Description
Muchelney Abbey, which lies two miles south of Langport, was once a landmark in the Somerset Levels and still has much to offer its visitors – history lovers in particular will enjoy this fascinating site but there is also plenty for families to do.
Muchelney Abbey
Muchelney Abbey, which lies two miles south of Langport, was once a landmark in the Somerset Levels and still has much to offer its visitors – history lovers in particular will enjoy this fascinating site but there is also plenty for families to do.
It was once a wealthy Benedictine house and the second oldest religious foundation in Somerset, but as part of the dissolution the abbey’s principal buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538.
Visitors can still see the clearly laid out foundations of the abbey, parts of the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory- the only one of its kind in Britain. The 16th-century abbots’ house remains intact with its magnificent rooms, and site finds are on display illustrating monastic life.
With plenty of rooms to explore, this is an ideal day out whatever the weather and on sunny days, children have plenty of room to play in the grounds.
Don't Miss:
The Tudor house with lovely intact rooms and beautiful architecture
A walk along the richly decorated cloister
The only complete thatched monks' lavatory in England
Our family interactive story bag 'Daniel and The Great Flood'
Opening Hours
April to October
(Opening) |
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Pricing
Adult
(Per Ticket) |
£3.80
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Child
(Per Ticket) |
£1.90
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Concession
(Per Ticket) |
£3.20
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Facilities
ACCESSIBILITY
CHILDREN & INFANTS
ESTABLISHMENT FEATURES
KEY FEATURES
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
PARKING & TRANSPORT
PAYMENT METHODS
PET INFORMATION
ROOM & UNIT FEATURES
SPECIALIST FEATURES
TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS
TRAVEL & TRADE
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Coach parking
Danish printed material
Delta accepted
Dogs Accepted
Educational Visits Accepted
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Family Fun
French printed material
German printed material
Groups accepted
Guide dogs permitted
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
Maestro accepted
Marketed towards families
MasterCard accepted
Max group size
Min group size
No Smoking Attraction
On site parking
Parking (free)
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Picnic Site
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Ramp/Level Access
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Toilets
Toilets for disabled visitors
Visa accepted
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A372. On unclassified road 2 miles south of Langport off A372.
Public Transport Directions
Bus/Route No: 54
Route Description/Frequency: 54 Taunton - Yeovil (Mon-Sat) Taunton - Somerton (Sun and bank holidays)
Proximity to Bus Stop: 54 In Langport.
Disability Access: No
Nearest station is Taunton station.
Contact
Muchelney Abbey
Muchelney
Langport
TA10 0DQ
United Kingdom
T: 01458 250664
E: muchelney.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk
W: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/muchelney-abbey