English Heritage sites near Dunster Parish

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

1 miles from Dunster 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 Butter Cross

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

1 miles from Dunster 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.

Dunster, Yarn Market

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

1 miles from Dunster Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

4 miles from Dunster 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.

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

5 miles from Dunster Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

30 miles from Dunster 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.

Churches in Dunster Parish

St George

Church Street Dunster
01643 821812
http://dunsterbenefice.weebly.com/

Welcome to St George's, Dunster.

We are part of the Dunster Benefice in the Deanery of Exmoor.


Pubs in Dunster Parish

Dunster Castle Hotel

5 High Street, Exmoor National Park, Dunster, TA24 6SF
(01643) 823030
dunstercastlehotel.co.uk

The Dunster Castle Hotel lies at the foot of the medieval, cobbled High Street and Dunster Castle with the medieval Yarn Market at the top of the road. The building itself dates back to about 1750 and was once the home of the Luttrell famil...
Foresters Arms

33 West Street, Exmoor National Park, Dunster, TA24 6SN
(01643) 821313
foresters-arms-dunster.co.uk

Pub on the edge of Dunster. The Foresters Arms is just a few minutes on foot from Dunster High Street, the Castle and the Flower Mill. It serves Somerset and Devon beers (Otter ales are very popular), and Somerset cider. Its 12 rooms range...
Luttrell Arms Hotel

36 High Street, Dunster, TA24 6SG
(01643) 821555
luttrellarms.co.uk

The Hotel with its 29 bedrooms is on the site of three ancient houses dating back to 1443. The back bar has an open log fire and features some of the oldest glass windows in Somerset. You can dine in the fine restaurant or if you prefer ord...
Minehead Rugby Club

Ellicombe, TA24 6TR
(01643) 707155
mineheadbarbarians.co.uk

Home of Minehead Barbarians Rugby Club. Generally only open at weekends for matches and training. Open to all, although a social membership is available.
Stags Head Inn

10 West Street, Exmoor National Park, Dunster, TA24 6SN
(01643) 821229
stagsheadinnexmoor.co.uk

Grade II listed building because of its early 19th century frontage. The fabric is much older. Very much part of the picturesque village of Dunster. Comfortable and welcoming pub with emphasis on good food - including gold award winning pie...
Village Shop & Deli

11 High Street, Exmoor National Park, Dunster, TA24 6SF
(01643) 822078

A very large range of Real Ales and Real Cider is stocked and is complimented in the rest of the Deli by fine food, Cheese, Meats, Pasties, Pastry's and general Deli items etc. Take away food available for snacks or lunches. Mostly locally...
Yarn Market Hotel

High Street, Exmoor National Park, Dunster, TA24 6SF
(01643) 821425
yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

This delightful family run Hotel in this historic Village is next to the famous Yarn Market. The Licence only allows the sale of Real Ale in Bottles to Residents and Non-Residents eating in the warm and friendly Restaurant at food times sh...