King Johns Hunting Lodge, AxbridgeThere has been a museum in Axbridge for many years; the first was established by what is now the Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society, using its own collections and those of Axbridge Town Trust. From 1974 onwards it was managed, in 'King John's Hunting Lodge', by Sedgemoor District Council, but in 2001 management of the museum was transferred to a newly-established museum trust. This trust is supported financially by Sedgemoor District Council, but is also dependent on sponsorship, donations and shop sales to help maintain its programme of exhibitions, publications and events.
The museum aims to illustrate the history, geology and community of Axbridge and the surrounding area (the area of the old Axbridge Rural District Council, which included many neighbouring villages such as Cheddar, Wedmore, Mark and Winscombe).
There is a core of long-term and permanent exhibits, reviewed regularly for possible changes, updates, and revised displays and information, and there is a programme of temporary exhibitions to reflect many aspects of local life and heritage. The museum shop offers a variety of items of local interest, especially relating to the history of the area. Web Sitewww.kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk Virtual tour
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Pricing InformationFree of Charge Opening Dates/Times1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. every day Easter until end of September Additional InformationFamilies | Children's Treasure Hunt
Gift Shop including Childrens' section | Pets | Pets welcome ,ground floor only | Special Needs | Wheelchair access ground floor only
Visual guide book
Hearing loop | Foreign Languages | Translations of guide in French, Dutch, Spanish and German | Other Facilities | Featured exhibitions
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