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Description

A heritage attraction that includes reconstructions of a rural life from 1800s onwards.

Its centrepiece is the 14th century Abbey Barn while a farmhouse and former farm buildings are homes to a series of galleries. The site also features a farmyard and orchard.

How to contact us

For contact details and further information about this location, please email filming@somerset.gov.uk

Type of Location

  • Historic
  • Rural

Address details

  • Property address:Somerset Rural Life Museum Abbey Farm Chilkwell St Glastonbury BA6 8DB
  • County:Somerset
  • What Three Words:Somerset Rural Life Museum What Three Words location pretty.needed.chill
  • Approx travel time from Bristol:1 hour
  • Approx travel time from London:2 hours 50 minutes

Property details

  • Property status:Operational
  • Access:The entrance to the Museum is on Bere Lane, near to the roundabout adjoining Chilkwell Street. Rough gravel track leads to site approx. one vehicle width.
  • Access:Used as a museum Tuesday to Saturday – 1 November to Easter and Tuesday to Sunday – Easter to 31 October.
  • Noise:Traffic noise
  • Parking:On site parking for 40 cars.
  • Parking details:Parking is on site and open to museum visitors.

Location

Address:

Somerset Rural Life Museum Abbey Farm Chilkwell St Glastonbury BA6 8DB