Museums · South West England
King William Ale House
King William Ale House — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ian S — 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
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
King William Ale House is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Place summary
King William Ale House is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the history of brewing and the social significance of ale in British culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The King William Ale House stands as part of a group of three houses, which were built in approximately 1670; originally built as a refuge for poor women, the buildings were later converted into public houses. The three buildings were designated as a Grade II* listed building on 8 January 1959, and currently include two public houses, the King William Ale House as well as The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, with a restaurant between them. The building is timber-framed, with brick stacks; the front of the building is gabled with three jettied floors. It has a single-storey wing to the back block on Little King Street, which also dates to the 17th century. The sash windows of the building are in…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4517, -2.5949
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
Sources
- wikipedia: King William Ale House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
smallBAR
smallBAR — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Other places · South West England
The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer
The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Beer Emporium
The Beer Emporium — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
35 King Street
35 King Street — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
32 King Street, Bristol
32 King Street, Bristol — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · South West England
Old Library
Old Library — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 5Museums · South West England
Allhallows Museum
Allhallows Museum — museum in Honiton, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Axe Valley Heritage Museum — museum in Seaton, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Bakelite Museum
Bakelite Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Barometer World
Barometer World — former museum in Devon, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is King William Ale House?
- King William Ale House is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4517°, -2.5949°.
- Is King William Ale House wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at King William Ale House. Check ahead for specific facilities.