English Heritage sites near Bleadon Parish

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

12 miles from Bleadon 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

15 miles from Bleadon 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.

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE

17 miles from Bleadon Parish

Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH

19 miles from Bleadon Parish

The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

19 miles from Bleadon 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

21 miles from Bleadon 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.


Churches in Bleadon Parish

St Peter & St Paul

Pubs in Bleadon Parish

Anchor

Bridgwater Road, Bleadon, BS24 0AW
(01934) 812352

Roadside pub with parking on the A370 just sSouth of Weston-s Super-Mare. Food served lunchtime and evening, all day Saturday and from 12-4 Sunday. The atmosphere is that of a traditional small roadhouse where passing visitors are welcomed...
Catherines Inn
Queens Arms

Celtic Way, Bleadon, BS24 0NF
(01934) 812080
butcombe.com/pubs/queens-arms/

A 17th-century stone-built pub in the centre of the village. Three rooms converge on the bar; the largest is the main dining area. Food sales are strong, but not at the expense of ale drinkers. Two real fires and exposed beams add to the co...