English Heritage sites near North Petherton Parish

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

9 miles from North Petherton 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.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

10 miles from North Petherton 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.

Glastonbury Tribunal

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL

11 miles from North Petherton 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

DAWS CASTLE

17 miles from North Petherton Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

18 miles from North Petherton 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

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

21 miles from North Petherton 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 North Petherton Parish

St Mary the Virgin
St Michaelchurch
St Peter
St Peter & St John

Northmoor Green
01278 662429
http://www.alfredjewelbenefice.co.uk

The church is Victorian, built in the 1840's. It is the parish church of Moorland, also know as Northmoor Green and Fordgate, the villages comprise of approximately 140 properties and is situated about 4 miles from Junction 24 of the M5.


Pubs in North Petherton Parish

Boat & Anchor Inn

Huntworth, TA7 0AQ
(01278) 662473
theboatandanchor.co.uk

Large family friendly pub situated next to the Bridgwater to Taunton canal and close to J24 of the M5 and the Bristol to Exeter railway line. Outside tables and benches. Accommodation, home cooked food and function room. Pub complete with l...
Compass

Bridgwater Road, North Petherton, TA6 6PR
(01278) 551082
classicinns.co.uk/the-compass-north-peth...

A warm and friendly pub close to junction 24 of the M5 and situated on the A38. Good range of quality ood all day. Large beer garden.
Globe Inn

High Street, North Petherton, TA6 6NQ
(01278) 662999

Located on the edge of the small Somerset town of North Petherton near Bridgwater. The Globe is worth visiting off the main road. A nicely run community pub. The only food served are rolls.
Harvest Moon

Church Road, North Newton, TA7 0BG
(01278) 662400
theharvestmoon.co.uk

A mid 20th century village pub a short walk from the Bridgwater canal with a large car park next to the village hall. Separate bar and restaurant areas. Sky Sports in the bar.
Lamb Inn

57 Fore Street, North Petherton, TA6 6PY
(01278) 662336

Popular village centre pub situated on the A38 in North Petherton. All ales £2.50 a pint 3 - 5pm everyday.
North Petherton Rugby Football Club

Taunton Road, North Petherton, TA6 6NW
(01278) 663028
north-petherton-rfc.co.uk

North Petherton Rugby Football Club, North Petherton
Swan Inn

68 Fore Street, North Petherton, TA6 6QA

Swan Inn, North Petherton
Thatchers Arms

Moorland, TA7 0AN
(01278) 691270

Friendly country pub located next to the tidal River Parrett between the villages of Huntworth and Moorland close to the town of Bridgwater. The pub has a warm welcome from the landlord and landlady. Well priced home cooked food.
Walnut Tree Hotel

87 Fore Street, North Petherton, TA6 6QA
(01278) 662255
walnuttreehotel.com

The Walnut Tree Hotel is a well presented community centre hotel opposite the towns main church. Dates from the 18th century. The annual carnival proceeds past the hotel entrance. Handily placed near the M5 motorway and a great base for exp...