Natural landmarks · South West England
sword in the stone
In or near Comeytrowe.
sword in the stone — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
sword in the stone is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Somerset, located within Taunton's historic Castle, showcases the region's history from prehistoric times to the present. Visitors can explore nine themed galleries featuring significant artifacts, including the Cheddar Brooch and a 200 million-year-old Plesiosaur fossil.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sword in the Stone is located in South-West England. This site is associated with the legend of King Arthur and is notable for its cultural significance in British folklore.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0158, -3.1054
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 4AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Phone
- +44 1823 255088
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Tu- Sa 10:00-17:00; PH 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- swheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13043494337 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is sword in the stone?
- sword in the stone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 4AA), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is sword in the stone?
- sword in the stone — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to sword in the stone?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 4AA.
- Is sword in the stone a protected site?
- Yes — sword in the stone is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is sword in the stone free to visit?
- Yes, sword in the stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to sword in the stone?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 4AA.