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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre

In or near Catcott.

Free admission

Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Thatched tepee, Shapwick Road - geograph.org.uk - 5329491

Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre is a natural landmark located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shapwick Heath SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
  • Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
  • Ramsar wetland: Somerset Levels & Moors

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre is located in South-West England. This centre serves as a gateway to the unique wetlands of the Avalon Marshes, offering information and resources for visitors exploring the area's natural landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1697, -2.8225
District
Somerset
Parish
Meare
Postcode
BA6 9TT
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre?
Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA6 9TT), in the parish of Meare.
What is Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre?
Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre?
Drivers can use postcode BA6 9TT.
Is Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre a protected site?
Yes — Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre is part of the Shapwick Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
Is Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre free to visit?
Yes, Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre is free to enter.
How do I get to Avalon Marshes Visitor Centre?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BA6 9TT. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.