English Heritage sites near Withypool and Hawkridge Parish
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
11 miles from Withypool and Hawkridge 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 BUTTER CROSS
11 miles from Withypool and Hawkridge 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.
DUNSTER, YARN MARKET
11 miles from Withypool and Hawkridge Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
13 miles from Withypool and Hawkridge 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.
DAWS CASTLE
15 miles from Withypool and Hawkridge Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
29 miles from Withypool and Hawkridge Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Churches in Withypool and Hawkridge Parish
St Andrew
Welcome to St Andrew's, Withypool.
We are an inclusive Church of England parish where all are welcome; especially the many visitors to this area of outstanding natural beauty.
We are part of the wider Exmoor Community and we celebrate our close connection with the timeless rhythms of the seasons, lambing, calving, foaling. In the best traditions of the Church of England we invite people of all faiths and none to join us, to pause for thought and reflection, to take time to reflect on the amazing gift of life, to make therapeutic moves towards greater wholeness.
We hope that we can offer you a vision and a taste of the abundance of life that comes from being part of the Church: its rich heritage of inspiring individuals, literature and art.
St Giles
Welcome to St Giles, Hawkridge. St Giles is of Norman origin, with many beautiful features and splendid, perhaps unrivalled, moorland views.
We are an inclusive Church of England parish where all are welcome; especially the many visitors to this area of outstanding natural beauty.
We are part of the wider Exmoor Community and we celebrate our close connection with the timeless rhythms of the seasons, lambing, calving, foaling. In the best traditions of the Church of England we invite people of all faiths and none to join us, to pause for thought and reflection, to take time to reflect on the amazing gift of life, to make therapeutic moves towards greater wholeness.
We hope that we can offer you a vision and a taste of the abundance of life that comes from being part of the Church: its rich heritage of inspiring individuals, literature and art.
Pubs in Withypool and Hawkridge Parish
Royal Oak Inn
An old Exmoor Country Inn family run with family values and a great old fashioned feel serving great local ale and food. The two bars and a 40 cover dining room which doubles as a function room are all decorated with an interesting array o...
Tarr Farm Inn
Tarr Steps, Exmoor National Park, Liscombe, TA22 9PY
(01643) 851507
tarrfarm.co.uk