Museums · South West England
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
In or near Bathford.
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein — museum and attraction in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is a museum in South-East England. Built or established in 2021, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bath parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area BA1.
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Official information
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is a museum dedicated to the life and works of the famous author. Visitors can explore immersive exhibits, including a creepy basement and escape rooms, providing a unique experience that blends history with horror.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is a modern museum located in Bath and North East Somerset, South-East England. Established in 2021, it explores the life and works of the author Mary Shelley. The site is situated within the boundaries of designated areas, including the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI and the Cotswolds AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3843, -2.3632
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Established
- 2021
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 5.30pm & Sunday 11am - 5.30pm
- Official site
- houseoffrankenstein.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q113730507 (CC0)
- commons: Bath (2023-06-18) 080.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein?
- Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 2NT), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein?
- Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein — museum and attraction in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 2NT.
- When was Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein built?
- Built or established in 2021.
- Is Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein a protected site?
- Yes — Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 2NT.