# Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Located in the historic Town Hall at Cross Hayes, this welcoming museum offers accessible facilities for all visitors including families with young children and wheelchair users. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/malmesbury/attractions/athelstan-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. History Museum # Athelstan Museum Town Hall, Cross Hayes [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8603313475286912733&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [MaryJo Burchard](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102052081735086615432) **In short:** Athelstan Museum is a history museum in Malmesbury, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 97 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Athelstan Museum Located in the historic Town Hall at Cross Hayes, this welcoming museum offers accessible facilities for all visitors including families with young children and wheelchair users. ## What's nearby - Malmesbury Town Council next door - Malmesbury Library next door - St Aldhelm's Roman Catholic Church next door - Malmesbury Abbey 150m away - The Old Bell Hotel 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Tone](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108078071818757200167/reviews) ★★★★★ Small museum packed with interesting history. Well worth a visit, free to enter and the staff were so friendly like we were old friends having a great chat. Thanks to the guys there for really making our visit special. · via Google [Cindy](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107260065032661959405/reviews) ★★★★★ This town is so much more than expected. Giant beautiful Abbey full of history. The king in this town was the first to unite the kingdoms, mint coinage with his name and exchange to a common currency and name the county England. He is the ancestor of the monarchy of The UK. Ancient village, tons of unexpected history all stemming from this lovely little museum. Which did a very good job of explaining the historical significance. Many little independent shops to explore. · via Google [Sean Wright](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106177651263844419153/reviews) ★★★★★ What a great little museum. Some real gems here. I'm a huge history fan and so anything on Athelstan is enough for me but this place surprised me with other quirky and interesting stories from the past. From Eimar the flying Monk, a Charles I letter asking for protection during the Civil War through to a local who came a cropper at the hands of a touring tiger - its just a really interesting place. It's also free and has a great car park outside from which to explore the rest of Malmesbury. Be sure to check out the grave of the poor tiger victim in the Abbey! · via Google [amanda tarren](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111758828035772442150/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely little museum with some interesting displays featuring local history including the wool industry and lace making. We enjoyed seeing the various ladies bonnets and hats. Also a lovely art gallery at the back with a cafe. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48716de23310c7ff:0x77651c0601cecedd!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers fascinating insights into Malmesbury's history, featuring digitized manuscripts, Roman coins, and a JMW Turner watercolor. They also highlight the enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, who provide enriching conversation and local knowledge. Others mention the convenient parking and the museum's free entry. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Town Hall, Cross Hayes Lane, Malmesbury, SN16 9BZ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.5835874%2C-2.0967683) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (97 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Malmesbury [More attractions in Malmesbury](https://staycation.co.uk/malmesbury/attractions) ★ 4.7 (97 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01666 829258](tel:01666829258) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Malmesbury **Postcode** SN16 9BZ **Plus Code** 9C3VHWM3+C7 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48716de23310c7ff:0x77651c0601cecedd!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48716de23310c7ff:0x77651c0601cecedd!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48716de23310c7ff:0x77651c0601cecedd!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Malmesbury Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Athelstan Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Athelstan Museum? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact Athelstan Museum? 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