Sarah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Fabulous views and local colour . White Spring at foot of path to Tor , cold plunge pool in reservoir building , and red (iron) and white(calcium) spring water free to collect outside. Characters !
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Glastonbury Tor
Fabulous views and local colour . White Spring at foot of path to Tor , cold plunge pool in reservoir building , and red (iron) and white(calcium) spring water free to collect outside. Characters !
Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetHistoric, interesting, wonderful trees, cafe.
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenStunning, music events, Bishop's Palace grounds, cafe.
Mendip Hills AONB
Many walks, Cheddar gorge, views, forests.
One Sunday a month Artisanal, art, junk market in beautiful old town with Independent shops...worth a look
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Frome Market
One Sunday a month Artisanal, art, junk market in beautiful old town with Independent shops...worth a look
Tuesday market. Winter Carnival November, Frost Fair December, Night at the Abbey September, see tourist office in town for more. Independent shops, cafes, wholefoods, local colour.
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Glastonbury
Tuesday market. Winter Carnival November, Frost Fair December, Night at the Abbey September, see tourist office in town for more. Independent shops, cafes, wholefoods, local colour.
Clarks Village
Sales shopping village in Street. Shop til you drop !
Bird watching, RSPB, landscape, lots of walking...Ham Wall starling evening watching mostly autumn winter. Nature galore out here !
The Levels
The LevelsBird watching, RSPB, landscape, lots of walking...Ham Wall starling evening watching mostly autumn winter. Nature galore out here !
An hour away, gardens, trees, lake, walks, beauty, cafe and restaurant.
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Stourhead
An hour away, gardens, trees, lake, walks, beauty, cafe and restaurant.
West coast sea, Bristol Channel.....walks, seaside stuff, Brean Down Fort fabulous to walk on.
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Burnham-on-Sea
West coast sea, Bristol Channel.....walks, seaside stuff, Brean Down Fort fabulous to walk on.
Street
Shops, takeaways, restaurants. Strode Theatre...film, drama etc.
Castle Cary
Local town, nice shops good for a wander.
Muchelney
Lytes Cary
15 mins away. Gardens, cafe, NT.
Big fun car boot sale on Sunday, bargains and interesting people.
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Cheddar Car Boot And Market
Big fun car boot sale on Sunday, bargains and interesting people.
Strode Swimming Pool
Strode RoadIndoor swimming in Street
Shepton Mallet Lido
Shaftgate AvenueOutdoor swimming
Market Cross Antiques
West StreetGreat to hunt in, Somerton
Food scene
Lyme Regis Strand
Swimming, cafes, Dorset coastal walking, an hour away.
Music events, Restaurant, classes eg yoga, dancing... community ...see Red Brick Building fb page.
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Red Brick Building
Morland RoadMusic events, Restaurant, classes eg yoga, dancing... community ...see Red Brick Building fb page.
Lievito Bakery
Local bakery 10 mins away, worth a visit
Lovely food and beers at our local village pub, well worth a visit, 8 min walk from barn across field.
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Rose & Portcullis Inn
Sub RoadLovely food and beers at our local village pub, well worth a visit, 8 min walk from barn across field.
Gigi's
2 Magdalene StPizzaria Glastonbury
Food place and pub by a stream in Godney, 4 miles from Glastonbury. Sometimes music
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The Sheppey
Food place and pub by a stream in Godney, 4 miles from Glastonbury. Sometimes music
Famous and good fish & chips in Glastonbury.
Restaurants generally...too many to mention to suit every palate and style in the local area....happy hunting...
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Knight's
5 Northload StFamous and good fish & chips in Glastonbury.
Restaurants generally...too many to mention to suit every palate and style in the local area....happy hunting...
The Old Tannery
Morland RoadInteresting and good restaurant in a local community building
The Crown Inn is a 17th century pub in the heart of Pilton, Somerset.
As the new landlords we are excited to announce the garden is relishing in a much needed make over and we will be opening it to you in early July for a summer of food and drinks
The Crown Inn station
The Crown Inn is a 17th century pub in the heart of Pilton, Somerset.
As the new landlords we are excited to announce the garden is relishing in a much needed make over and we will be opening it to you in early July for a summer of food and drinks
Arty
Independent shops, Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and food, craft gallery
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Bruton
Independent shops, Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and food, craft gallery
Landscaped Gardens, Museum of the Garden, foodie place, restaurant
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The Pilgrims Restaurant
Landscaped Gardens, Museum of the Garden, foodie place, restaurant
Glastonbury Festival site
The big music and performance festival.
Prestigious but good rurally located International Art Gallery, food, garden...in Bruton
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Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LanePrestigious but good rurally located International Art Gallery, food, garden...in Bruton
Local gallery and shop, events and workshops, 3 miles from the barn, in Somerton a lovely little town to visit.
ACEarts
Market PlaceLocal gallery and shop, events and workshops, 3 miles from the barn, in Somerton a lovely little town to visit.
Really interesting museum of Somerset rural life and times.
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Rural Life Museum station
Really interesting museum of Somerset rural life and times.
Tipps für Reisende
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Local wildlife event on Avalon Marshes with Simon King
simonkingwildlifetravels.com
Avalon Marshes, Somerset August 28th 2021
The Somerset Levels host some of the premier wetlands in the UK. This was once home to Simon, and his knowledge of the landscape and its wildlife will be shared on this full day in the field.
We will explore the adjacent reserves of Shapwick Heath and Ham Wall and the magical wildlife they host, from Marsh Harriers and Bitterns to Hobbies, a host of Dragonflies and much more.
We will be in the field for a full 8 hours so bring sufficient food and drink for. Facilities at the RSPB headquarters at Ham Wall
COST : £200 pp