Location

Somerset Rural Life Museum can be found in Glastonbury. The entrance to the Museum is on Bere Lane, near to the roundabout adjoining Chilkwell Street.

Parking for up to 40 cars is available on site.

The Museum is only 10 minutes walk from the centre of Glastonbury and Glastonbury Abbey, 5 minutes walk from Chalice Well and 10 minutes walk from the base of Glastonbury Tor.

Address: Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8DB

What3words: blitz.cherished.community

Grid Ref: ST 50373 38510

  • Accessibility

    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.

    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.

    Please contact us if you require assistance in accessing the Museum.

  • Parking

    Parking for up to 40 cars is available on site. Parking is free for museum visitors, and those using the café and shop.

    Aerial view of entrance and parking off Bere Lane.