Towns & cities · South West England
Westport
Westport — former village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Westport is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "former village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England". Coordinates: 51.5854°, -2.1014°.
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Official information
Athelstan Museum, located in Malmesbury, showcases a diverse collection of historical artifacts from the Iron Age to the present. Key exhibits include a silver penny from King Athelstan's reign and a hoard of Roman coins, highlighting the town's rich history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westport is a town located in South-East England, within the parish of Malmesbury. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, known for its picturesque landscapes and rural charm.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5854, -2.1014
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 0AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm; Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm; closed Monday
Sources
- wikidata: Q745956 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Westport, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant
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Daniel's Well
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Malmesbury Abbey
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Malmesbury Castle
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Arch In Garden To South Of Abbey House
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Malmesbury
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Malmesbury Market Cross
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Westport is a town located in South East England. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Westport
57 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Westport →
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Athelstan Players Studio
Athelstan Players Studio is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Avon House And Attached Walls, Piers And Railings
Avon House And Attached Walls, Piers And Railings — house in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist — church in Little Somerford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Malmesbury Abbey
Malmesbury Abbey — abbey and parish church in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Malmesbury Castle
Malmesbury Castle — castle in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Aldhelm's Roman Catholic Church, Malmesbury
St Aldhelm's Roman Catholic Church, Malmesbury — church in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Mount House
The Mount House — house in Great Somerford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Tower House
Tower House — house in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Abbey House Gardens
Abbey House Gardens — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Daniel's Well
Daniel's Well — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Athelstan Museum
Athelstan Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Malmesbury Market Cross
Malmesbury Market Cross — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter and Paul
Church of St Peter and Paul — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Benedictine monastery known as Malmesbury Abbey
Benedictine monastery known as Malmesbury Abbey — scheduled monument-listed abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Garsdon Manor
Garsdon Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge, Gatepiers, Gates And Moat Wall To The North Of Cole Park
Bridge, Gatepiers, Gates And Moat Wall To The North Of Cole Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Charlton Bridge
Charlton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Baskerville Bridge
Baskerville Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls
St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Malmesbury War Memorial
Malmesbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Corston and Rodbourne War Memorial Cross
Corston and Rodbourne War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Great Somerford War Memorial Cross
Great Somerford War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist
Lea Monument In The Churchyard, 0.5 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St John Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Malmesbury War Memorial
Malmesbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Three Cups Public House
The Three Cups Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Avon House And Attached Walls, Piers And Railings
Avon House And Attached Walls, Piers And Railings — house in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Daniel's Well
Daniel's Well — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Malmesbury Abbey
Malmesbury Abbey — abbey and parish church in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Westport
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Kings Arms Hotel
The Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Burton Hill Caravan Park
Burton Hill Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Whychurch Farm Camping
Whychurch Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
Southfield Farm Caravan Site
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Hotels · South West England
Whatley Manor
Whatley Manor — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Three Cups Public House
The Three Cups Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Radnor Arms
The Radnor Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · South West England
Lyndseys
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Neeld Arms
The Neeld Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Jolly Trooper Public House
Jolly Trooper Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wild Duck Inn
The Wild Duck Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westport?
- Westport is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 0AH), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Westport?
- Westport — former village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
- How do I get to Westport?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 0AH.
- Is Westport a protected site?
- Yes — Westport is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westport free to visit?
- Yes, Westport is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westport?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 0AH. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.