Historic BuildingsWestleigh

The jewel of Somerset ‐ some of England's finest cloister buildings, magnificent architecture and unique wall paintings, set in a peaceful riverside location. Discover 800 years of monastic life ‐ medieval painted chamber, timber roofing, wonderful floor tiles and amazing cloister buildings.…
Distance: 14.6 miles away

Visit Hestercombe and step back in time as you savour the delights of the unique gardens.Hestercombe is unique in having three complete period gardens. The Georgian landscape, Victorian terrace and the formal Edwardian gardens combine to create one of Britain's premier garden sites widely recognised as being of…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

Few buildings evoke such an immediate feeling of history as Tiverton Castle. Visitors to the Castle can absorb the fascinating background history of the families who lived here, and see the developments of the buildings. It is great fun for children. Learn about the ghosts at the…
Distance: 7 miles away

Fine 18th‐century house with costume collection, hillside garden and estate.Built for the Acland family in 1778, the house is furnished as a comfortable home. The Paulise de Bush collection of 18th‐ to 20th‐century costume is displayed in period rooms. There is an introductory exhibition in the stable courtyard,…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and garden with outstanding plant collection.Begun in 1869, Knightshayes is a rare survival of the work of designer William Burges. The interiors combine medieval romanticism with lavish Victorian decoration, and the smoking and billiard rooms, elegant boudoir and drawing room all…
Distance: 6.3 miles away