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Winchelsea Corporation Museum

In or near Icklesham.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly★ 4.8 · 13 Google reviews£

Winchelsea Corporation Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.

Winchelsea, the Court Hall, window detail - geograph.org.uk - 5139558

Stefan Czapski — 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
Winchelsea · 1.1 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Winchelsea Corporation 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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See it from the streetimagery from 2019

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Official information

The Court Hall Museum showcases the history of the Ancient Town of Winchelsea through various exhibits, including maps, models, and local pottery. It is located in a historic building and features a notable list of Mayors dating back to 1430.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Winchelsea Corporation Museum is a museum located in South-East England, postcode TN36. It is dedicated to the history and heritage of Winchelsea, showcasing local artefacts and historical information. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the town's past.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9248, 0.7086
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Icklesham
Postcode
TN36 4EA
Parliamentary constituency
Hastings and Rye
Phone
07918 704559
Nearest railway station
Winchelsea — 1.1 km
Opening
Wednesday to Sunday from 8th April to late October 11.30am to 3.30pm
Official site
www.winchelsea.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winchelsea Corporation Museum?
Winchelsea Corporation Museum is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN36 4EA), in the parish of Icklesham.
What is Winchelsea Corporation Museum?
Winchelsea Corporation Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Winchelsea Corporation Museum?
The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.1 km away. The nearest town is Icklesham. Drivers can use postcode TN36 4EA.
Is Winchelsea Corporation Museum a protected site?
Yes — Winchelsea Corporation Museum is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Winchelsea Corporation Museum?
The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN36 4EA.