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Peat Moors Centre

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Peat Moors Centre
Shapwick Road
Westhay, Nr Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9TT
Tel: 01458 860697
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More Information

Visitor centre contains archaeology, peat and wildlife exhibition. Traditional peat-cutting display. Replica of an Iron Age settlement with two reconstruction round houses to explore and wooden track-ways. Replica log boat.

Opening Times

2008 Opening 21/03/2008 - 02/11/2008

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - Closed

Thursday - Closed

Friday - Closed

Saturday 10:00 - 16:00

Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family£9.50 per ticket
Adult£2.95 per ticket
Child£2.45 per ticket
Concession£2.45 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A39. Turn onto A39 signposted Glastonbury. After Moorlinch turning, take a left for Shapwick and Westhay. Turn left at church in Shapwick, signposted Westhay.

Public Transport Directions

Bus/Route No: 668

Route Description/Frequency: Street Library - Westhay, The Cross (Mon-Sat, 3 hourly, not public holidays)

Proximity to Bus Stop: The Peat Moors Centre is approximately 20 minute walk in southerly direction, along Shapwick Road.

Disability Access: No

Nearest station is Bridgwater station.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Signing, lip reading.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Hands-on.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1 hour
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Minimum group size negotiable; large group will be divided into smaller groups.
  • Max group size - 50
  • Min group size - 10
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Braille

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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