Historic BuildingsNether Stowey

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: 8.9 miles away

Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times. The 15th‐century gatehouse survives, and the present building was remodelled in 1868‐72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. The fine oak staircase and plasterwork of…
Distance: 12.6 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: 7.3 miles away

Much Wenlock Priory is the ruins of a large Cluniac priory are owned by the immense Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, part of a Europe‐wide network. The ruins include a lavabo and decorative chapter house. Toilets: Portaloos, including portaloos for disabled visitors. Shop: Level access.…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

Coleridge lived in the cottage for three years from 1797, and there are mementoes of the poet on display. It was here that he wrote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, part of Christabel, Frost at Midnight and Kubla Khan.…
Distance: 0.5 miles away