Museums · South West England
Market House Museum
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The Market House Museum is a small museum in Watchet, Somerset, England. The building on Market Street was constructed in 1820 on the site of the previous market house which had been demolished in 180
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Watchet · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Market House Museum is a small museum in Watchet, Somerset, England. The building on Market Street was constructed in 1820 on the site of the previous market house which had been demolished in 1805. It was converted into a museum in 1979. It is a Grade II listed building. It houses a collection of exhibits about the natural history of Watchet and the surrounding area. The focus is on nautical and maritime history of the port. Artefacts include those relating to: Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology and Social History. At the rear of the museum building is the old town lock up.
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Official information
Watchet Market House Museum is situated in a historic building that dates back to 1819-20. The museum showcases the local history of Watchet, including its market heritage and various collections.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Market House Museum is a small museum in Watchet, Somerset, England. The building on Market Street was constructed in 1820 on the site of the previous market house which had been demolished in 1805. It was converted into a museum in 1979. It is a Grade II listed building. It houses a collection of exhibits about the natural history of Watchet and the surrounding area. The focus is on nautical and maritime history of the port. Artefacts include those relating to: Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology and Social History. At the rear of the museum building is the old town lock up.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.1826, -3.3306
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Watchet
- Postcode
- TA23 0AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1979
- Nearest railway station
- Watchet — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:30-16:30
- Official site
- www.watchetmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Market House Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market House Museum?
- Market House Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA23 0AN), in the parish of Watchet.
- What is Market House Museum?
- The Market House Museum is a small museum in Watchet, Somerset, England. The building on Market Street was constructed in 1820 on the site of the previous market house which had been demolished in 180
- How do I get to Market House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Watchet, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA23 0AN.
- When was Market House Museum built?
- Built or established in 1979.
- Is Market House Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Market House Museum is part of the Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Market House Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Market House Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Market House Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Watchet, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA23 0AN.