Museums · South West England
Timewalk
In or near Radipole.
Timewalk — a museum in england-south-east, 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
- Weymouth · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Timewalk is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Weymouth Museum features a collection of artefacts that showcase the rich history of Weymouth. Visitors can explore exhibitions that include items from various historical periods, including Tudor memorabilia and local brewery artifacts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portland Harbour Shore SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Timewalk is a museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the history and heritage of the region, showcasing various exhibits that highlight significant local events and developments.
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Background
History
Following the closure of Devenish Brewery, Devenish and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council launched a major plan to transform the building into Brewers Quay, a shopping complex with a pub, restaurant and indoor visitor attractions. Opened in June 1990, the new £4.5 million complex included Timewalk and Weymouth Museum, both of which covered the history of Weymouth. The project designer was John Sunderland, and that year, Timewalk won the British Tourist Authority's "Come to Britain Trophy". In a borough report by the council, Timewalk's annual visitor numbers for 2004 was 41,000. In the summer of 2007, VisitBritain announced that Weymouth was the most searched location on their websites,…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6055, -2.4525
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 8ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01305 457982
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays to Fridays 10am–2pm; Mondays 10.30am–1.30pm; Saturdays 10am–1pm; closed Sundays
- Official site
- www.weymouthmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Timewalk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Timewalk?
- Timewalk is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 8ET), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Timewalk?
- Timewalk — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Timewalk?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT4 8ET.
- Is Timewalk a protected site?
- Yes — Timewalk is part of the Portland Harbour Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Timewalk?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 8ET.