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The Great Britain Guide

Maritime museums · South West England

Viking Trading Ship

In or near Catcott.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Viking Trading Ship — a maritime museum 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
2 h–3 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Viking Trading Ship is a maritime museum 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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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

The Viking Trading Ship is located in South-West England, housed within a maritime museum. This exhibit showcases a significant example of Viking craftsmanship and trade practices, reflecting the era's maritime heritage. The ship serves as an important educational resource on Viking history and seafaring.

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

Coordinates
51.1693, -2.8223
District
Somerset
Parish
Meare
Postcode
BA6 9TT
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

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