English Heritage

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.

You can visit Muchelney Abbey on a guided tour on selected days. The grounds are open and free to visit every weekend until the end of October, from 10am to 4pm.