English Heritage sites near Watchet Parish

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

1 miles from Watchet Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

2 miles from Watchet Parish

With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.

Dunster, Yarn Market

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

5 miles from Watchet Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

5 miles from Watchet Parish

This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.

Dunster Butter Cross

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

5 miles from Watchet Parish

Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

24 miles from Watchet Parish

The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.

Churches in Watchet Parish

Holy Cross Chapel

Town centre above the museum Watchet
07765881229
http://www.watchetandwillitonbenefice.com

St Decuman's Church

Brendon Road Watchet
07765881229
http://www.watchetandwillitonbenefice.com

Pubs in Watchet Parish

Anchor Inn

Anchor Street, Watchet, TA23 0AZ
(01984) 631387

Anchor Inn, Watchet
Bell Inn

3 Market Street, Watchet, TA23 0AN
(01984) 631279
the-bell-inn.co.uk

This is the oldest pub in Watchet dating back to the 16th Century and it boasts many fascinating period features. The current function room used to be stables, with horses being brought in directly through the bar! A serving hatch still exi...
Esplanade Club

5 The Esplanade, Watchet, TA23 0AJ
07876 353819
esplanadeclub.net

Built in the 1860’s as a sail making factory and now home to the Boat Owners Association. The club is an archive of local history and memorabilia with unique murals and even its own Tardis. There are great views over the Marina and Bristol...
London Inn

23 Market Street, Watchet, TA23 0AN
(01984) 631880

Late C18 Grade II listed building with a bar at the front and a restaurant at the back. Two handpumps, one in use during winter months.
Pebbles Tavern

24 Market Street, Watchet, TA23 0AN
(01984) 634903
pebblestavern.co.uk

This small unique tavern has won numerous CAMRA awards for Cider Pub of the Year including 2020 and in 2015 and 2022 was the 'runner-up' National Cider Pub of the Year. As well as the ales there can be up to 30 ciders, 60 gins, 24 rums and...
Royal British Legion Club

Mill Street, Watchet, TA23 0AR
(01984) 631724

CAMRA members and other visitors are welcome to this club which is just a few paces from Watchet’s historic harbour. Almost since the first building stone was laid back in 1930, the Club has provided a social centre for its members and thei...
Star Inn

Mill Lane, Watchet, TA23 0BZ
(01984) 631367
starinnwatchet.co.uk/

This twice Somerset CAMRA Pub of the Year has been in the GBG for 20 consecutive years and was runner up in 2019. It is renowned for friendly staff and its congenial atmosphere. The pub hosts dart, quiz and boules teams and holds music nigh...
West Somerset Hotel

17 Swain Street, Watchet, TA23 0AB
(01984) 634434

A 16th century coaching inn in an attractive village at the foot of the Quantock hills. There is a Large open plan bar with a pool table on the right. There are three handpumps on the bar - two in use in winter months and all three in summe...