10 miles from Bishop's Lydeard 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.

11 miles from Bishop's Lydeard Parish

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

14 miles from Bishop's Lydeard 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.

14 miles from Bishop's Lydeard Parish

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

14 miles from Bishop's Lydeard 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.

16 miles from Bishop's Lydeard 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.