Guidebook for Castle Cary
Sightseeing
Amazing collection of classic cars, fun for the children, and a nice restaurant from the publishers of the original car maintenance guides.
101 locals recommend
Haynes International Motor Museum
Amazing collection of classic cars, fun for the children, and a nice restaurant from the publishers of the original car maintenance guides.
Glastonbury Tor
King Arthur's Isle of Avalon.
Stonehenge Visitor Centre
Famous ancient prehistoric monument.
Dorchester
Thomas Hardy's Casterbridge.
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Great display of aircraft and interactive exhibits.
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetWeird and wonderful.
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenFabulous old cathedral.
Stourhead
Beautiful gardens and house.
King Alfred's Tower
Kingsettle HillSuper views from this fabulous folly.
Salisbury
Famous cathedral and pretty town.
Barrington Court
I love the Gertrude Jekyll inspired gardens
Lytes Cary Manor
Manor nearA lovely little National Trust property
Cary Castle
Park StreetTiny little jail
Obviously the site of Camelot when you imagine the Lady of the Lake walking through the misty, flooded levels below...
15 locals recommend
Cadbury Castle
Obviously the site of Camelot when you imagine the Lady of the Lake walking through the misty, flooded levels below...
Arts & Culture
Glastonbury Festival site
THE music festival.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneSuperb gallery
Castle Cary Museum
Market PlaceGreat selection of local history.
Everything Else
Levels Basket Centre
Main RoadNationally important nature reserve.
Fast trains to London and the southwest plus trains to Bristol and Bath.
17 locals recommend
Castle Cary Station
Fast trains to London and the southwest plus trains to Bristol and Bath.
Ham Hill Country Park
Ham Hill RoadFabulous views across the Somerset levels.
Food Scene
Miah's
Woodcock StreetGood quality Indian. We eat here regularly!
The Bakehouse
High StreetGreat Thai food!
Roth Bar & Grill
Dropping LaneAmazing food
Lovely former Methodist Chapel serving super pizza from their wood-fired oven.
175 locals recommend
At The Chapel
28 High StLovely former Methodist Chapel serving super pizza from their wood-fired oven.
The Newt in Somerset is a recently renovated country house estate and gardens with much more besides. The restoration has been carried out with no expense spared and with true integrity using local materials and craftsmen.
You can eat in the outdoor cafe or the restaurant, sample the cider made on site, and take guided tours of the gardens and cider house. You can then buy bread, meat, and wine from the owners' Babylonstoren estate in South Africa, to take home with you for dinner.
The Newt is c. 40 minutes walking distance from Castle Cary mainly on footpaths or a short 5 minute drive with free parking.
Well worth a visit.
158 locals recommend
The Pilgrims Restaurant
The Newt in Somerset is a recently renovated country house estate and gardens with much more besides. The restoration has been carried out with no expense spared and with true integrity using local materials and craftsmen.
You can eat in the outdoor cafe or the restaurant, sample the cider made on site, and take guided tours of the gardens and cider house. You can then buy bread, meat, and wine from the owners' Babylonstoren estate in South Africa, to take home with you for dinner.
The Newt is c. 40 minutes walking distance from Castle Cary mainly on footpaths or a short 5 minute drive with free parking.
Well worth a visit.
Great little deli with a fantastic choice of delectable local and European foods. Friendly staff.
The Deli
Market PlaceGreat little deli with a fantastic choice of delectable local and European foods. Friendly staff.
One of the best restaurants in the world which recently achieved a Michelin star. Vegetable and fruit led dishes but not vegetarian. Booking a long way in advance recommended.
51 locals recommend
Osip restaurant
1 High StOne of the best restaurants in the world which recently achieved a Michelin star. Vegetable and fruit led dishes but not vegetarian. Booking a long way in advance recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
The White Hart
Widcombe HillWell-kept beer and cider though not very child friendly.
The George Hotel
Market PlaceThe main bar has a lovely fire.