St Catherine’s greets the visitor with a flourish. The doors are exuberantly decorated with metalwork flowers and foliage. The church began life as a Norman chapel in the churchyard of the Cluniac priory of Montacute. It still has a Norman...

This outstanding Elizabethan house was built for Sir Edward Phelips, who was Speaker of the House of Commons. It retains many Elizabethan features, including decorative panelling and plasterwork, heraldic glass and a magnificent long gallery. It is now owned by...

It is a surprise to find in an old-world village this museum of modern media. It sprang from the keepsakes hoarded by Dennis Greenham who has been in the electrical business since 1930. Today it boasts a huge collection of...

The pub name gives away the history of the village, which was dominated for centuries by the owners of Montacute House. The building is late Georgian and laid out as a coaching inn. The arched doorway is now filled in,...

These enchanting gardens influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, are laid out in a series of walled rooms including the White, Iris, Rose and Lilly Gardens. There is a working kitchen garden and a Tudor manor house, restored in the 1920’s and...

Crewkerne Museum and Heritage Centre is dedicated to the preservation of the history of this area and making sure that all of the information is retained for future generations to enjoy. The collection is made up of a large...

Visitors to Eastbourne Downs Golf Club can be assured of an excellent round of golf. The club is located just outside of the town centre and boasts some exceptional holes set within the beautiful East Sussex South Downs area. The...

Situated alongside an operational air station, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is one of the ‘must see’ attractions when in the Southwest, housing the largest European collection of Naval Aircraft. See Concorde, Harriers, helicopters and the award winning Aircraft Carrier...

Ilchester Museum is a central cultural and heritage point in this community, and contains a wealth of interesting pieces that have been collected over a period of many years. The collection traces the history of the community and its...

Acquired by the National Trust in 1949, this manor house and grounds is located in the depths of rural Somerset. The Tudor great hall and 14th Century chapel are two of the most popular attractions here. The house...

Along with the town’s two castles, Sherborne Abbey is one of the main attractions to the historic market town of Sherborne. It is a magnificent building, with around thirteen hundred years of history, and well worth a visit. There is...

The Somerset Guild of Master Craftsmen was established in 1933 as a local body to promote the highest standards in craftspeople that operated across the county and to regulate their activities. The guild members have a fine reputation, and...

This tranquil oasis of secluded lawns, small pools and beautiful borders has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1953, and is an ever-popular retreat for visitors in the area. There are a selection of gardens with...

The National Trust acquired this beautiful medieval house in 1971, and since that time it has been restored to its former glory. The property was completed in 1293, and features a great hall, which is probably the most impressive...