Somerset Rural Life Museum

Unfortunately we do not allow dogs into the Museum galleries, the orchard or the Abbey Barn, except for assistance dogs. Dogs are welcome in our outside courtyard space, where there is seating available. Admission charges do not apply to visitors who only want to use the café. Museum staff will be available to direct you.

Most of the Museum buildings are fully accessible. There are accessible toilets, automatic doors and a lift.

There is a car park on site with three dedicated disabled parking bays. The entrance to the Museum is wheelchair accessible and is approximately 30 metres from the car park.

There is level access in all accessible areas with space to manoeuvre between displays. Some doors open automatically. There are accessible toilets on the ground floor and adjacent to the Community Learning Space.

The Community Learning Space provides a flexible contemporary space suitable for a wide variety of uses. It is used by school groups and is also available for hire to the local community.

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors look out on to the central farmyard and the 14th-century Abbey Barn. The room has underfloor heating. There are also kitchen facilities and access to toilets.

Facilities include a digital projector, screen, laptop, sound system and hearing loop.

To hire the Community Learning Space please contact us on:

Tel: 01458 831197

The Abbey Barn is also available for hire. Please contact us for further details.