Historic houses · South West England
Tower House
In or near Westport.
Tower House — house in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tower House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5841°, -2.0963°.
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Official information
Athelstan Museum, located in Malmesbury, showcases a diverse collection of artifacts from the Iron Age to the present. Named after King Athelstan, the museum features key exhibits including a silver penny from his reign and a hoard of Roman coins. The museum is operated by volunteers and welcomes donations.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tower House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in South-East England, situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Cotswolds. Its architectural significance and historical value contribute to its protected status.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5841, -2.0963
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- +44 1666 829258
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm; Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm; closed Monday
Sources
- wikidata: Q17544344 (CC0)
- commons: Tower House Malmesbury.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower House?
- Tower House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9BZ), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Tower House?
- Tower House — house in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Tower House?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 9BZ.
- Is Tower House a listed building?
- Tower House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Tower House a protected site?
- Yes — Tower House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tower House free to visit?
- Yes, Tower House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9BZ. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.