English Heritage sites near Bradford Abbas Parish

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

4 miles from Bradford Abbas 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.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

11 miles from Bradford Abbas 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.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

14 miles from Bradford Abbas Parish

The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows

WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS

15 miles from Bradford Abbas Parish

A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.

The Nine Stones

THE NINE STONES

15 miles from Bradford Abbas 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.

Glastonbury Tribunal

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL

16 miles from Bradford Abbas 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.


Churches in Bradford Abbas Parish

Bradford Abbas: St Mary the Virgin

Pubs in Bradford Abbas Parish

Rose & Crown

Church Road, Bradford Abbas, DT9 6RF
(01935) 507174

This 14th century former monk's house has recently been taken on by an experienced couple (they also run the Britannia in nearby Sherborne) updating the interior to great effect and the pub seems to be thriving again. The World Famous 'Lads...
Sports & Recreational Club

Farm Road, Bradford Abbas, DT9 6RP
(01935) 420575
bradfordabbasclub.co.uk

Village sports club providing football and cricket pitches together with many indoor activities. Visitors must be signed in by a member. Also open Wed evenings in Summer.