Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury is one of those Cotswold places that rewards a slower wander, with the sort of streets, views and local details that are easy to miss if you rush through.
Whether you are visiting for the first time or coming back for another look, you will find ideas here around Cotswold Towns, Athelstan Museum and Malmesbury Summary, plus a few pointers to help you make more of your time in and around Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury.
Summary:
The history of Malmesbury, the hill-top town on the edge of the Cotswolds, comes to life through the Athelstan Museum which contains a fascinating collection of artefacts and explanation of local history.Athelstan Museum tells the history of Malmesbury, an attractive hill-top town which lies on the edge of the Cotswolds, and the area of north Wiltshire that surrounds it.
Malmesbury was built on the site of a 2,800-year-old Iron Age hill fort and Athelstan Museum has a fascinating collection of artefacts and explanation of local history. The museum runs a series of short-term exhibitions so the displays are always changing.
Malmesbury is famous for its lace and its Abbey and the museum also sheds light on a number of interesting old Malmesburians, including King Athelstan, first king of all England; Eilmer the flying monk over 1,000 years ago; and Walter Powell MP, who vanished at sea in a hot air balloon.
With the help of its volunteers, the museum is able to open seven days a week throughout the year. The museum is generally open from 10.30am-4.30pm but during the winter months, Sunday opening hours are from 11.30am-3.30pm.
More Information
Address:
Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BZ
Telephone:
01666 829258