Museums · South West England
West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School
In or near Selworthy.
West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School is located in an old school building in Allerford. It features exhibits that showcase rural life and historical artifacts from the local area, including displays in the Main Hall, School Room, Archive Room, and outdoor areas.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases rural life and education from the Victorian era, providing insights into local history and traditions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2116, -3.5695
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selworthy
- Postcode
- TA24 8HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1984
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School?
- West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8HN), in the parish of Selworthy.
- What is West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School?
- West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 8HN.
- When was West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School built?
- Built or established in 1984.
- Is West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School a protected site?
- Yes — West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8HN.