Somerset Cricket Museum, Cricket history museum in Taunton, England.
The Somerset Cricket Museum is housed in the Old Priory Barn and displays equipment, photographs, and memorabilia tracing cricket's development in Somerset. The exhibition spans two floors across multiple areas including the main entrance, south and north wings, and a picture gallery.
The building dates to the late 15th century and is the last remaining structure of Taunton Priory, an Augustinian monastery founded in 1115. Cricket supporters rescued and restored the Grade II* listed building in 1979 when the sports club lacked the means to purchase it.
The museum displays achievements of Somerset County Cricket Club and features exhibits about international players and the England women's cricket team. The collection reflects how deeply the sport is woven into local identity.
The building has multiple entrances and floors, so plan to spend time exploring the different sections at your own pace. Check opening times beforehand as this museum operates seasonally rather than year-round.
The building was originally a barn belonging to an Augustinian monastery before becoming a cricket museum. This unusual transformation shows how the community preserved a historical structure by connecting it to its local passion for the sport.
Location: Taunton
Location: Somerset West and Taunton
Inception: 1989
Address: 7 Priory Avenue, Taunton TA1 1XX
Website: http://somersetcricketmuseum.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.01890,-3.09890
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40
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