The Museum is reopening on Sunday 5th April 2026 - Easter Sunday at 2.30pm
We will be open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, 2.30pm-4.30pm until the end of October
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Our exhibition on East Hendred, the Second World War and the Harwell site will continue for a second year - many say it is our best yet - there is a lot to see and read so please make a visit or revisit
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Visit our Events page to find out about Open Gardens - Sunday 7th June 2026! A very popular event!
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How to find us
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East Hendred is situated 14 miles south of Oxford, 4 miles east of Didcot, and in the Vale of the While Horse.
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To reach the village by rail, take the train to Didcot Parkway station (there are frequent trains from Paddington station), which is approximately 5 miles from East Hendred. Either take a taxi from the rank at the station, or take the X32 or the 32A bus.
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To reach the village by car, take the A417 west from the Harwell junction on the A34. Follow signs for Wantage and then a left turn as soon as you reach the village.
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Once you have reached East Hendred, Hendred Museum can be found in the heart of the village in Chapel Square.
Please use the map above to the left to zoom in on the location.
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For satnav, the museum can be found at the following postcode OX12 8JN.