Museums · South West England
Woodchester
In or near Cainscross.
Woodchester — 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
- Stroud · 3.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Woodchester 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
Woodchester is a museum located in the West Midlands. It features a collection that highlights the region's industrial heritage and local history. The museum is housed in a building of historical significance, contributing to its cultural value.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7167, -2.2333
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Woodchester
- Postcode
- GL5 5EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Woodchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodchester?
- Woodchester is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL5 5EN), in the parish of Woodchester.
- What is Woodchester?
- Woodchester — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woodchester?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL5 5EN.
- Is Woodchester a protected site?
- Yes — Woodchester is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Woodchester?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL5 5EN.