Museums · South East England
The Witney & District Museum
In or near North Leigh.
The Witney & District 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
- Finstock · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Witney & District 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
Witney Blanket Hall is a historic building that showcases the town's blanket-making heritage. Visitors can explore various parts of the Hall, including The Great Room and the courtyard, and enjoy refreshments at the licensed Pieshop.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Witney & District Museum is located in the West Midlands. This museum showcases the history and heritage of Witney and its surrounding areas, featuring a range of exhibits that reflect the local culture and industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7880, -1.4838
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Witney
- Postcode
- OX28 6HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Phone
- 01993 706408
- Nearest railway station
- Finstock — 7.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Saturday 10am–5pm; closed Christmas to New Year
- Official site
- www.blankethall.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/679205531 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Witney & District Museum?
- The Witney & District Museum is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX28 6HL), in the parish of Witney.
- What is The Witney & District Museum?
- The Witney & District Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Witney & District Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX28 6HL.
- Is The Witney & District Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Witney & District Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Witney & District Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX28 6HL.