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Wantage, Grove & the villages of the Vale of White Horse · OX12
Vale & Downland Museum

Vale & Downland Museum

Discover the cultural heritage of Vale of White Horse in Wantage.

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About

The Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage is a museum and registered charity on Church Street, with galleries on the heritage of the Vale of White Horse. Admission is free, and donations help keep it running.

It also has an exhibition space for art and crafts, a visitor information point, a gift shop and a café serving homemade food. Family activities run in the school holidays, and art exhibitions, weekly classes and courses such as needlework, drawing and book groups take place through the year.

Good to know

From the business’s own information, checked September 2026. Things change: check before you go.

What's on here

EVERYMonArts & craftsAston Art Group ExhibitionMonday to Saturday 9:30am to 3:45pm during museum opening times, until Saturday 2 January 2027 · Vale & Downland Museum · WantageFree; donations welcome
THU19NOVTalks & heritageFriends of VDM talk: The Ox-FilesThursday 19 November · 19:30 to 21:00 · Vale & Downland Museum, 19 Church St, Wantage OX12 8BL£7 visitors; £5 Friends members
WED3MARTalks & heritageLiving Landscapes: talkWednesday 3 March 2027 · 13:30 to 14:30 · Vale & Downland Museum, Church Street · Wantage£7.50

Dates change: check with the organiser. Everything on What’s on.

Opening hours

Monday09:30–15:45
Tuesday09:30–15:45
Wednesday09:30–15:45
Thursday09:30–15:45
Friday (today)09:30–15:45
Saturday09:30–15:45
SundayClosed

Please check before you go. Opening hours, meeting times and other details can change, and while we work to keep this accurate, our information can sometimes be wrong. Confirm with Vale & Downland Museum before making a trip. Tell us if something has changed.

Location

19 Church Street Wantage, OX12 8BL

Questions

Where is Vale & Downland Museum?

Vale & Downland Museum is at 19 Church Street Wantage, OX12 8BL.

What are the opening hours at Vale & Downland Museum?

Monday 09:30 to 15:45; Tuesday 09:30 to 15:45; Wednesday 09:30 to 15:45; Thursday 09:30 to 15:45; Friday 09:30 to 15:45; Saturday 09:30 to 15:45. Details can change, so check with Vale & Downland Museum before you go.

Is Vale & Downland Museum good for families?

Yes, Vale & Downland Museum is family friendly. Details can change, so check with Vale & Downland Museum before you go.

Does Vale & Downland Museum have an accessible toilet?

Yes, Vale & Downland Museum has an accessible toilet. Details can change, so check with Vale & Downland Museum before you go.

Does Vale & Downland Museum have a garden?

Yes, Vale & Downland Museum has a garden or outdoor seating. Details can change, so check with Vale & Downland Museum before you go.

How do I contact Vale & Downland Museum?

You can contact Vale & Downland Museum by phone on 01235 771447 or through their website. The details are on this page.

Food and drink nearby

Within about a 10-minute walk.

Walks from here

Nearby

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