Watchet Museum

The Market House
Market Street
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0AN

Tel: +44 (0)1984 631 209(Curator)
+44 (0)1984 631 761 (Secretary)


The museum houses an exhibition of the history of this ancient seaport and the surrounding area from prehistoric times to the present day. A marina has been constructed in Watchet harbour close to the Museum.

Exhibits include:

  • Fossils
  • Stone Age implements
  • Romano-British Remains
  • Watchet's Saxon Mint
  • Maritime History
  • Railways
  • Mining
  • Victoriana
  • Paintings
  • Photographs
  • Models
  • Court Leet Jail with Prisoner
  • Video - 'The Watchet Story'







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    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    1st April to 31st October:
    Daily 10.30am - 4.30pm.

    Otherwise by arrangment Telephone 01984 631209 (Curator)

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Free admission, but donations appreciated

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    Watchet Museum Postcode for SatNav: TA23 0AN

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