About Us

The Radio Museum

Phone: 07544 620 621

Email: info@radiomuseum.co.uk

Open: Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10.30 am to 5.00 pm

(Closed: Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays)

These times may change at short notice so please phone or email to check before travelling.

Admission is free but donations are most welcome.

The Story

The original Washford Radio Museum opened in May 1993 at Tropiquaria. Our aim was to give some idea of the intriguing history of the Washford Transmitting Station and its masts, as well as its part in the development of radio broadcasting.

The museum tells the story of the BBC's West Regional Station from its inauguration in 1933 to its present use by Arqiva to broadcast BBC Radio Wales, Absolute Radio and TalkSport to the South West of England and South Wales.

Once the museum had become established, its initial meagre collection of radio receivers was gradually augmented by donations as well as personal acquisitions. One of the more important items in the museum is a major part of a BBC transmitter, identical to what would have been in use at the Washford Station.

By 2014, we decided to move the museum to its new home, the former Anchor Inn. Inside the building we have created a time-line of radio and television history depicting its development through the exhibits. In addition, we have an extensive archive of literature, sound recordings and service data for old equipment.

Location

We are in the centre of Watchet on the West Somerset coast. There is a car park opposite.