English Heritage sites near Crewkerne Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
9 miles from Crewkerne 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
13 miles from Crewkerne Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS
15 miles from Crewkerne Parish
A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.
THE NINE STONES
16 miles from Crewkerne Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
KINGSTON RUSSELL STONE CIRCLE
16 miles from Crewkerne Parish
A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.
ABBOTSBURY ABBEY REMAINS
18 miles from Crewkerne Parish
Part of a monastic building, perhaps the abbot’s lodging, of Benedictine Abbotsbury Abbey, Henry VIII ordered its destruction during the Dissolution in 1538. St Catherine's Chapel is nearby.
Churches in Crewkerne Parish
St Bartholomew's Crewkerne
Abbey Street
Crewkerne
(01460) 271496
https://www.stbartscrewkerne.org/
St Bartholomew's is the Parish Church of Crewkerne and has been at the heart of the community for over 1000 years. We have a range of formal and informal services and we aim to grow in faith and reach out with God's love, bringing the Hope of Christ to every home in the town.
We are committed to mission and outreach and would love to help you find the wonders and extent of a full life in faith.
The first church was built here in Saxon times with the present building standing above the town for over 500 years.
We do hope that you will come to the church, not just to see the stunning architecture, but to join us in our worship and find a place where you know you belong.
Join us online: https://www.stbartscrewkerne.org/
Pubs in Crewkerne Parish
Bar 5
Previously a delicatessen this new micro bar serves cask ales from local breweries and local ciders. Wine and gin is also available. A place to gather to enjoy a few drinks and chat with friends. On a Friday, a pizza may be available from t...
Crewkerne Conservative Club
Crewkerne Conservative Club, Crewkerne
Crewkerne Royal British Legion Club
Crewkerne Royal British Legion Club, Crewkerne
Crooked Swan
4 Church Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HR
(01460) 208414
crookedswan.com
George Hotel
Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7LP
(01460) 73650
georgehotel.southcoastinns.co.uk
King William Inn
Barn Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8BP
(01460) 279615
kingwilliamcrewkerne.com
Kings Arms
A lively late night bar. Coffees served in the mornings and breakfast brunches at the weekend.
Oscars Wine Bar
Olde world wine bar in the centre of Crewkerne. Serves local fresh fish and steaks. The cellars are 12th century and the internal bar ceiling dates from about 1450. The bar can be found on the right as you enter and seating which extends to...
Railway Tavern
Railway Tavern, Crewkerne
Royal Oak
Royal Oak, Crewkerne
White Hart Inn
Regarded as the oldest surviving pub in Crewkerne dating back to circa 1500. Seating is arranged around a U-shaped bar with a magnificent fireplace with a wood burning stove and a second fireplace and stove in a snug area near the entrance....