Avalon Archaeology is a lovingly crafted reproduction of Somerset’s heritage in the heart of the Avalon Marshes. History is brought to life with richly decorated archaeological reconstructions filled with hand-crafted furniture and authentic art.

A dedicated band of over 110 volunteers have worked one day a week since 2015 to create faithful reconstructions of buildings, including a Saxon longhall, the dining room of a Roman villa (with working hypocaust heating) and an Iron Age roundhouse (under construction). These have been joined by a waterline replica of a Viking trading ship and the oldest surviving archaeological excavation hut in the UK, with its own mini cinema.

Our address

Avalon Archaeology,
Avalon Marshes Centre,
Shapwick Road, Westhay,
Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9TT

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