English Heritage sites near Williton Parish

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

1 miles from Williton 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

2 miles from Williton 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

5 miles from Williton 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

6 miles from Williton 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

6 miles from Williton 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.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

24 miles from Williton 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.



Pubs in Williton Parish

Masons Arms

2 North Road, Williton, TA4 4SN
(01984) 639200
themasonsarms.com

A beautiful thatched 16th century inn with oak beams throughout and a pleasant garden where locals and visitors alike sit and relax. The pub hosts quiz teams in the local league. It has a good reputation for its food and quality of its ales...
Railway Inn

55 Long Street, Williton, TA4 4QY
(01984) 632508

This old inn set beside the A39 has two bars, a small lounge and games room. Internally white walls are interspersed with black beams and stone fireplaces. It has teams in the local quiz, darts, skittles and pool leagues. It also hold its o...
Royal Huntsman
Williton Sports & Social Club

4 Long Street, Williton, TA4 4QN
(01984) 248671

Williton Club is a family friendly meeting place, with a comprehensive set of facilities. A fully licensed and subsidised bar is available for fully paid up members and bona-fide guests, including CAMRA members. There is no real ale availa...
Wyndham Arms

10 High Street, Williton, TA4 4NW
(01984) 632381
thewyndhamarmswilliton.co.uk

The Wyndham Arms used to be a St Austell pub. It has been a free house for some years. It is a lively local and gets very busy during the holiday season. There is a small bar at the front, a large restaurant to the left and a pool room behi...