The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Type:Museum

Clarence Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3JT

Tel: 01242 387491

Wilson Art Gallery cafe

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop system in meeting room for talks lectures, etc.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Handling tables
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - See website for cafe opening times.

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities - Meeting room capacity - 35.
  • Event Venue
  • Open All Year
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 01:00
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - Advance booking required.

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Opening Times

The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Bank HolidayClosed

Directions

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M5. Follow the signs to the town centre.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Cheltenham. Local Metro bus D or E to the town centre.

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