English Heritage sites near Combe Florey Parish

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

8 miles from Combe Florey Parish

With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

9 miles from Combe Florey Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

12 miles from Combe Florey Parish

This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.

Dunster, Yarn Market

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

12 miles from Combe Florey Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Dunster Butter Cross

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

12 miles from Combe Florey Parish

Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

18 miles from Combe Florey Parish

Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.


Churches in Combe Florey Parish

St Peter & St Paul

Pubs in Combe Florey Parish

Farmers Arms

Combe Florey, TA4 3HZ
(01823) 432267
farmersarmsatcombeflorey.co.uk

A beautiful thatched 14th Century Grade 2 pub with cob walls, medieval chimney and fireplace and a restored staircase. The bar serves three cask ales and one real cider plus some unusual keg beers, bottled beers and a large selection of gin...