
- What is The House on Crutches Museum?
- The House on Crutches Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The House on Crutches Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode SY9 5BN.
- Is The House on Crutches Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The House on Crutches Museum is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The House on Crutches Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5BN. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.