Museums · West Midlands
Wychavon
In or near Wyre Piddle.
Wychavon — 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
- Pershore · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wychavon 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
Wychavon is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on local history and culture, providing insights into the region's heritage. The museum features a variety of exhibits that highlight significant aspects of Wychavon's past.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of five former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The name Wychavon was coined for the new district. "Wych" phonetically recalls the Saxon Kingdom of Hwicce, and "Avon" is for the River Avon.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1140, -2.0810
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Pershore
- Postcode
- WR10 1HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore — 2 km
- Official site
- www.evesham-mapped.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Wychavon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wychavon?
- Wychavon is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR10 1HG), in the parish of Pershore.
- What is Wychavon?
- Wychavon — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wychavon?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR10 1HG.
- Who owns Wychavon?
- Wychavon is owned by Wychavon District Council.
- Is Wychavon a protected site?
- Yes — Wychavon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wychavon?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR10 1HG.