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Attractions near The Old Barn
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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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Milton Lodge Gardens
(4 Miles)*
Mature Grade 2 listed terraced garden with outstanding views of Wells Cathedral and the Vale of Avalon. There are mixed borders, roses and fine trees. Separate 7 acre arboretum. |
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Wookey Hole Caves
(4 Miles)*
Britain's most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. |
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East Somerset Railway
(4 Miles)*
Take a ride through the beautiful Somerset countryside in our original steam-hauled trains, and relax among the sights and sounds of an old-style country branch line. |
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Glastonbury Tor
(6 Miles)*
Visitors looking for a pleasant walk combined with a historic site which is possibly the resting place of the Holy Grail will enjoy a visit to Glastonbury Tor. |
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Glastonbury Abbey
(6 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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Cheddar Caves and Gorge
(9 Miles)*
Cheddar Gorge is the biggest, most dramatic gorge in Britain, with cliffs rising to 450ft, and two beautiful stalactite caverns. |
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Lytes Cary Manor
(11 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. |
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Stourhead
(13 Miles)*
You do not have to travel as far as you might expect to see the Temple of Apollo and the Pantheon - Stourhead has miniature versions of both! |
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Longleat
(13 Miles)*
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park is just getting bigger and better with more exciting things to see this year! |
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Farleigh Hungerford Castle
(15 Miles)*
Farleigh Hungerford was begun in the 1370s by Sir Thomas Hungerford, Speaker of the Commons, and extended in the 15th century by his son Walter, Lord Hungerford, Agincourt veteran. |
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Towns near The Old Barn
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Shepton Mallet
(2 Miles)*
The historic town of Shepton Mallet is set in the Mendip foothills, and at the geographical heart of the Mendip District. It was strategically important in Roman times (the Fosse Way, now the A37, passes close by) |
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Pilton
(2 Miles)*
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Wells
(2 Miles)*
Wells qualifies as England's smallest and Somerset's only city, because of its magnificent cathedral. It lies beneath the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, and provides a wealth of historical interest and beautiful architecture. |
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Oakhill
(3 Miles)*
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North Wootton
(3 Miles)*
The pretty village of North Wootton is to be found in the centre of the triangle formed by Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet. |
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Binegar
(3 Miles)*
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Emborrow
(4 Miles)*
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Wookey
(4 Miles)*
We have just received a description of Wookey from one of our readers. This description is currently being prepared for publication and will appear on this page within the next few days. |
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West Pennard
(4 Miles)*
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Pylle
(4 Miles)*
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