Somerset Crafts
Somerset Crafts
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Somerset Crafts is an Arts & Crafts Gallery at the Avalon Marshes Centre, BA6 9TT. We display & sell the work of our members, who are artists and craftspeople living in Somerset. Nearby are the beautiful nature reserves of Shapwick Heath, Ham Wall & Westhay. The Avalon Marshes is an ancient wetland landscape on the Somerset Levels, home to a large variety of wildlife. The spectacular starling murmurations on the local nature reserves are a sight not to be missed. The Avalon Marshes boast of Stone Age, Iron Age & Roman dwellers in their vast cultural heritage. Inspired by these beautiful locations, our art & crafts include ceramics, stained glass, jewellery, oil, acrylic & watercolour paintings, photography, handmade soaps, stone sculpture, textiles, furniture & wood turning. All our products are unique, original & locally hand crafted of exceptional quality and value for money. We are now open 10am - 5pm, every day Monday - Sunday. There is a cafe on the site.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
11 within 3 miles
Attractions
51 within 6 miles
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
16 reviews
Excellent
9
Very good
7
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Bruce D
Glastonbury, UK9 contributions
Mar 2023
Wonderful crafts and wonderful area to explore.
Bring your bike and cycle from Glastonbury if you want to experience the wide expanse and very flat easy cycling that the levels provide
Avalon Archaeology is next door so plenty to see and do.
Bring your bike and cycle from Glastonbury if you want to experience the wide expanse and very flat easy cycling that the levels provide
Avalon Archaeology is next door so plenty to see and do.
Written 14 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JuneBug1939
Weston super Mare, UK4,575 contributions
Mar 2023
We were visiting Avalon Marshes and whilst we were there took the opportunity of having a good browse amongst the craftworks inside the wooden building. All items on sale are handmade by a group of local artists, so a bit expensive for us OAPs. But the jewellery, soaps, shawls, paintings, wall decorations are superb! A hidden gem in beautiful Somerset!
Written 4 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SuzanneB
United Kingdom4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Gorgeous gallery full of art from talented artists and a really lovely cafe selling homemade food and gluten free food to die for, it's the first time I've ever been offered gluten free quiche, it really was lovely - a real hidden gem.
Written 22 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jean S
Kent, UK5 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
One of the best craft centres I have visited, well priced and well made crafts. The lady who served me was lovely she makes the candles, soap and bath bombs and was so helpful and chatty.
I bought quite a few items which are now on show in my home and look lovely.
I bought quite a few items which are now on show in my home and look lovely.
Written 21 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Selkie Roberts
57 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
This is a hidden gem of a Gallery and anyone visiting Glastonbury should take a look. Somerset Crafts is only a few miles out of town and well worth the trip. The Gallery is a large, airy, white building which displays the work of the members of the group. There is a good mixture of arts and crafts including photography, textiles, stone carving, ceramics, painting, sculpture and wood carving. The work is of a high standard and there are items to suit every pocket. There is also a good selection of cards on offer. Somerset Crafts showcases the work of local artists and that local inspiration makes the pieces on display unique to this place. The person staffing the Gallery is one of the artists so very knowledgeable about the exhibition. There is plenty of parking directly outside the Gallery which itself is all on one level. There is also a cafe outside serving homecooked food and cakes which can be eaten outside in warm weather or inside the Gallery if you prefer.
Written 5 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
rfi30
Bath, UK324 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Visited this excellent centre. Quite small but an extensive and varied selection of quality artwork from local artists including stained glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, woodwork, sculpture etc, etc. It has a very good cafe which serves good hot and cold snacks and drinks.
Give yourself plenty of time to fully explore the area including the rivers of the Somerset wetlands.
Well worth the visit - recommended.
Give yourself plenty of time to fully explore the area including the rivers of the Somerset wetlands.
Well worth the visit - recommended.
Written 30 September 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Simon B
Norwood Hill, UK1 contribution
Feb 2018 • Couples
If you want good quality art at reasonable prices, this is the place to go.
Crafts represented includes pottery, glass, watercolours, fabrics, weaving, embroidery, woodworking, sculptures to name a few.
It also house information about the local marshes and the wildlife that inhabits it.
I've been a few times and each time have ended up buying some art.
Crafts represented includes pottery, glass, watercolours, fabrics, weaving, embroidery, woodworking, sculptures to name a few.
It also house information about the local marshes and the wildlife that inhabits it.
I've been a few times and each time have ended up buying some art.
Written 4 May 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
George F
Burnham-On-Sea, UK33 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
The only place in Somerset where you can see over 20 Artists and Craft makers work all in one building.Lovely bright and spacious building very well set out and something for everyone.
Written 21 March 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
John G
Exeter, UK361 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Worth the journey, not a large place but all the crafts are first class. Definitely not the run of the mill.
Very interesting and very unusual stuff, loved it.
Very interesting and very unusual stuff, loved it.
Written 11 March 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Julian
London, UK55 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
I come down to Somerset quite frequently and this place is always on the itinerary.
They rotate their providers and so there is usually something new to see.
I have picked up some interesting pieces here to take home. Prices are good.
Even if you don't buy, it's interesting to have a look and they have a cafe on site.
They rotate their providers and so there is usually something new to see.
I have picked up some interesting pieces here to take home. Prices are good.
Even if you don't buy, it's interesting to have a look and they have a cafe on site.
Written 1 September 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingSOMERSET CRAFTS: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Crafts
- Somerset Crafts is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
- Hotels near Somerset Crafts:
- (3.65 mi) The Hideout
- (0.70 mi) No.1 Park Terrace
- (4.78 mi) The Glastonbury Townhouse
- (4.83 mi) The Covenstead
- (4.73 mi) Pilgrims B&B
- Restaurants near Somerset Crafts:
- (2.09 mi) The Crown Inn
- (4.73 mi) Etci Kitchen
- (4.73 mi) Coq Restaurant
- (4.73 mi) Il Basilico
- (4.90 mi) The Packhorse Inn