English Heritage sites near Evercreech Parish
NUNNEY CASTLE
7 miles from Evercreech Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
10 miles from Evercreech 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.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
12 miles from Evercreech 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.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
12 miles from Evercreech Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
14 miles from Evercreech Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
15 miles from Evercreech Parish
Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.
Churches in Evercreech Parish
St Mary's, Chesterblade
St Peter
High Street
Evercreech
01749 831053
The friendly congregation always welcomes newcomers and visitors, and there is an opportunity to chat over a cup of coffee after the 9.30am service every Sunday. Members of this church are active in all areas of village life.
St. Peter's offers regular Sunday worship. Occasional special services are announced in the Parish Magazine - Evercreech News - and on the noticeboard and on the weekly pewsheet. We are an Inclusive Church and a Fair Trade Church.
Music: There is a fine pipe-organ and an enthusiastic choral group which sings at some 9.30am services and practises most Wednesdays at 7.30 pm. New members are always welcome.
Bells: Evercreech has a famous ring of 10 bells; it years gone by they were used by the BBC to introduce service etc. There is also a single Service Bell which is rung has been calling villagers to worship since before the Reformation.
Pubs in Evercreech Parish
Bell Inn
Bruton Road, Evercreech, BA4 6HY
(01749) 830287
bellinnevercreech.co.uk
Natterjack
A371, Evercreech Junction, Evercreech, BA4 6NA
(01749) 860253
thenatterjackinn.co.uk/
Pecking Mill
Set in beautiful Somerset countryside, on the A371 and surrounded by open fields. This 16th century coach house still has a lot of the original features: flag-stone floor, beamed ceiling, window seats and open fires. A full a la carte resta...
Pickled Inn
It opened its doors, renamed, late 2016 after several years of it having been closed. The interior is an eclectic mix including a turtle on the ceiling, a large model plane, a gorilla and several other items. There are two ciders served on...