Museums · South East England
Towcester
In or near Greens Norton.
Towcester — 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
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Towcester is a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
Towcester Museum offers a journey through 4000 years of local history with a variety of exhibits, including life-like dioramas and detailed models. It is a family-friendly attraction with activities designed to engage visitors of all ages.
Place summary
Towcester is a museum located in the West Midlands. It offers insights into the local history and heritage of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1300, -0.9900
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Towcester
- Postcode
- NN12 6BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Phone
- +44 132 735 2662
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10am–4pm; closed Monday and Sunday; closed bank holidays
- Official site
- towcestermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Towcester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Towcester?
- Towcester is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 6BU), in the parish of Towcester.
- What is Towcester?
- Towcester — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Towcester?
- Drivers can use postcode NN12 6BU.
- How do I get to Towcester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 6BU. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.