Downside Abbey Library
Address: Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RH
Description
A stunning, Modernist library building adjoining Downside Abbey’s church of St Gregory the Great (one of England’s finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture, see separate listing).
Constructed between 1965-70, the five-storey structure, geometric library is connected by an elevated walk way to the East wing of the monastery (built 1970-75).
The exterior is largely hexagonal in shape, topped by a triangular structure containing the lift pulleys. The interior spaces circular, constructed around a central spiral staircase.
The library houses around 500,000 volumes and has several reading rooms and study spaces with stunning views.
How to contact us
For contact details and further information about this location, please email filming@somerset.gov.uk
Type of Location
- Historic
Address details
- Property address:Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RH
- County:Somerset
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- Approx travel time from Bristol:30 minutes
- Approx travel time from London:2 hours 30 minutes
Property details
- Property status:Operational
- Access:Available throughout the year apart from Sunday mornings and occasional calendared events.
- Noise:None
- Parking:50 to 100 spaces on hard surface. More than 100 spaces on soft surface
- Parking details:Available throughout the year apart from Sunday mornings and occasional calendared events.
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Location
Address:
Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RH