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Vale and Downland Museumley vineyards
The museum is housed within a converted 16thC cloth merchant's house.
An interactive auditorium presents the history of the Vale and Downland area. Special collections from across the Vale display the story of Wantage and the rural life of its surrounding countryside.
The latest technology is not forgotten, with a Williams Formula 1 racing car display. The Visitor information Point for Wantage is on the ground floor.
Opening Times
2012 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | from £7.00 |
| Admission Main Museum Galleries Adult - Annual ticket | from £2.50 |
| Admission Main Museum Galleries Concession - Annual ticket | from £2.00 |
| Admission Main Museum Galleries Child - Annual ticket | from £1.00 |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A34. Easily accessible from A40, M40, M4, A4, A420. Wantage is at the intersection of A417 and A338. Follow signs to Wantage centre.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Didcot. Follow signs to Wantage, then brown tourist signs to museum. Buses from Oxford, Didcot, Faringdon.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop system in auditorium.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print Gallery Guide avaiable.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Refreshment area for 36. Coffee, tea, cakes served all day. Lunches 1200-1400 - soup, jacket potatoes, quiche, all home made.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 1
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - guide dogs only in main areas.
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun - Founder member of Thames valley Family Friends museums
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
- Spanish spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Contact Info
Vale and Downland Museumley vineyards
Church Street
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 8BL
Tel: +44 01235 771447
Fax: +44 01235 760991
Email
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