Museums · South East England
West Oxfordshire
In or near North Leigh.
West Oxfordshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — 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
- Finstock · 6.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
West Oxfordshire is a museum in england-west-midlands, 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Oxfordshire is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the region's history and culture, offering insights into local heritage through various exhibits and collections. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the area's significance in the broader context of British history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
West Oxfordshire district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of five former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named West Oxfordshire, describing its location within the wider county.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7933, -1.4792
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Witney
- Postcode
- OX28 1NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Nearest railway station
- Finstock — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: West Oxfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Oxfordshire?
- West Oxfordshire is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX28 1NB), in the parish of Witney.
- What is West Oxfordshire?
- West Oxfordshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Oxfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX28 1NB.
- Who owns West Oxfordshire?
- West Oxfordshire is owned by West Oxfordshire District Council.
- Is West Oxfordshire a protected site?
- Yes — West Oxfordshire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Oxfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX28 1NB.