Things to do in South Somerset



Westport is a relaxing village located in the rural seclusion of the countryside. This area has a variety of wildlife and stunning scenery, with a comprehensive network of public footpaths that makes for excellent walking, there are also many cycle routes and quiet roads in the region, plus many other country pursuits including; fishing and birdwatching. A few places of interest local to Westport Village. (this is just a selection of places to see and things to do). Historic Buildings; Barrrington Court, Muchelney Abbey, Stembridge Tower Mill, (The last thatched windmill in England). Enchanting Gardens; East Lambrook Manor, a grade 1 listed garden designed by Margery Fish. Barrington Court gardens created by Gertrude Jekyll. Forde Abby and garden 30 acres of magnificent gardens surrounding the medieval abbey. Arts and Craft; John Leach at Muchelney Pottery. Somerset Guild of Craftsmen home gallery at Martock. Country Parks and Nature Reserves; Neroch Forest. RSPB reserve at Swell. The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas. Visitor centre’s; Langport and River Parrett Visitor Centre (also does cycle hire). Stoke St Gregory Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre. Burrow Hill Cider Farm, home of cider brandy. Plus Many excellent places to eat out such as, Brown & Forrest Smokery Restaurant & Shop at Hambridge. The Halfway House Pitney CAMERA Pub of the year 2008. Almonry Gallery Restaurant & Stable Tea Room at Muchelney. Our Local Countryside Inn The Old Barn Owl, just over the road where you’ll be sure of a warm welcome, offering both specials and house favourites.
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Westport is a relaxing village located in the rural seclusion of the countryside. This area has a
variety of wildlife and stunning scenery, with a comprehensive network of public footpaths that
makes for excellent walking, there are also many cycle routes and quiet roads in the region,
plus many other country pursuits including; fishing and birdwatching.

A few places of interest local to Westport Village. (this is just a selection of places to see and things to do).

Historic Buildings;
Barrrington Court,
Muchelney Abbey,
Stembridge Tower Mill, (The last thatched windmill in England).

Enchanting Gardens;
East Lambrook Manor, a grade 1 listed garden designed by Margery Fish.
Barrington Court gardens created by Gertrude Jekyll.
Forde Abby and garden 30 acres of magnificent gardens surrounding the medieval abbey.

Arts and Craft;
John Leach at Muchelney Pottery.
Somerset Guild of Craftsmen home gallery at Martock.

Country Parks and Nature Reserves;
Neroch Forest.
RSPB reserve at Swell.
The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas.

Visitor centre’s;
Langport and River Parrett Visitor Centre (also does cycle hire).
Stoke St Gregory Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre.

Burrow Hill Cider Farm, home of cider brandy.

Plus Many excellent places to eat out such as,
Brown & Forrest Smokery Restaurant & Shop at Hambridge.
The Halfway House Pitney CAMERA Pub of the year 2008.
Almonry Gallery Restaurant & Stable Tea Room at Muchelney.
Our Local Countryside Inn The Old Barn Owl, just over the road where you’ll be sure of a warm welcome, offering both specials and house favourites.