Museums · East Midlands
Wollaston, Northamptonshire
In or near Strixton.
Wollaston, Northamptonshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Wellingborough · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wollaston, Northamptonshire 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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Official information
Wollaston is a village in Northamptonshire with a rich history dating back to the Saxon period. Visitors can explore the Wollaston Museum, which showcases the village's heritage, and Curiosity Cottage, an 18th-century dwelling that illustrates early 20th-century life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wollaston is a museum located in Northamptonshire, in the West Midlands. The site features exhibits that reflect the local heritage and history of the area.
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Background
History
Wollaston was developed as a linear settlement starting at what is now Cobbs Lane moving past Bell End, Rotten Row, St Michaels' Lane and down towards Strixton.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2564, -0.6694
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wollaston
- Postcode
- NN29 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.wollastonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Wollaston, Northamptonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wollaston, Northamptonshire?
- Wollaston, Northamptonshire is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN29 7RJ), in the parish of Wollaston.
- What is Wollaston, Northamptonshire?
- Wollaston, Northamptonshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wollaston, Northamptonshire?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN29 7RJ.
- Is Wollaston, Northamptonshire a protected site?
- Yes — Wollaston, Northamptonshire is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wollaston, Northamptonshire?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN29 7RJ.