Description
Discover Iron Age, Saxon, Roman and Viking Somerset through historic reconstructions.
Avalon Archaeology
Avalon Archaeology is open for general visits, guided tours, group visits and special events.
Avalon Archaeology is a lovingly crafted reproduction of Somerset’s heritage in the heart of the Avalon Marshes. History is brought to life with richly decorated archaeological reconstructions filled with hand-crafted furniture and authentic art.
On your visit you can explore:
- Saxon longhall based on the palace excavated at nearby Cheddar decorated with carved furniture, woodwork and murals
- Roman dining room from a typical Somerset villa with a magnificent mosaic floor and murals, and a hypocaust heating system
- Viking trading vessel with mast and rigging based on the Skuldelev 3 wreck
- Iron Age Roundhouse based on those in the Glastonbury Lake Village (under construction)
- The world’s oldest excavation hut and a cinema showing short films on local archaeology
Avalon Archaeology is part of the South West Heritage Trust, an independent charity committed to protecting and celebrating Somerset and Devon’s rich heritage.
Opening Hours
Open Sundays
10.00 am – 5.00 pm (1 April – 31 Oct)
10.00 am – 4.00 pm (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
Pricing
Your admission entitles you to free re-entry throughout 2024 so you can come back as many times as you like!
Adult - £5.00
Concessions - £3.00
Child (under 5) - FREE
Child (aged 5-17) - £3.00
Family (2 adults and up to four children aged 5 – 17) - £12.00
Family (1 adult and up to four children aged 5 – 17) - £7.00
Please note we are only able to take payment by card.
Contact
Avalon Archaeology
Avalon Archaeology
Avalon Marshes Centre
Shapwick Road
Westhay
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9TT
United Kingdom
E: avalon@swheritage.org.uk
W: swheritage.org.uk/avalon-archaeology/
Facebook: @AvalonArchaeology/
Twitter: @AvalonArchaeo
Instagram: @avalonarchaeology/