Museums · South East England
West Berkshire
In or near Donnington.
West Berkshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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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 is a museum in england-south-east, 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
West Berkshire Museum showcases the history and heritage of West Berkshire, featuring permanent exhibitions that highlight the area's past and notable figures. The museum also hosts special exhibitions and a variety of 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 is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the region's history and culture through various exhibits and collections. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The district of Newbury was formed on 1 April 1974, as a merger of the borough of Newbury, Bradfield Rural District, Hungerford Rural District and Newbury Rural District, along with part of Wantage Rural District. Until 1 April 1998, Newbury District Council and Berkshire County council were responsible for the region at local government level. On 1 April 1998, Berkshire County Council was abolished and Newbury District Council changed its name to West Berkshire Council and took on the former County Council's responsibilities within its area.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4009, -1.3235
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Newbury
- Postcode
- RG14 5AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.westberkshireheritage.org
Sources
- wikipedia: West Berkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Berkshire?
- West Berkshire is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG14 5AS), in the parish of Newbury.
- What is West Berkshire?
- West Berkshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Berkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG14 5AS.
- Who owns West Berkshire?
- West Berkshire is owned by West Berkshire Council.
- Is West Berkshire a protected site?
- Yes — West Berkshire is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Berkshire free to visit?
- Yes, West Berkshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Berkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG14 5AS.