The trail around the market town of Wiveliscombe takes in many of the town’s historic buildings. The itinerary includes the former 19th Century Hancock Brewery; 16th Century Bournes House, built by Bishop Bourne and with legends of tunnels linking to...

The town of Wiveliscombe purchased the land on which the recreation ground stands, as a memorial to those killed in the First World War. A monument, built of stone, now stands here and the Froud Hancock Memorial shelter was also...

St Andrew’s, designed by Richard Carver in 1829 replaced an earlier church. The Norman font, removed during reconstruction and used as a garden ornament, is now back in its rightful place and topped by an Edwardian cover. The church’s notable...

An extremely rare find in All Saints Church in Monksilver is an Easter sepulchre. Resembling a tomb is no doubt how it came to be missed by the Reformation despoilers. The pulpit is 16th Century, the screen is Jacobean with...

Combe Sydenham Country Park has connections with Sir Francis Drake; his second wife, Elizabeth, was the daughter and heiress of Sir George Sydenham who owed the estate. The secluded park, with its fallow deer and abundance of other wildlife, covers...

Gaulden Manor is set in the valley between the Brendon and the Quantock Hills and was built in the 16th Century. The gardens – open from June to the end of August – contain a butterfly garden, herb garden, rose...

St George’s Church in Sampford Brett has medieval origins and was probably founded by the Bret family who were lords of the manor here. Restored and extended over the centuries, with a tower added in the 14th Century – the...

Parts of St John’s Church are 13th Century, including the unusually squat tower and the North aisle arcade. Some of the floor tiles under the altar are medieval, and the font is also old but reset on a newer base...

St Martin's in the village of Elworthy is a Churches Conservation Trust church situated on a steep rise. The porch is stone and the tower is squat, plain and battlemented but the inside of the church has a wonderful find...

St Mary’s in the village of Stogumber is around 600 years old with a tower built in the 14th Century. The 18th Century chandelier was re-hung in 1907 after being discovered in the Vicarage Brew House. The octagonal font is...

St Peter’s Church in Williton was founded by Robert Fitzurse, brother of Sir Reginald who held the Manor House of Williton and was the leader of the four men who murdered Thomas a Becket in 1170. The font is dated...

Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory is a former priests' house of the chantry chapel of St Nicholas and dates back to the 14th Century. The Grade 1 listed building is recognised as being one of the most important of its age in...

This museum is dedicated to telling the story of the fire service in this area of the country. In an interesting and engaging manner, visitors are guided through the rich history that has seen the horse and cart with...