Museums · South East England
W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation
In or near Tadmarton.
W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation — charitable foundation for preserving and educating about the history of Bentley automobiles.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation is a museum in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Banbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area OX15.
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Official information
The W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Bentley automobiles. Visitors can explore the museum and archive, which showcase various collections related to Bentley's legacy.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation is a museum located in Wroxton, Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands. It is situated within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The foundation commemorates the legacy of W. O. Bentley, the founder of the luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0815, -1.4083
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Wroxton
- Postcode
- OX15 6ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Phone
- 01295-738886 x 6
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 6 km
- Opening
- Monday-Wednesday 9 AM to 5 PM; by appointment only
- Official site
- www.wobmf.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q134887639 (CC0)
- commons: The W O Bentley Memorial Building - geograph.org.uk - 3467841.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation?
- W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15 6ED), in the parish of Wroxton.
- What is W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation?
- W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation — charitable foundation for preserving and educating about the history of Bentley automobiles.
- How do I get to W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX15 6ED.
- Is W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation a protected site?
- Yes — W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15 6ED.