Cleeve Abbey (English Heritage) Minehead |
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| Catch a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago at Cleeve Abbey. Known as one of the undiscovered jewels of Somerset, the Abbey is a haven of peace and tranquility and is said to contain the finest cloister buildings in all England. Click here for more information |
Farleigh Hungerford Castle (English Heritage) |
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| The castle has plenty to offer and much to excite the imagination - perfect for children to explore. Click here for more information |
Island of the Princes Athleney |
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| Athelney, the hiding place of King Alfred The Great when retreating from the Danes in 879 Ad. A monument marks the site of this fort and the monastery which Alfred built after his later victory over the Danes. Click here for more information |
Meare Fish House (English Heritage) |
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| The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbott of Glastonbury's water baliff. Click here for more information |
Muchelney Abbey (English Heritage) Muchelney, Langport |
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| This once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels now contains the clearly laid out foundations of the wealthy medieval Benedictine abbey, its Anglo-Saxon predecessor and a complete early Tudor house in miniature. Click here for more information |
Nunney Castle (English Heritage) |
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| Nunney Castle, a hidden moated castle with rural charm, set near Frome in the peaceful village of Nunney. Click here for more information |
St Nicholas Wayfarer's Church Kilton, Bridgwater |
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| St Nicholas Wayfarer's Church emphasizes; Drop in Prayer, Daytime Retreat and Faith Out-Reach. The Church has many beautiful features, especially that of the 19th Century Reredos and 14th Century Font. Six Biblical texts adorn the various arches. The bells date from the 15th Century and are now rung automatically or by hand. Click here for more information |
The Holy Well Edington |
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| The Holy Well at Edington one of three ancient wells used by pilgrims travelling on the pilgrims trail from Exeter to Glastonbury. The natural spring was used by pilgrims as a resting stop on route to the Augustinan Friary at Burtle and Glastonbury Abbey. Click here for more information |
