Muchelney Abbey
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Once the second largest abbey in Somerset, Muchelney Abbey is a ruined monastic site featuring remarkably intact medieval buildings, including a unique thatched two-story monks' lavatory and the abbot's house.

📜 Ruined Benedictine abbey, closed in 1538 during Henry VIII's dissolution.
🔍 Features a rare surviving monastic latrine and the abbot's house.

Why Go

🏰 Explore well-preserved medieval monastic ruins
🚽 See Britain's only surviving thatched two-story monks' lavatory
🚶 Wander through peaceful grounds and the richly decorated cloister walk
🏡 Discover the intact 16th-century abbot's house with its rooms and fireplace

Why Avoid

♿ Monastic toilet has limited-mobility access
🚫 Limited food/drink facilities, vending machine only
⚠️ Guided tours only on selected days, check schedule

Tips

🧺 Picnicking welcome, benches under apple trees
🅿️ Free, decently sized parking lot with disabled parking
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family trail available

Cost

💰 Entrance fee applies, free for English Heritage members. Book online to save 15%.

Hours

🕒 Apr 1-Nov 3: daily 10am-5pm. Grounds open weekends 10am-4pm (free). Closed in winter.

Toilets

🚻 Accessible toilets for wheelchairs available.

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