Kathryn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wells, the smallest city in England is 11 miles north of Charlton Adam.
The 12th century cathedral is free to visit however a small donation towards the up keep of the cathedral is welcome and your visit will certainly be worth while.
Tickets for informative tours are available via Eventbrite.
Don't forget to walk around the moat surrounding the Bishops palace and visit the Vicars' Close, the oldest continuously inhabited street in Europe.
Wells has a very attractive high street and there are several places to enjoy a coffee or meal.
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Wells
Wells, the smallest city in England is 11 miles north of Charlton Adam.
The 12th century cathedral is free to visit however a small donation towards the up keep of the cathedral is welcome and your visit will certainly be worth while.
Tickets for informative tours are available via Eventbrite.
Don't forget to walk around the moat surrounding the Bishops palace and visit the Vicars' Close, the oldest continuously inhabited street in Europe.
Wells has a very attractive high street and there are several places to enjoy a coffee or meal.
Managed by the National Trust property Glastonbury Tor is known as " one of the most spiritual sites in the country"
A steep walk to the top but certainly worthwhile on a clear day. The remains of St. Michael's 14th century church sits on top of the Tor which is 158m high.
Glastonbury has many quirky shops to browse, a good selection of cafes. During lockdown several artists set to work and have painted a mural trail which is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
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Glastonbury Tor
Managed by the National Trust property Glastonbury Tor is known as " one of the most spiritual sites in the country"
A steep walk to the top but certainly worthwhile on a clear day. The remains of St. Michael's 14th century church sits on top of the Tor which is 158m high.
Glastonbury has many quirky shops to browse, a good selection of cafes. During lockdown several artists set to work and have painted a mural trail which is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
You might recognise Montecute House from period T.V dramas.
A Nation Trust property in the very pretty village of Montecute 20 minutes drive from Charlton Adam.
Constructed from local Ham stone in the Elizabethan Renaissance, 1509 -1601 for Edwards Phelips a successful lawyer who became speaker in the House of Commons and opened the prosecution against Guy Fawkes in 1606.
There are several beautiful walks easily accessible from Montecute.
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National Trust - Montacute House
You might recognise Montecute House from period T.V dramas.
A Nation Trust property in the very pretty village of Montecute 20 minutes drive from Charlton Adam.
Constructed from local Ham stone in the Elizabethan Renaissance, 1509 -1601 for Edwards Phelips a successful lawyer who became speaker in the House of Commons and opened the prosecution against Guy Fawkes in 1606.
There are several beautiful walks easily accessible from Montecute.
Somerset Levels and marshes has the largest lowland population of breeding wading birds , you can hear great bitterns and see the famous starling murmurations which start in in the early evenings, around sunset from autumn to the end of winter.
The starlings usually roost at Ham Hall reserve,8.6 miles or Shapwick reserve, 10miles from Charlton Adam.
There are numerous walks and cycle paths to discover.
The Levels cover an area of 170,000 acres, thousands of years ago the area was under sea water with only mumps and hills protruding.
In the Middle Ages monks from local monasteries drained and looked after the land. Dutch engineers arrived in the 17th century and now the land is cared for by local farmers.
Somerset Crafts
Shapwick RoadSomerset Levels and marshes has the largest lowland population of breeding wading birds , you can hear great bitterns and see the famous starling murmurations which start in in the early evenings, around sunset from autumn to the end of winter.
The starlings usually roost at Ham Hall reserve,8.6 miles or Shapwick reserve, 10miles from Charlton Adam.
There are numerous walks and cycle paths to discover.
The Levels cover an area of 170,000 acres, thousands of years ago the area was under sea water with only mumps and hills protruding.
In the Middle Ages monks from local monasteries drained and looked after the land. Dutch engineers arrived in the 17th century and now the land is cared for by local farmers.
Haynes motor museum is an award winning visitor attraction.
Over 400 cars and bikes dating from 1885 on display .
Started by John Haynes to house his ever increasing car and bike collection.
The collection grew rapidly from 29 vehicles to 400 in 30 years.
Haynes is 4.6 miles from Charlton Adam.
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Haynes International Motor Museum
Haynes motor museum is an award winning visitor attraction.
Over 400 cars and bikes dating from 1885 on display .
Started by John Haynes to house his ever increasing car and bike collection.
The collection grew rapidly from 29 vehicles to 400 in 30 years.
Haynes is 4.6 miles from Charlton Adam.
The fleet air arm museum has on display a selection of military and civilian aircraft and is a must see for aviation enthusiasts.
You can also watch from a viewing platform helicopters taking off and landing.
Yeovilton is 3.7 miles away from Charlton Adam
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Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton
Heathcote RoadThe fleet air arm museum has on display a selection of military and civilian aircraft and is a must see for aviation enthusiasts.
You can also watch from a viewing platform helicopters taking off and landing.
Yeovilton is 3.7 miles away from Charlton Adam
City/town information
Sherborne just over the county border into Dorset is a honey coloured gem.
Sherborne's historic buildings include the beautiful abbey with a highly decorative vaulted ceiling. Two castles the 12th century castle is in ruins where as the 16th century mansion know as Sherborne castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh.
The high street has many independent shops a super book shop, several antique shops and many delicious cafes.
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Sherborne
Sherborne just over the county border into Dorset is a honey coloured gem.
Sherborne's historic buildings include the beautiful abbey with a highly decorative vaulted ceiling. Two castles the 12th century castle is in ruins where as the 16th century mansion know as Sherborne castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh.
The high street has many independent shops a super book shop, several antique shops and many delicious cafes.
Somerton is only a 10 minute drive from Charlton Adam. It is a beautiful rural town with many small independent shops to browse .
Somerton is home to No.28 a restaurant, bakery, wine shop and gelato bar.
Craft House chocolate is a short walk away in New Street.
A from bean to bar delight with several great taste awards to its name.
Acearts, tucked behind the Buttercross is a super gallery and shop . Various art and craft courses are held during the year.
The White Hart a pub with a patio and garden at the rear.
The Globe Inn just next door to the White hart also has a garden and cosy atmosphere inside .
The High street has many more independent shops to browse and enjoy.
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Somerton
Somerton is only a 10 minute drive from Charlton Adam. It is a beautiful rural town with many small independent shops to browse .
Somerton is home to No.28 a restaurant, bakery, wine shop and gelato bar.
Craft House chocolate is a short walk away in New Street.
A from bean to bar delight with several great taste awards to its name.
Acearts, tucked behind the Buttercross is a super gallery and shop . Various art and craft courses are held during the year.
The White Hart a pub with a patio and garden at the rear.
The Globe Inn just next door to the White hart also has a garden and cosy atmosphere inside .
The High street has many more independent shops to browse and enjoy.