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The Cotswolds -
Museums & Art Galleries
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This section covers museums
including working heritage museums and both civic and
commercial art galleries.
Not all the
attractions in an area are listed.
If you know of an
activity provider who does not yet have an entry, please
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THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
HERITAGE MUSEUM
The Old Railway Station, Railway Drive,
Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH
Tel: 01594 833569 or Tel/Fax: 01594
832032
The Great Western Railway Heritage Museum is
housed in one of the last remaining permanent
railway buildings in the Forest of Dean, on the
original site of Coleford Railway Yard. It is
the original GWR Goods Station of 1883 with
working GWR signal box. The Museum features a 7
1/4 gauge Miniature Passenger Electric Loco.
Miniature Steam Loco rides some Bank Holidays.
Open: Saturdays; 2.30pm-5pm. All other
times by prior arrangement for groups only.
Admission: Adults £3.00. Children £1.50.
Miniature Train Rides £1.50.
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THE COTSWOLDS MOTORING
MUSEUM
The Old Mill, Sherbourne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BY
Tel: 01451 821255
Web:
www.cotswold-motor-museum.com
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With 6
galleries, you could spend hours in the
award-winning museum. whether you're
young or old.
The Mill Gallery is
bursting with cars, motorbikes, caravans
and metal motoring signs.
Windrush Alley takes an enchanting look
at motoring from street level.
Discover
the sights and smells of the Blacksmith's
workshop, relive the 60s & 70s that's
brought to life with a funky soundtrack
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Motorsports makes a muddy splash, and the Guest
Car Showroom has already featured a Model T-ford
and a Quadrophenia exhibition! Also check out
Country Garage, Collector's Room and the Toy
collection. What's more the Museum is home to Brum,
the famous yellow car from the hit BBC children's
TV show-see where some of the show is filmed!
Call 01451 821255 or
visit our website for further details on Cotswolds
Motoring Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Open: Feb to Nov, 10am - 6pm, daily
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JOHN MOORE COUNTRYSIDE
MUSEUM
42 Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire,
GL20 5SN
Tel: 01684 297174
E-mail:
simon.lawton@btconnect.com
A Countryside Collection displayed to honour the
prophetic writings on nature conservation of the
late John Moore, a local writer and naturalist.
A museum for those who care about the
countryside and the creatures which live in it.
The museum is housed in an historic 15th century
timber-framed building, part of a row of
restored medieval merchant's cottages. Live wild
mammal and bird events held throughout the year.
Please note, the museum is not suitable for
wheelchair users or people with walking
difficulties.
Open: 1st April to end October. Tues -
Sat 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm.
Open all Local School Holidays and Saturday
throughout.
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CHELTENHAM ART GALLERY &
MUSEUM
Clarence Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,
GL50 3JT
Tel: 01242 237431 Fax: 01242 262334
E-mail:
ArtGallery@cheltenham.gov.uk
Web:
www.cheltenham.artgallery.museum
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The Art
Gallery and Museum is housed in a
splendid Victorian building.
Extensive collections serve to illustrate
how people lived from pre-history to the
present day. The famous Arts and Crafts
Movement of the 1890s, inspired by William
Morris, is represented here in a superb
collection of international importance, which
includes furniture and fine metalwork, much of
it made by Cotswold craftsmen and women.
The Art Gallery contains Dutch and
British paintings from the 17th century
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Displays provide a
vivid account of the Antarctic expedition of
1910-12, as seen through the eyes of the
Cheltenham-born Edward Wilson, who accompanied
Captain Scott on this ill-fated journey and
recorded events in a diary. There is always
something new to see at the Museum, with
changing exhibitions taking place throughout the
year. The Museum Shop sells posters, cards,
presents and souvenirs, and you can enjoy
lunch or a coffee in the peace of the Café
Museum.
For further information about our Gallery & Museum
in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire see our website.
Open: All year. Mon-Sat 10am - 5.20pm. Closed Bank Holidays.
FREE ADMISSION.
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CORINIUM MUSEUM
Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7
2BX
Tel: 01285 655611 E-mail:
museums@cotswold.gov.uk
Web:
www.cotswold.gov.uk/go/museum
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Award-winning
museum, featuring one of the finest
collections of antiquities from Roman
Britain.
Full-scale reconstructions of a dining
room, a kitchen and garden give a good
idea of everyday life in Roman
Cirencester.
