Witney & District Museum

Gloucester Court Mews
High Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX8 6LR

Tel: +44 (0)1993 775 915
Email: witney.museum@btconnect.com
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Opened in 1996, the Witney & District Museum is situated in the centre of the town, along the High Street. The large ground floor gallery houses a long term exhibition, showing the history of Witney and the surrounding area, and highlighting the changes that have taken place over the past 1,000 years. Local industries, such as the making of Witney Blankets, glove making and brewing are all features. The Bartlett Taylor Gallery is upstairs and is used for temporary exhibitions, please telephone for information. There is a small bookstall for the enjoyment of visitors and to help with running costs.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
18th April to 24th October:
Wednesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm; Sunday 2.00 - 4.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Adult £2.00; Child Free.

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