Muchelney Abbey |
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors.
Beside the clearly laid out foundations of the wealthy medieval Benedictine abbey (and its Anglo-Saxon predecessor) stands a complete early Tudor house in miniature.
Originally the abbots' lodgings, this charming building includes a magnificent great chamber with ornate fireplace, carved settle and stained glass; two rooms with time-faded walls painted to resemble cloth hangings; and a pair of kitchens with fine timber roof.
Parts of the richly decorated cloister walk and refectory are incorporated, and nearby is the thatched two-storey monks' lavatory, unique in Britain.
Exhibitions illustrate monastic life with a fascinating collection of site finds, including decorated tiles and stonework.
Much improved facilities for disabled visitors include a touch-screen tour of less accessible areas.
Discover Muchelney's rich past with our family book bag and interactive display.
Plant sales are available throughout the season.
Beside the clearly laid out foundations of the wealthy medieval Benedictine abbey (and its Anglo-Saxon predecessor) stands a complete early Tudor house in miniature.
Originally the abbots' lodgings, this charming building includes a magnificent great chamber with ornate fireplace, carved settle and stained glass; two rooms with time-faded walls painted to resemble cloth hangings; and a pair of kitchens with fine timber roof.
Parts of the richly decorated cloister walk and refectory are incorporated, and nearby is the thatched two-storey monks' lavatory, unique in Britain.
Exhibitions illustrate monastic life with a fascinating collection of site finds, including decorated tiles and stonework.
Much improved facilities for disabled visitors include a touch-screen tour of less accessible areas.
Discover Muchelney's rich past with our family book bag and interactive display.
Plant sales are available throughout the season.
Share this article
Directions |
|
Road Access: In Muchelney, 2 miles S of Langport via Huish Episcopi.
Bus Access: First 54 Taunton - Yeovil to within 1 mile of site. |
|
Muchelney Abbey Postcode for SatNav: TA10 0DG
|
Contact
|
|||||||||||
Days Out near Muchelney Abbey
-
East Lambrook Manor Gardens (3 Miles)*
-
Barrington Court (4 Miles)*
-
Tintinhull Garden (5 Miles)*
-
Montacute House (6 Miles)*
-
Lytes Cary Manor (6 Miles)*
-
Glastonbury Abbey (10 Miles)*
-
Glastonbury Tor (10 Miles)*
-
Forde Abbey and Gardens (12 Miles)*
-
Fyne Court (13 Miles)*
-
Horn Park Gardens (13 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Muchelney Abbey
-
Muchelney (<1 Mile)*
-
Langport (1 Mile)*
-
Curry Rivel (2 Miles)*
-
Kingsbury Episcopi (2 Miles)*
-
Long Sutton (3 Miles)*
-
Aller (3 Miles)*
-
Martock (4 Miles)*
-
High Ham (4 Miles)*
-
South Petherton (5 Miles)*
-
Somerton (5 Miles)*
Also near Muchelney Abbey |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||