English Heritage sites near Wembdon Parish
MEARE FISH HOUSE
11 miles from Wembdon Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
13 miles from Wembdon 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
14 miles from Wembdon Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
DAWS CASTLE
14 miles from Wembdon Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
14 miles from Wembdon 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.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
18 miles from Wembdon 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.
Churches in Wembdon Parish
St George's Church
Church Road,
Wembdon,
Bridgwater
(01278) 423468
http://www.sgw.org.uk
St George's is a lively Anglican church based in the heart of Wembdon, adjacent to Bridgwater. All are welcome to any of our services - whether you are a committed Christian, new in the faith or 'just looking'. We meet at 9.30am and 11.15am every Sunday as well as midweek in smaller groups. For more infomation about our services click here.
Pubs in Wembdon Parish
Cottage Inn
68 Wembdon Hill, Wembdon, TA6 7PZ
(01278) 423259
the-cottage-inn-wembdon.co.uk