English Heritage sites near Westonzoyland Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
9 miles from Westonzoyland 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
10 miles from Westonzoyland 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
11 miles from Westonzoyland 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.
DAWS CASTLE
17 miles from Westonzoyland Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
18 miles from Westonzoyland 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
21 miles from Westonzoyland 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 Westonzoyland Parish
St Mary's Church, Westonzoyland
Main Road
Westonzoyland
Bridgwater
01823 491529
http://www.westonzoylandchurch.co.uk
The Church is normally open daily between 9:00am and 4:00pm
Our Church has a fascinating history and we will be delighted for you, and your friends, to come and explore. We operate as a village church which is open to all. Details of our regular acts of worship can be found by clicking the services button. You are welcome to come along.
We house the Battle of Sedgemoor Visitor Centre - an interactive display which opened in March 2017. This is worthy of a visit in it's own right. It is suitable for all ages and, as with the rest of the building, is free to enter.
When you are in the building you can see our world renowned mediaeval ceiling which was carved around 1520. We display the colours from the RAF station, in the past based at the local airfield. The airfield dates from 1919 and closed many years ago. We have some exquisite mediaeval bench ends. The choir screen and other wood work is by WD Caroe and was installed in 1936. WD Caroe was an architect and notable wood carver.
The twenty first century has seen the addition of toilets and a café area. If the café is not open you are welcome to picnic here.
This is an ideal place for children to explore a "mega-structure" which forms part of the creative curriculum for primary school children. It is an ideal place for adults who wish an accessible approach to key events in English History. It is an ideal place for those seeking peace and tranquillity. Despite the slightly gory history of this building it does exude a calm presence and enables many to touch with God as they wish.
Please come and see us - we are open from 9.00 - 16.00 every day. Please explore our web-site to find out more. Please join us at our café.
If you are planning an organised coach party or group visit, further information is found at the "Visit" tab on the left of our website.
Please join us for worship - every Sunday at 10.30 with refreshments afterwards.
We do look forward to seeing you soon.
Our Rector is Rev. Dr Jane Sutton who can be contacted on 01823 491529
The Church Wardens are:
Martin Malin, Tel: 07585 121972
Julia Hines, Tel: 07790 139214
The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Julia Hines, Tel: 07942 368128 email: [email protected]
Pubs in Westonzoyland Parish
Sedgemoor Inn
19 Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EB
(01278) 691382
sedgemoorinnwestonzoyland.co.uk/index