Attractions in Membury & Things to Do in Membury
(and nearby)

Forde Abbey and Gardens (5 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.
Golden Cap (9 Miles)*
Golden Cap proudly stands as the highest point on England's south coast at 191m (626 feet) high, marked by a concrete survey point. The Golden Cap estate covers 2000 acres of National Trust parkland
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 1911 by a pupil of Lutyens.
Beaminster Museum (12 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.
Barrington Court (12 Miles)*
Barrington Court is a 16th century manor house which epitomises the ongoing work of the National Trust. This is a lovely Tudor manor house with Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens.
Cadhay (12 Miles)*
Cadhay is an historic manor house built in 1550, which is 12 miles east of Exeter.
Escot Gardens, Maze & Forest Adventure (13 Miles)*
Award-winning Escot is set in 220 acres of stunning private parkland in the heart of East Devon.
Sidmouth Museum (13 Miles)*
"Something for everyone of all ages" is the motto for Sidmouth Museum.
East Lambrook Manor Gardens (14 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.
Wellington Museum & Local History Society (14 Miles)*
The exhibits in the museum feature famous firms and individuals that are or were based in Wellington.
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.
Montacute House (16 Miles)*
Montacute House is more than just another great stately home in the National Trust collection. It has some great unique features and human-interest stories in its history which deserve to be shared.
Muchelney Abbey (16 Miles)*
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors.
Tintinhull Garden (17 Miles)*
The delightful two-acre Somerset garden at Tintinhull is a fine example of how small can still be beautiful.
Fairlynch Museum (18 Miles)*
Fairlynch Museum is one of very few thatched museums in existence and is a typical example of a "Marine Cottage Orne".
Fyne Court (18 Miles)*
Fyne Court was the home of the Crosse family from the day of its founding until being handed over to The National Trust in 1967.
Killerton House (19 Miles)*
From a historic costume exhibition to Victorian plant collections, there is something to please most enthusiasts at the lovely Killerton House which is set amidst rolling Devonshire hills.
A La Ronde (20 Miles)*
The National Trust property of A la Ronde is the perfect day out for those who like something a little unusual in terms of interior design and appreciate a family history.
Lytes Cary Manor (21 Miles)*
Lytes Cary Manor is the quintessential English manor house, surrounded by neat formal gardens of clipped yews and set amidst a wonderful Somerset landscape.
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life (21 Miles)*
Explore the museum's large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon.
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.
Abbotsbury Swannery (21 Miles)*
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods.
Abbotsbury Childrens Farm (21 Miles)*
The Children's Farm is a great place for under 11s to cuddle guinea pigs, ride ponies, race toy tractors and play in sand pits.
Knightshayes Court (21 Miles)*
They say that every cloud has a silver lining. In the case of the Heathcote-Amory family, it was the hounding of lace-maker, John Heathcote.
Topsham Museum (21 Miles)*
Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th Century Buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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