Museums & Galleries · Cheltenham
Winchcombe Museum
📍 GL54 5LJ
Photo: Bob&Anne Powell (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See fragments of the UK's most important meteorite
- View a rare pair of fifteenth century town maces
- Get close to a 4.6 billion year old rock sample
- Explore an ever-changing display of local history items
- See the town's War Memorial with fallen named
Winchcombe Museum, housed in the town's former Victorian Town Hall, brings the story of Winchcombe to life through a volunteer-led collection that includes fragments of the UK's most important meteorite, a rare pair of fifteenth century town maces, and an ever-changing display of local artefacts. With over 3,000 items, 1,500 digital pictures and a database holding thousands of mentions of Winchcombe people, it suits anyone curious about local and family history. There is no entrance charge, though donations are welcomed as it is run by a registered charity. If you're staying in the area, BritStays lists 25 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, with Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station 6.9 miles away for onward travel.
Practical details
- Booking
- No entrance charge, donations welcomed
- Best for
- Local and family history research
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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Turn a visit to Winchcombe Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 6.9 miles
- Cheltenham Spa 7 miles
- Evesham 10.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page