English Heritage sites near Creech St. Michael Parish

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

9 miles from Creech St. Michael 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

14 miles from Creech St. Michael 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

16 miles from Creech St. Michael 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

CLEEVE ABBEY

17 miles from Creech St. Michael 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

17 miles from Creech St. Michael 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

20 miles from Creech St. Michael 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 Creech St. Michael Parish

St Michael

Bull Street Creech St. Michael Taunton
01823 444793
http://www.crtbenefice.org.uk

For details of all services and events at St. Michael's, Creech St. Michael and other churches in our benefice please go to our website.

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Pubs in Creech St. Michael Parish

Bell Inn

St Michaels Road, Creech St Michael, TA3 5DP
(01823) 444566

First licensed in 1823 this pub is situated in a large village close to Taunton and the M5. Two real ales presently on. The Bridgwater to Taunton canal is situated within a short distance from the pub.
Maypole Inn

Thurloxton, TA2 8RF
(01823) 412286
maypoleinn.co.uk

Originally a cider house dating back to 1880. This is a large, cosy village hostelry split into various areas, mainly for dining but with ample space for those who just want a drink. It is a family friendly pub with an extensive menu plus s...