Wellington Museum & Local History Society

28 Fore Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8AQ

Tel: +44 (0)7971 242 904
Email: info@wellingtonmuseum.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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The exhibits in the museum feature famous firms and individuals that are or were based in Wellington. There are displays on The Duke of Wellington and his association with the town.

We aim to offer visitors the history of our town by the knowledge of our stewards and the sale of booklets on local history such as - Wellington and the Civil War, The Wellington Monument, Wellington's Historic Park, Price Brothers/Relyon, Medieval Wellington, The Parish Church, The Howards, The Foxes, Wellington School, The Baptist Story, John Wesley rode by, Wellington 1900-1999 and a comprehensive range of books and leaflets on town and local walks.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
11th April to end September:
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am -1.00pm.

October to mid December: Saturdays only 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Also open October half term.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free Admission.

Directions
200 yards west of traffic lights in Fore Street.
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