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Herschel Museum of Astronomy

No. 48 of 6,557 in the Cotswolds, No. 44 for history, No. 8 for rainy day. Culture, 15.6 km from Castle Combe, just outside the Cotswolds National Landscape.

Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Photo: Nveitch at English Wikipedia, Public domain

A museum of astronomy named after Herschel.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Opening hours
Feb-Dec Tu-Su 10:00-17:00OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Fee
ChargesOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Wheelchair
Not accessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Website
herschelmuseum.org.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.82 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
No. 15 Great PulteneyGrade I listed, 15 km from Castle Combe, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
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Bailbrook House HotelGrade II* listed, 13 km from Castle Combe, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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The Circus Restaurant15 km from Castle Combe, just outside the areaFood and pubs
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The GrapesGrade II* listed, 16 km from Castle Combe, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Guildhall Market CaféGrade I listed, 15 km from Castle Combe, just outside the areaFood and pubs

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