Museums · South East England
West Berkshire Museum
In or near Donnington.
West Berkshire Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oscar Taylor — 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
- Newbury · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
West Berkshire Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
West Berkshire Museum showcases the history and heritage of West Berkshire, featuring exhibitions that tell the stories of its people and landscape. Visitors can explore permanent displays and special exhibitions, as well as participate in talks and family activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Berkshire Museum is located in South-East England, postcode RG14. This museum showcases the history and heritage of the West Berkshire area, offering insights into local culture and community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4013, -1.3219
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Newbury
- Postcode
- RG14 5AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 0.4 km
- Opening
- We-Su 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.westberkshireheritage.org
Sources
- osm: way/474782984 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Berkshire Museum?
- West Berkshire Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG14 5AS), in the parish of Newbury.
- What is West Berkshire Museum?
- West Berkshire Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Berkshire Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG14 5AS.
- Is West Berkshire Museum a protected site?
- Yes — West Berkshire Museum is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Berkshire Museum free to visit?
- Yes, West Berkshire Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Berkshire Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG14 5AS.