Museums · South West England
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
In or near East Tytherton.
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre — 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
- Chippenham · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission 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
The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre is a museum located in South-East England. It serves as a repository for local historical records and artefacts, providing insights into the region's past. The centre is a key resource for researchers and the public interested in Wiltshire and Swindon history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4639, -2.1089
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Chippenham
- Postcode
- SN15 3QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Phone
- 01249705500
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- wshc.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/137725840 (ODbL)
- fsq: 4e2d26cb18a80bb0586b9f0c (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre?
- Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 3QN), in the parish of Chippenham.
- What is Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre?
- Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is East Tytherton. Drivers can use postcode SN15 3QN.
- Is Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 3QN.