Pendon Museum, Abingdon
Facts and practical information
Pendon Museum, located in Long Wittenham near Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, is a museum that displays scale models, in particular a large scene representing parts of the Vale of White Horse in the 1920s and 1930s. The scene, under construction since the 1950s and with parts dating back earlier, was inspired by detailed research into the architecture and landscape of the vale, with some models of cottages taking hundreds of hours to complete. It was founded by the late Roye England, and run jointly by the late English Model Maker, Guy Williams,. They can be seen working together in the 1958 British Pathé short, 'Hair Thatching'. The museum is run by a group of volunteers and is open to the public most weekends and holidays, except during the winter. and Wednesdays during school holidays. ()
Pendon Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Didcot Railway Centre, Wittenham Clumps, Dorchester Abbey, Thames Path.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Pendon Museum open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday closed
- Friday closed
- Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
- Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
How to get to Pendon Museum by public transport?
Train
- Appleford (28 min walk)
- Culham (35 min walk)