English Heritage sites near Spaxton Parish
DAWS CASTLE
11 miles from Spaxton Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
11 miles from Spaxton 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 GALLOX BRIDGE
15 miles from Spaxton 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, YARN MARKET
15 miles from Spaxton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
15 miles from Spaxton 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.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
15 miles from Spaxton 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.
Churches in Spaxton Parish
All Saints
Aisholt
Quantock Hills
(01278) 734777
http://www.aisholt.org
People come to services at Aisholt for the beauty of the traditional liturgy, for the high quality of the preaching, for the hearty and enthusiastic singing and for the warmth of the welcome and fellowship.
St Margaret's
Church Road
Spaxton
Bridgwater
01278 734777
The Church of St Margaret in Spaxton, Somerset, England has some parts from the 12th and 13th centuries but is predominantly from the 15th century, and has been a place of Christian Worship for more than 700 years. Much has changed but the message of Christ still guides us. Come and join our friendly congregation !
As well as our regular Sunday Worship, we are also very involved with our local Primary School and a team from Open the Book, visit regularly bringing Bible stories to life through engaging drama. The children from the School visit the church for special services and trips up the tower once a year.
We run the Spaxton Rainbow Café in conjunction with members of the wider community. It is open every Friday morning offering delicious cakes, snacks and drinks. Alongside this is our Toddler Group where little ones from babies to toddlers enjoy games and parents enjoy a chat and some refreshments.
We are always happy to hear from potential volunteers, to help in the Café, bake delicious cakes or spend time with the Toddlers. (Ring Kate 01278 671168 for further info).
Pubs in Spaxton Parish
Lamb Inn
Barford Road, Spaxton, TA5 1AD
(01278) 671350
lambinnspaxton.co.uk
Travellers Rest
Pleasant country pub off the beaten track. This 'Free House' is well worth a visit. Close to Cothelstone Hill - a well-known Quantock beauty-spot. Also convenient for lots of interesting walks. In the summer there is also guest beer apart f...