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Attractions near Thorney Farm Cottages
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This is a list of the attractions near this property that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this property.
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Muchelney Abbey
(1 Mile)*
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors. |
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens
(3 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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Glastonbury Abbey
(10 Miles)*
The Abbey is set in 36 acres of beautifully peaceful parkland in the centre of the ancient market town of Glastonbury. It is traditionally the first Christian Sanctuary in Great Britain, |
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Forde Abbey and Gardens
(12 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
(13 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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Sherborne Museum
(13 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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Beaminster Museum
(14 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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Sherborne Old Castle
(14 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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Sherborne Castle
(14 Miles)*
The present Sherborne Castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been the Stately Home of the Digby family since 1617. |
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Wookey Hole Caves
(16 Miles)*
Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, the new Wookey Hole, Britain's Oldest Tourist Attraction is bursting onto the holiday scene in an explosive mix ofHistory, Mystery and Fun. |
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Towns near Thorney Farm Cottages
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Muchelney
(1 Mile)*
In medieval times Muchelney was home to an influential Benedictine Abbey. Excavations of the 10th century abbey and the preserved remains of the 15th century cloister and abbot's house are in the care of English Heritage and can all be seen. |
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Kingsbury Episcopi
(2 Miles)*
Kingsbury Episcopi is a Hamstone village boasting an ancient lock up on the green, magnificent church and numerous small orchards. |
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Drayton
(2 Miles)*
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Langport
(2 Miles)*
Langport was formerly a river port on the Parrett, the story of the town and river is told graphically at the Visitor Centre at the western end of Bow Street. |
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Long Load
(2 Miles)*
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Curry Rivel
(2 Miles)*
The attractive village of Curry Rivel is of blue lias stone, perched on a low ridge above the levels, with several interesting shops and a church dating mainly from the 15th century. |
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Long Sutton
(3 Miles)*
Long Sutton is a picturesque village with a much photographed church, towering impressively above the village green and a Quaker Friends' meeting house dating from 1717. |
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Lambrook
(3 Miles)*
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Pitney
(3 Miles)*
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Martock
(3 Miles)*
Martock is a large village worth visiting for its many old hamstone buildings - ornate houses, the Old Court House, Market House, Treasurer's House and parish church, the second largest in Somerset. |
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