Guidebook for Stoke Saint Michael
Sightseeing
Famous Landmark Glastonbury Tor is a hill near Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset, topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed building. The whole site is managed by the National Trust, and has been designated a scheduled monument.
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
Famous Landmark Glastonbury Tor is a hill near Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset, topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed building. The whole site is managed by the National Trust, and has been designated a scheduled monument.
Stourhead is a 1,072-hectare estate at the source of the River Stour near Mere, Wiltshire, England. The estate includes a Palladian mansion, the village of Stourton, gardens, farmland, and woodland.
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
Stourhead is a 1,072-hectare estate at the source of the River Stour near Mere, Wiltshire, England. The estate includes a Palladian mansion, the village of Stourton, gardens, farmland, and woodland.
Smallest City in England. Cathedral, Bishops Palace. Lots of history and a great place to visit. Market Wednesdays & Saturdays
295 locals recommend
Wells
Smallest City in England. Cathedral, Bishops Palace. Lots of history and a great place to visit. Market Wednesdays & Saturdays
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardAn historic site. Very well presented and well worth a visit.
One of my favourite cities. So much history, a great place to shop, buskers, art galleries, good theatre, great eating/drinking places (we like Hall & Woodhouse in the old auction rooms) and not too big.
721 locals recommend
Bath
One of my favourite cities. So much history, a great place to shop, buskers, art galleries, good theatre, great eating/drinking places (we like Hall & Woodhouse in the old auction rooms) and not too big.
Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, near the village of Cheddar, Somerset, England.
497 locals recommend
Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, near the village of Cheddar, Somerset, England.
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe
74 locals recommend
Stonehenge Visitor Centre
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe
Lacock is a village and civil parish in the county of Wiltshire, England, 3 miles from the town of Chippenham. The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust and attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled appearance.
148 locals recommend
Lacock
Lacock is a village and civil parish in the county of Wiltshire, England, 3 miles from the town of Chippenham. The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust and attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled appearance.
A medieval castle, built in the late 14th century by Sir John Delamare on the profits of his involvement in the Hundred Years War, the moated castle's architectural style, possibly influenced by the design of French castles, has provoked considerable academic debate. Remodelled during the late 16th century, Nunney Castle was damaged during the English Civil War and is now ruined.
42 locals recommend
Nunney Castle
Castle Street A medieval castle, built in the late 14th century by Sir John Delamare on the profits of his involvement in the Hundred Years War, the moated castle's architectural style, possibly influenced by the design of French castles, has provoked considerable academic debate. Remodelled during the late 16th century, Nunney Castle was damaged during the English Civil War and is now ruined.
Entertainment & Activities
A 2 ¹⁄₂ mile heritage railway, running between Cranmore and Mendip Vale.
30 locals recommend
East Somerset Railway
Railway StationA 2 ¹⁄₂ mile heritage railway, running between Cranmore and Mendip Vale.
Check website for frequent events held on this site
11 locals recommend
Bath and West Show Ground station
Check website for frequent events held on this site
Glastonbury Festivals Ltd
Great festival! What more can we say?
An 80-kilometre long-distance footpath across the Mendip Hills from Weston-super-Mare to Frome. It is divided into two sections.
Mendip Way
Mendip WayAn 80-kilometre long-distance footpath across the Mendip Hills from Weston-super-Mare to Frome. It is divided into two sections.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary art exhibition with FREE entry and very nice restaurant and bar (this isn't for those on a budget but very lovely food). Best to book if eating.
272 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneContemporary art exhibition with FREE entry and very nice restaurant and bar (this isn't for those on a budget but very lovely food). Best to book if eating.
Parks & Nature
This magnificent and varied nature reserve covers over 500 ha at the heart of the Avalon Marshes (part of Somerset's Levels and Moors). Site of the wonderful starling 'murmurations' in the winter months.
65 locals recommend
Avalon Marshes Centre
This magnificent and varied nature reserve covers over 500 ha at the heart of the Avalon Marshes (part of Somerset's Levels and Moors). Site of the wonderful starling 'murmurations' in the winter months.
Food Scene
The Holcombe Inn is a boutique 10 roomed hotel, pub and restaurant, rated 5 Stars by the AA and are listed by Michelin.
27 locals recommend
The Holcombe Inn
Stratton RoadThe Holcombe Inn is a boutique 10 roomed hotel, pub and restaurant, rated 5 Stars by the AA and are listed by Michelin.
From tapas to stone-baked pizza, made with organic, local produce, in a cafe with a walled garden.
39 locals recommend
The Golden Goose
1 Stony StFrom tapas to stone-baked pizza, made with organic, local produce, in a cafe with a walled garden.
Upscale country pub with Gastro dining in a beautiful old building.
123 locals recommend
The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetUpscale country pub with Gastro dining in a beautiful old building.
An honest local pub in the centre of the ancient village of Cranmore, beautifully situated opposite the duck pond, offering great food and atmosphere. Not too expensive.
6 locals recommend
The Strode Arms
East Cranmore LaneAn honest local pub in the centre of the ancient village of Cranmore, beautifully situated opposite the duck pond, offering great food and atmosphere. Not too expensive.
Set in a limestone Inn, this classic pub offers a restaurant with good casual fare, a cosy bar and a beer garden.
23 locals recommend
The Oakhill Inn
Fosse RoadSet in a limestone Inn, this classic pub offers a restaurant with good casual fare, a cosy bar and a beer garden.
Drinks & Nightlife
For an evening out, customers can dress up a bit, enthuse about delicious food, savour local craft beers and indulge in classy cocktails. There is usually live music or DJs in the adjoining event space, linking up Bocabar Bristol bands and DJs with local musicians, as well as artists from further afield. They work with the Red Brick Building on events such as these, which contribute to the ongoing fundraising for the community project. Aside from these weekend events, they also support the charity SLAP by giving free coffees and teas once a week during their drop-in advice sessions.
30 locals recommend
Bocabar
Morland RoadFor an evening out, customers can dress up a bit, enthuse about delicious food, savour local craft beers and indulge in classy cocktails. There is usually live music or DJs in the adjoining event space, linking up Bocabar Bristol bands and DJs with local musicians, as well as artists from further afield. They work with the Red Brick Building on events such as these, which contribute to the ongoing fundraising for the community project. Aside from these weekend events, they also support the charity SLAP by giving free coffees and teas once a week during their drop-in advice sessions.
Shopping
An outlet shopping village in Street, Somerset, England, established in 1993 on the site of old C&J Clark factory buildings. Great for some really good bargains, with a whole variety of outlet shops (not just shoes)!
7 locals recommend
Street
An outlet shopping village in Street, Somerset, England, established in 1993 on the site of old C&J Clark factory buildings. Great for some really good bargains, with a whole variety of outlet shops (not just shoes)!