English Heritage sites near Holcombe Parish
NUNNEY CASTLE
5 miles from Holcombe Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
6 miles from Holcombe Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
9 miles from Holcombe Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
9 miles from Holcombe Parish
Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.
BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN
11 miles from Holcombe Parish
A spectacular 14th century monastic stone barn, 51 metres (168 feet) long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. Originally a part of the medieval farmstead belonging to Shaftesbury Abbey.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
13 miles from Holcombe 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.
Churches in Holcombe Parish
St Andrew's Holcombe, East Mendip Trinity Benefice
Holcombe Hill
Holcombe
01373 812705
https://eastmendiptrinity.co.uk/
St Andrew's is situated right in the centre of Holcombe. We are a very friendly welcoming church with lots going on. In order not to complicate things too much, please go to our website https://eastmendiptrinity.co.uk/ where you should find all you need to know. Or do please email the vicar, Revd Clarissa Cridland on [email protected]
Pubs in Holcombe Parish
Holcombe Farmshop & Kitchen
Edford Hill, Holcombe, BA3 5HQ
(01761) 233731
holcombefarmshop.co.uk/
Holcombe Inn
Stratton Road, Holcombe, BA3 5EB
(01761) 232478
theholcombe.com/