Also displays
on the Cotswolds from Prehistory to
Medieval times. Roman military galleries
and Black Jack Coffee House.
Special
exhibitions.
*Assistance
dogs allowed. |
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Open: All year. Mon to Sat 10am - 5pm.
Sunday 2pm - 5pm.
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WINCHCOMBE FOLK & POLICE
MUSEUM
Town Hall, High Street, Winchcombe,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LJ
Tel: 01242 609151
Web:
www.winchcombemuseum.org.uk
At Winchcombe in the Cotswolds there is
something for everyone in our unique
Museum. |
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Winchcombe Heritage, Family and local history,
folk collection and Police uniform and equipment.
Situated approximately 7
miles north east of Cheltenham.
For further details about Winchcombe Folk &
Police Museum, near
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire see our website.
Open: 1st April to 31st October
Mon to Sat 10am - 1pm - Last Entry 12.30pm & 2pm - 5pm -
Last Entry 4.30pm
Admission: Adults £1.50, Senior
Citizens £1.25, Children £1.00, Family Tickets £4.50
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WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE HERITAGE
CENTRE
The Chipping, Wotton-Under-Edge,
Gloucestershire, GL12 7AD
Tel: 01453 521541
Web:
www.wottonheritage.com
Visit the Wotton Heritage Centre and discover:
Intriguing artefacts from Wotton-under-Edge's
crafts and industry. Changing exhibition
displays. Photographs, postcards, documents,
maps and books of local interest.
Microfiches of
Parish registers. Card indexes of family and
local history. A variety of viewable Proprietary
Software Databases for family history research.
Small gift shop and tourist information point.
Wheelchair friendly.
For further details
about Walton-under-Edge Heritage Centre the
Cotswolds, see our website.
Open: Tues to Fri, 10am - 1pm & 2pm -
5pm. (Except Wed.) Close 4pm throughout the Winter months.
Sat, 10am - 1pm.
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BRISTOL AERO COLLECTION
Hanger E2 Kemble Airfield, Kemble,
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6BA
Tel: 01285 771204
Web:
www.bristolaero.com
The Bristol Aero
Collection is dedicated to preserving the
aircraft, helicopters and aero engines produced
by the Bristol Aircraft Company.
An added attraction at this
location is the presence on the airfield of
Delta Jets, which restores and operates a number
of airworthy jet war birds. Although not open to the
public, Delta Jets stages one or two air shows
each year, and its aircraft can often be seen
parked on the apron. For further details on
Bristol Aero Collection Museum, near
Cirencester, the Cotswolds see our website.
Open: Easter - October on Sundays and
all year Mondays except Christmas & New Year.
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HOPEWELL COLLIERY MINING
MUSEUM
Cannop Hill, Speech House Road, Coleford,
Gloucestershire, GL16 7JP
Tel: 01594 810706. (After 6pm please
telephone 01594 832216)
Open: For school holidays and bookings
only from Easter to September. 10.00am - 4.00pm
(Last tour leaves approx. 3.00pm).
Party
bookings by arrangement.
Admission price: Adults £4.00, Children
(under 14) £3.00
A True 'Free Mine' in the heart of the
Forest. Regular guided underground tours,
allowing visitors to walk through the mine
workings to see the conditions in which the
miners work. Have the methods used to extract
the coal explained to them by a true Forest of
Dean Free Miner. Parties exit the mine workings
by the beautifully engineered old furnace level
erected in the 1820's. There is a short stroll
through the Forest along the course of an early
tram road, back to the museum and cafeteria.
Other facilities:
Large free car park. Free admission to
cafeteria, shop, surface museum and picnic
rides. Disabled visitors should telephone in advance.
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Hailes Abbey
Hailes, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PB
Tel: 01242 602398
E-mail:
hailes.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk
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13th-century Cistercian abbey.
Founded in 1246 and once a celebrated pilgrimage
site, the abbey now lies in ruins.
Remains of the dramatic cloister arches survive
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Hailes Abbey Ruins -
Photo:
Neil Hanson
CCL |
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Wellington Aviation Museum
British School House, Broadway Rd,
Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0BG
Tel: 01608 650323
Web:
www.wellingtonaviation.org
An offshoot of the successful aviation art and
print gallery, the museum tells the stories
behind some of the paintings and prints on show
with the aid of photographs and artefacts. The
emphasis is on illustrating the personal side of
wartime operations. The history of the local
airfield and its Vickers Wellington OTU is also
portrayed.
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