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Attractions near Wambrook
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Forde Abbey and Gardens
(4 Miles)*
Founded in 1146, Forde Abbey was one of the most significant Cistercian monasteries in England during the four centuries that separated the reign of King Stephen from the Reformation. |
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Horn Park Gardens
(11 Miles)*
The large and beautiful gardens, in a unique position and with magnificent views to the sea, surround the house built in 1910 by a pupil of Lutyens |
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens
(11 Miles)*
These internationally famous Grade 1 listed gardens were the inspiration of Margery Fish who was the undisputed 'Leading Lady of Gardening' from the 1950's until her death in 1969. |
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Beaminster Museum
(11 Miles)*
Beaminster Museum is a local history museum covering Beaminster and the surrounding villages. Its collection covers past local families of importance, past local trades and schools and a fine collection of agricultural tools. |
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Wellington Museum & Local History Society
(12 Miles)*
The exhibits in the museum feature famous firms and individuals that are or were based in Wellington. |
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Muchelney Abbey
(13 Miles)*
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors. |
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Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum
(14 Miles)*
Built by Thomas Fox between 1797 and 1799 Coldharbour Mill was at the forefront of Georgian entrepeneurial development and was in continuous woollen and worsted yarn production until 1981. |
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Cadhay
(14 Miles)*
Cadhay is an historic manor house built in 1550, which is 12 miles east of Exeter. |
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Escot Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland
(15 Miles)*
Visit the Bug, Pirate Ship and indoor Play Barn and throw yourself down a 28ft Drop Slide! Relax in the Coach House Restaurant and enjoy a slice of homemade cake! |
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The Sid Vale Heritage Centre
(16 Miles)*
Local Museum, Shop and Guided Strolls. |
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Tiverton Castle
(21 Miles)*
Few buildings evoke such an immediate feeling of history as Tiverton Castle. Now some 900 years old, it was enlarged and rebuilt during the 14th Century. |
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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
(21 Miles)*
Tiverton Museum is believed to contain the largest Social History collection in the South West. It was founded in 1960. |
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Fairlynch Museum
(21 Miles)*
Fairlynch Museum is one of very few thatched museums in existence and is a typical example of a "Marine Cottage Orne". |
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Sherborne Museum
(21 Miles)*
Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House. |
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Sherborne Old Castle
(22 Miles)*
Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War. |
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