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Watchet Market House Museum
Address:
Watchet Market House Museum
Market Street
Watchet
TA23 0AN
Tel: 01984 631209
Email: museum@wessexwater.co.uk
History of Watchet from prehistoric to present day, particularly the story of the harbour and its 19thC use in shipping iron ore from the Brendon Hill mines. Work on a heritage trail “West Somerset’s Hidden Industrial Jewel”, a combination of the mineral line and Brendon Hill iron mines, is expected to begin in 2006. Many models and photographs of mines and railway to Watchet from mines. Visitors can see a video of the history of the town and can combine the museum with a visit to the nearby harbour and statue of Coleridge’s ancient mariner said to originate from Watchet in Samuel Taylor Coleridges famous poem.
Opening Times
2008 - Opening 17/03/2008 - 31/10/2008
Monday 10:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:30 - 16:30
Thursday 10:30 - 16:30
Friday 10:30 - 16:30
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 10:30 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 10:30 - 16:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A39. Turn off right at Williton or take the B3191 from Carhampton.
Public Transport Directions
Bus/Route No: 14, 28, 38
Route Description/Frequency: 14 Bridgwater - Watchet (Daily)
28 Taunton - Minehead (Daily)
38 Watchet - Porlock Weir (Mon-Sat, not public holidays)
Proximity to Bus Station: Alight next to West Somerset Railway station, 10 minute walk via high street
Disability Access: 28 Yes
Nearest station is Watchet (West Somerset Railway). Go across the Esplanade to the top of the Marina Slip Way.
Facilities
- Out of Hours Visits
Provider Preferences
- Village Location
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 00:20
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Max group size - 25
- Min group size - 0
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups