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Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall

#6 among attractions in Kirkwall

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Orkney Wireless Museum, Kirkwall

Facts and practical information

Coordinates: 58°59'3"N, 2°57'35"W
Address

1 Junction RdKirkwall KW15 1LB United Kingdom

Contact
+44 1856 871400
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  2. Tuesday10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  3. Wednesday10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  4. Thursday10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  5. Friday10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  6. Saturday10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  7. Sunday2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Orkney Wireless Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pickaquoy Centre, St Magnus Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace.

  • the pickaquoy centre kirkwall0.4 miW
    Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

    The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall

    12 min walk • The Pickaquoy Centre is a multi-use leisure centre in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. The arena has 1,600-seat stands, and can be condensed and used as a sports hall, with room for two five a side football pitches.

  • st magnus cathedral kirkwall~1060 ftS
    Striking, 12th-century place of worship

    St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

    6 min walk • St Magnus Cathedral dominates the skyline of Kirkwall, the main town of Orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland.

  • bishops palace kirkwall~1240 ftS
    Stately remains of 2 historic castles

    Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall

    6 min walk • The Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall is a 12th-century palace built at the same time as the adjacent St Magnus Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. It housed the cathedral's first bishop, William the Old of the Norwegian Catholic church who took his authority from the Archbishop of Nidaros.

  • earls palace kirkwall~1360 ftS
    Historical place, Forts and castles

    Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

    7 min walk • The Earl's Palace is a ruined Renaissance-style palace near St Magnus's Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. Built by Patrick, Earl of Orkney, its construction began in 1607 and was largely undertaken via forced labour.

  • orkney library archive kirkwall~1000 ftSW
    Library

    Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall

    5 min walk • Orkney Library and Archive is a Scottish public library service based in Kirkwall, Orkney. Founded in 1683, Orkney Library is the oldest public library in Scotland. Its rules date from 1815. It has become known for its popular, humorous Twitter account.

  • orkney college kirkwall0.4 miE
    Universities and schools

    Orkney College, Kirkwall

    12 min walk • Orkney College is a further and higher education college in Orkney, an archipelago in northern Scotland. It is an academic partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands. The College serves the Orkney community, which is rural and has long had an economy based on agriculture and fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Orkney Wireless Museum open?

Orkney Wireless Museum is open:
  • Monday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • 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 - 4:30 pm
  • Sunday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Orkney Wireless Museum?

Nearby attractions include Orkney Library & Archive, Kirkwall (5 min walk), St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall (6 min walk), Bishop's Palace, Kirkwall (6 min walk), Earl's Palace, Kirkwall (7 min walk).

Where to next? Visit scotland Scotland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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