Museums · South East England
Westgate Museum
In or near Winchester.
Westgate Museum — a museum in South East England, 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
- Winchester · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Westgate Museum is a museum located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Westgate Museum is located in a historic medieval gateway in Winchester, showcasing the city's rich Tudor and Stuart history. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring a collection of weights and measures, a painted ceiling from a royal wedding, and enjoy hands-on activities for families.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westgate Museum is a museum located in South-East England, postcode SO23. It is housed in a historic building that reflects the region's heritage and offers insights into local history. The museum features various exhibits that highlight significant aspects of the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0635, -1.3191
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 9AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- 01962 398327
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/1063051509 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate Museum?
- Westgate Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 9AP), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Westgate Museum?
- Westgate Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westgate Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Winchester. Drivers can use postcode SO23 9AP.
- Is Westgate Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate Museum is part of the River Itchen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Westgate Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 9AP.