Name: Muchelney Abbey
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Muchelney Abbey

Muchelney, Langport, Somerset TA10 0DQ, UK

1-99 Years

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Muchelney Abbey was once a wealthy and important monastery. Visit, and you can see the two-storey abbots’ lodgings: a complete early Tudor mansion in miniature. Explore a magnificent chamber with an ornate fireplace, a famous carved settle seat and stained glass, two rooms with wall paintings imitating cloth hangings, a pair of kitchens with fine timber roofs and parts of the richly decorated cloister walk.

Don’t miss the thatched two-storey monks’ lavatory, which is unique in Britain. Displays trace Muchelney abbey’s history and highlight site finds, including decorated tiles and stonework. There’s also a family trail.

Price starts from £7.20 for Adults, £3.90 for Children(5-17 years) and £11.00 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Things To See and Do at Muchelney Abbey: Visit Muchelney Abbey to explore the ruins of this once-important monastery. There are plenty of remains to fire your imagination. Here are a few of the highlights.
Take the cloister walk: Preserved within the abbot's lodging, a 16th-century walk still exists as part of the original cloister range. Visit today, and you can see a display of stonework, including the feet of a statue of Christ.
The Interior Rooms: Built in the 14th century, the kitchens were originally one room with a high-pitched roof. Remodelled to fit a pair of back-to-back fireplaces in the 15th century, they still give a sense of daily life at the time. The Cheese Room with its fine interior, coffered ceiling and beautiful fireplace now houses an exhibition of stonework.
See an ancient loo! In a plain two storey outbuilding beside the abbey is a rare surviving example of a monastic latrine, or loo.
Gardens: The grounds (which measure approximately 100 metres by 100 metres) contain the low-level ruins of the abbey. There are no paths; you are encouraged to walk where you wish among the ruins.
Exhibition: Exhibitions illustrate monastic life with a fascinating collection of site finds, including decorated medieval tiles and stonework. There is also some John Leech pottery and a few examples of reproduction medieval furniture on display.

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Parking: There’s free parking for about 40 cars at Muchelney Abbey.
Toilets: One unisex toilet (accessible for wheelchair users) is available on site.
Dogs: Dogs are allowed on leads.

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Advance online tickets:

Adult: £7.20 with donation & £6.50 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £3.90 with donation & £3.50 without donation.
Concession: £6.10 with donation & £5.50 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £18.20 with donation & £16.50 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £11.00 with donation & £10.00 without donation.
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £8.80 with donation & £8.00 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £5.00 with donation & £4.50 without donation.
Concession: £7.20 with donation & £6.50 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £22.60 with donation & £20.50 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £13.80 with donation & £12.50 without donation.
Member: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/muchelney-abbey/prices-and-opening-times/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Muchelney, Langport, Somerset TA10 0DQ, UK

Post Code: TA10 0DQ

Council: Somerset

County: Somerset

Road Access: Muchelney Abbey is in Muchelney, 2 miles south of Langport via Huish Episcopi.
Bus Access: Somerset County Transport 850 (Thu only); otherwise use First Service 54 and walk one mile from Langport.
Bicycle Access: The site is close to designated National Cycle Route 339. Find your cycling route to Muchelney Abbey at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: There’s free parking for about 40 cars at Muchelney Abbey.