Somerset Museums

Blake Museum is a 16th century house located in the heart of Bridgwater, a historic market town and port, first mentioned as Brugie in the Domesday Book of 1086.

The friendly steam railway welcomes you!
Come to the lovely village of Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset to meet our friendly staff and take a relaxing ride on our heritage steam trains.

Something for all ages. Group bookings all year round. School visits welcome. 4 permanent galleries displaying history of the area. Activities for children throughout galleries. 3 special exhibitions annually. Free children’s activities at Easter and Halloween. 2 hour sessions for schools to enhance school curriculum. Group visits from all ages welcome. For activities check website.

Birthplace of powered flight. Home of James Gillingham, pioneer of artificial limbs. Birthplace of Margaret Bondfeld, Britain's first Women Cabinet Minister.

A must-see for every fashion-lover, the Fashion Museum Bath is home to one of the world's leading collections of historic and fashionable dress. Here you can see everything from sumptuous Georgian gowns to spectacular outfits by some of today's top designers.

This early Tudor timber-framed wool merchant's house (circa 1500) provides a fascinating insight into local history.

One of Bath’s great landmark buildings, only ten minutes’ walk from the centre of town, set within grounds – once enjoyed by Jane Austen – now with a stunning modern extension.