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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South East England

Tolsey Museum

In or near Westwell.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Tolsey Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

124 High Street, Burford - geograph.org.uk - 7376039

Derek Harper — 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
Nearest railway station
Shipton · 7.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Tolsey 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Burford Tolsey Museum is located in a historic building that once served as the town's market house. It showcases the rich history of Burford through themed displays and artifacts, providing insights into the town's development from medieval times to the present.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Tolsey Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode OX18. This museum showcases local history and heritage, providing insight into the region's past. It serves as a resource for understanding the cultural and historical context of the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8073, -1.6371
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Burford
Postcode
OX18 4QU
Parliamentary constituency
Witney
Phone
07899 837482
Nearest railway station
Shipton7.2 km
Opening
Mo-Su,PH 14:00-17:00

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tolsey Museum?
Tolsey Museum is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX18 4QU), in the parish of Burford.
What is Tolsey Museum?
Tolsey Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tolsey Museum?
The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX18 4QU.
Is Tolsey Museum a protected site?
Yes — Tolsey Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Tolsey Museum free to visit?
Yes, Tolsey Museum is free to enter.
How do I get to Tolsey Museum?
The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX18 4QU.