Military museums · South East England
The Ridgeway
In or near West Ilsley.
The Ridgeway — a military museum in england south east.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway · 9.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Ridgeway is a military museum located in england south east. A British military museum preserving artefacts, vehicles, weapons and personal effects from one or more conflicts. Most charge admission and offer interactive exhibits. ancient trackway described as Britain's oldest road
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ridgeway is a military museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the history and significance of military strategy and operations in the region. The museum showcases various exhibits, artefacts, and displays related to military history, providing insights into its impact on local and national events. Visitors can expect an informative experience that highlights the complexities of military engagements over time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5633, -1.3500
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- West Hendred
- Postcode
- OX12 8QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q590196 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ridgeway?
- The Ridgeway is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 8QX), in the parish of West Hendred.
- What is The Ridgeway?
- The Ridgeway — a military museum in england south east.
- How do I get to The Ridgeway?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX12 8QX.
- Is The Ridgeway a protected site?
- Yes — The Ridgeway is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Ridgeway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 8QX. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.