English Heritage sites near Stoke St. Gregory Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
6 miles from Stoke St. Gregory 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
12 miles from Stoke St. Gregory 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
12 miles from Stoke St. Gregory 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.
CLEEVE ABBEY
20 miles from Stoke St. Gregory 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
20 miles from Stoke St. Gregory Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
20 miles from Stoke St. Gregory 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.
Churches in Stoke St. Gregory Parish
St Gregory
Pubs in Stoke St. Gregory Parish
Rose & Crown Inn
The Browning family has run this thriving country pub since 1979. The pub is well renowned for its food and the ingredients are locally sourced from quality suppliers. The Sunday roast is particularly good.
The pub interior has a cosy feel...
Royal Oak Inn
'Heart of the Village' community society has purchased the Royal Oak Inn and renovated the property to also include a shop and cafe. Please check FaceBook for up to date information.