Somerset Rural Life Museum
Chilkwell Street
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About Somerset Rural Life Museum
Discover centuries of countryside heritage through interactive displays and historic farm buildings, perfect for families with accessible facilities, refreshments and welcoming spaces for buggies and dogs.
What's nearby
- The Riflemans Arms next door
- St Anne's next door
- RJ Draper & Co Ltd 250m away
- Camelot Retreat 300m away
- Chalice Well 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
What a lovely place. Beautiful buildings, lovely staff and the cafe was fantastic. I have to confess this review will be mainly for the cafe, as we were in the area and needed lunch. Glad we went here because a) the food was delicious, b) the staff were very friendly and c) the courtyard (we ate outside as the weather was lovely) was spacious and peaceful. Glastonbury town centre was very busy, so this place was a haven. No problem getting a seat and the service was quick. We didn't have go pay for museum entrance to use the cafe. Oh and there's a big car park!
· via Google
Quite an interesting museum, lots of exhibits with good information boards. The staff are welcoming and friendly, there is parking and the toilets are fresh and clean. The cafe is pretty good with a range of cakes, savouries and beverages.
· via Google
This is a grand day out for the kids. Of all ages. Lots to see and intresting displays.
· via Google
This is a very, nice and informative museum. A place to re-live ages ago. A busy but nice restaurant to eat and regain your strength with nice and clean rest room facilities as well. I was positively impressed
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers interesting and informative displays, engaging craft activities for children, and a beautiful monastic barn. They also highlight the delicious food and gluten-free options available at the cafe, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. Guests mention the convenient parking, spotless restrooms, and the option to visit the cafe without museum entrance.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8DB Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (599 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Glastonbury