Museums · South West England
Wootton Bassett Museum
In or near Lydiard Tregoze.
Wootton Bassett Museum — a museum in england-south-east, 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
- Taw Valley Halt · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wootton Bassett Museum is a museum in england-south-east, 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
The Town Hall Museum in Royal Wootton Bassett showcases the history of the Town Hall, which dates back to the late 17th Century. Visitors can explore its various historical functions, including its role as a courthouse and school, and view exhibitions related to the town's heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wootton Bassett Museum is located in South-East England. This local museum focuses on the history and heritage of Wootton Bassett, showcasing various artefacts and exhibits that reflect the town's past.
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Background
History
The town hall was a gift to the town from Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, who had served as Member of Parliament for Wootton Basset, and was built in 1690. The design involved an open ground floor and an upper storey supported on 15 tapered oolite columns. The ground floor was the venue for local butter and cheese markets and the upper storey served as both a council chamber and a courthouse. and a storage facility for the hand-worked fire engine. Its right to elect members of parliament was removed by the Reform Act 1832, and the borough council, which had met in the courtroom, was abolished under the Municipal Corporations Act 1883. By the late 19th century, the building was in an…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5417, -1.9049
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Postcode
- SN4 7AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Established
- 1690
- Nearest railway station
- Taw Valley Halt — 7.7 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays & Saturdays 10.00 – 12.00
- Official site
- www.royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Wootton Bassett Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wootton Bassett Museum?
- Wootton Bassett Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN4 7AF), in the parish of Royal Wootton Bassett.
- What is Wootton Bassett Museum?
- Wootton Bassett Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wootton Bassett Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN4 7AF.
- When was Wootton Bassett Museum built?
- Built or established in 1690.
- Who owns Wootton Bassett Museum?
- Wootton Bassett Museum is owned by | designation1 = Grade II Listed Building.
- Is Wootton Bassett Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Wootton Bassett Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wootton Bassett Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN4 7AF.