English Heritage sites near Broadway Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
9 miles from Broadway Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
BLACKBURY CAMP
16 miles from Broadway Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
19 miles from Broadway 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
19 miles from Broadway Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
21 miles from Broadway Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
CLEEVE ABBEY
22 miles from Broadway 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.
Churches in Broadway Parish
St Aldhelm & St Eadburga
Broadway
Ilminster
07919 075283
https://www.islevalleybenefice.com
Our beautiful 13th Century Grade 1 listed building is open every day and provides a warm welcome to all.
Situated on the edge of Broadway village, set in glorious Somerset countryside, the Church of St Aldhelm and St Eadburga is a peaceful and picturesque place of worship.