The Wilson, Cheltenham

Name: The Wilson
Address: Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1242 387488

#5 among attractions in Cheltenham

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Facts and practical information

The Wilson, formerly known as Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, was opened in 1899. It offers free admission, and has a programme of special exhibitions. It was renamed The Wilson in honour of polar explorer Edward Wilson, a son of Cheltenham, in 2013 after the building was extended. The gallery and museum is managed by The Cheltenham Trust. ()

Coordinates: 51°53'55"N, 2°4'42"W

Address

Clarence StreetCheltenham GL50 3JT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1242 387488

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Day trips

The Wilson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sandford Parks Lido, Whaddon Road, Cavendish House, Cheltenham Minster.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham
13 min walk • Sandford Parks Lido is a Grade II Listed heated outdoor swimming pool in Cheltenham, England. The lido consists of a 50-metre main pool, a children's pool, and paddling pool. The main pool is heated to 26°C and children's pool to 30°C. The lido is open from March until October each year.
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Whaddon Road, Cheltenham
24 min walk • Whaddon Road, known as the Jonny-Rocks Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Cheltenham, England. It is the home ground of Cheltenham Town F.C. It has a total capacity of 7,066, with a mixture of seating and terracing.
~710 ftNE
Shopping, Department store
Cavendish House, Cheltenham
4 min walk • Cavendish House is Cheltenham's oldest and leading department store, located on The Promenade. Its establishment was of great significance for Cheltenham's future reputation as a leading shopping centre.
~1090 ftN
Church
Cheltenham Minster, Cheltenham
6 min walk • Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's is a minster and the parish church of Cheltenham.
~830 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
5 min walk • Everyman Theatre is a theatre based in Regent Street, Cheltenham. There are two audtoria in the building - the 675 seat main auditorium and the 60 seat Studio Theatre, originally named The Ralph Richardson Studio after Ralph Richardson.
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints' Church, Cheltenham
17 min walk • All Saints Church, Cheltenham, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cheltenham. All Saints stands in the Traditional Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As a parish that rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Ebbsfleet.
~560 ftS
City hall, Historical place, Theater
Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham
3 min walk • Cheltenham Town Hall is an early-20th century assembly rooms in Cheltenham, England. Unlike most town halls, it is a public venue and not the seat of the borough council, which is housed in the nearby Municipal Offices. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.9 miN
Park
Pittville Park, Cheltenham
23 min walk • The Pittville Pump Room was the last and largest of the spa buildings to be built in Cheltenham. The benefits of Cheltenham's mineral waters had been recognised since 1716, but not until after the arrival of Henry Skillicorne in 1738 did serious exploitation of their potential as an attraction begin.
~1150 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Playhouse, Cheltenham
6 min walk • Cheltenham Playhouse is a community theatre in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. It opened in 1945 as the Civic Playhouse and was run by the Corporation of Cheltenham; it was taken over by volunteers in 1958 who continue to run the operation as a registered charity.
~230 ftN
City hall
Cheltenham Municipal Offices, Cheltenham
2 min walk • The Cheltenham Municipal Offices are a municipal facility on The Promenade, Cheltenham, England. The offices, which are the headquarters of Cheltenham Borough Council, are a Grade II* listed building.
~1150 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham
6 min walk • St Gregory the Great Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It was founded in 1809 and rebuilt from 1854 to 1857. It is situated on the corner of St James' Square and Clarence Street. It was designed by Charles Hansom and is a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Wilson open?

The Wilson is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 7:45 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:15 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:15 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Wilson?

Nearby attractions include Cheltenham Municipal Offices, Cheltenham (2 min walk), Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham (3 min walk), Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham (4 min walk), Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham (4 min walk).

How to get to The Wilson by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Wilson:

Train

Cheltenham Spa (24 min walk)