Military museums · South West England
Wessex Ridgeway
In or near Edington.
Wessex Ridgeway — a military museum in england south east.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wessex Ridgeway is a military museum located in england south east. A British military museum preserving artefacts, vehicles, weapons and personal effects from one or more conflicts. Most charge admission and offer interactive exhibits. extension of the Ridgeway Path to the south west
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wessex Ridgeway is a military museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the military history of the region, showcasing various artefacts and exhibits. The museum provides insights into local military engagements and personnel. Visitors can expect a range of displays detailing the historical context and significance of the area's military heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2667, -2.0533
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Erlestoke
- Postcode
- SN10 5UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
Sources
- wikidata: Q7984148 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wessex Ridgeway?
- Wessex Ridgeway is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 5UB), in the parish of Erlestoke.
- What is Wessex Ridgeway?
- Wessex Ridgeway — a military museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Wessex Ridgeway?
- Drivers can use postcode SN10 5UB.
- Is Wessex Ridgeway a protected site?
- Yes — Wessex Ridgeway is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wessex Ridgeway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 5UB. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.