English Heritage sites near Cannington Parish

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

12 miles from Cannington Parish

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

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

13 miles from Cannington 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.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

13 miles from Cannington 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.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

14 miles from Cannington 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.

Glastonbury Tribunal

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL

15 miles from Cannington 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.

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

16 miles from Cannington 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 Cannington Parish

St Mary's Church, Cannington

Pubs in Cannington Parish

Cannington Golf Centre
Friendly Spirit

Brook Street, Cannington, TA5 2HP
(01278) 652215

A family owned village inn. Large beer garden running along side a country brook which creates a beautiful setting for all the family to enjoy. The garden also consists of a children's play area. Live music most Friday's from 9:30. Sunday...
Globe Inn

4 Church Street, Cannington, TA5 2HA
(01278) 653999

Traditional village pub in the centre of Cannington. Sports TV in abundance. No food served other than for skittles and darts teams
Kings Head Inn
Malt Shovel Inn

Blackmoor Lane, Cannington, TA5 2NE
(01278) 653880
themaltshovelinn.com

Cosy bar with original beams, inglenooks & fire places. Large 80 seated restaurant Large beer garden with wooden pirate ship for kids to play on. Good including roasts on Sunday. Old skittle alley now converted to 8 en-suite chalets.
Rose & Crown Inn

30 High Street, Cannington, TA5 2HF
(01278) 653190

Atmospheric, friendly 17th-century pub with a loyal local following. Original beams are covered with interesting objects donated by locals and there is a large collection of clocks. The single L shaped bar has a pool table and a collection...