English Heritage sites near Old Cleeve Parish

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

1 miles from Old Cleeve 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

3 miles from Old Cleeve 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

4 miles from Old Cleeve 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

4 miles from Old Cleeve 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

4 miles from Old Cleeve 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

26 miles from Old Cleeve 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 Old Cleeve Parish

St Andrew

Old Cleeve
(01984) 641808

Welcome to St Andrew's, Old Cleeve.



St Giles

Leighland
(01984) 641808

Welcome to St Giles', Leighland.



St Luke

Roadwater
(01984) 641808

Welcome to St Luke's, Roadwater. Services are held in the Chapel which we share with the Methodist congregation.



Pubs in Old Cleeve Parish

Blue Anchor Hotel

Blue Anchor, TA24 6JP
(01984) 640239

Large rambling country pub with fantastic views across the Bristol Channel. Unfortunately, cliff erosion is reducing the size of the garden and is putting the future of the pub at risk. However the pub is very much open during the summer mo...
Smugglers Inn

Blue Anchor, TA24 6JS
(01984) 640385
thesmugglersinn.co.uk

The pub is situated across the road from the sandy beach at Blue Anchor Bay, a quiet coastal location. You can stay here as there are 3 letting rooms and there are three dining areas to enjoy a meal. The West Somerset Railway stops here.
Valiant Soldier

Roadwater, TA23 0QZ
(01984) 640223
thevaliantsoldier.co.uk

The pub dates back to 1720 and is ideal for country walks and exploring nearby Exmoor, the coast and Dunster. This vibrant locals pub has quiz, pool, darts and skittles teams to see it through the winter months. Set by a small river where y...
White Horse Inn

Abbey Road, Washford, TA23 0JZ
(01984) 640415
exmoorpubs.co.uk

The pub dates from 1709 and is near to the ruins of Cleeve Abbey and close to the Torre cider farm. This riverside free house is an ideal base for visits to the coast, Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills and the West Somerset Steam Railway...