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Museums Β· South West England

King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)

In or near Axbridge.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limitedπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Old Boundary Marker in Axbridge Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7478010

J Dowding β€” 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
Puxton Park Β· 9.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
  • Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

King John's Hunting Lodge, located in Axbridge, South-West England, operates as a museum. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to King John. The building serves as a local heritage site, reflecting the area's history and culture.

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

Coordinates
51.2871, -2.8176
District
Somerset
Parish
Axbridge
Postcode
BS26 2BL
Parliamentary constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Nearest railway station
Puxton Park β€” 9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn β€” a hotel in england south west.

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The Old AngelπŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

The Old Angel

The Old Angel β€” Grade II listed former public house in Axbridge, Sedgemoor, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
King John's Hunting LodgeπŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· South West England

King John's Hunting Lodge

King John's Hunting Lodge β€” museum in Axbridge, Somerset, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Old Manor HouseπŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· South West England

Old Manor House

Old Manor House β€” house in Axbridge, Sedgemoor, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Double time in Axbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7396658πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Axbridge War Memorial

Axbridge War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
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Historic churches Β· South West England

Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge

Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge β€” Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I↗ nationaltrust.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)

Places to stay

Axbridge - King John - geograph.org.uk - 7859661πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn β€” a hotel in england south west.

Free↗ butcombe.com
Former Telephone Exchange, Cross - geograph.org.uk - 2650690πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· South West England

Old Manor House B&B

Old Manor House B&B β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

Free↗ oldmanorhouse.net
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Caravan parks Β· South West England

Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa

Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa β€” a caravan park in england south west.

The WM Way - geograph.org.uk - 6706711πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site

Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site β€” a campsite in wales south.

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Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel

YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Lower Weare , River Axe - geograph.org.uk - 5348970πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Watersmeet farm campsite

Watersmeet farm campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

Old Bell Inn

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The Landing LightπŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Landing Light

The Landing Light β€” a restaurant in wales south.

The winged wheel - geograph.org.uk - 7113304πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Prince Of Orange

The Prince Of Orange in Wales South, United Kingdom.

The Maltings Worle - geograph.org.uk - 7338202πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie

Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Automatic bus wash - geograph.org.uk - 1713787πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Pavilion

The Pavilion β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Free↗ beefeater.co.uk
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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Fork 'n' Ale

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Frequently asked questions

Where is King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)?
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS26 2BL), in the parish of Axbridge.
What is King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)?
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)?
The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 9.0 km away. The nearest town is Axbridge. Drivers can use postcode BS26 2BL.
Is King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) a protected site?
Yes β€” King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum) is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26 2BL. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.