Battle of Sedgemoor Visitors Centre

Occurring on 6th July 1685, the Battle of Sedgemoor lasted barely 5 hours yet it had far-reaching consequences. Why did it occur, who was involved, what happened afterwards? The answers to these and other questions are provided through a series of displays and an interactive kiosk that shows a short film of a Battle re-enactment performed by the Sealed Knot. 

The Visitors’ Centre is located in St Mary’s Church, Westonzoyland, where prisoners were held after the battle.

The Visitors’ Centre is the starting place for The Family Activity Trail, which leads to the Battlefield Memorial, a walk of about 1 hour.         

Westonzoyland and St Mary's Church have close associations with the Battle of Sedgemoorfought around the village on 6th July 1685.  Some 500 prisoners, many wounded, were incarcerated in the Church overnight following the battle.  More details  are to be found at the Battle of Sedgemoor Visitors' Centre within the Church and display boards around the around the village.

Please note that potentially this Church and the Visitors' Centre will be close from 1st September 2015 to 1st June 2016 as scheduled major repairs and re-ordering are carried out.