English Heritage sites near Holton Parish
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
7 miles from Holton Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
11 miles from Holton Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
NUNNEY CASTLE
12 miles from Holton Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
14 miles from Holton Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
15 miles from Holton Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
16 miles from Holton 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 Holton Parish
St Nicholas, Holton
St Nicholas' Church
Holton
Wincanton
01963 440432
http://camelotparishes.co.uk/holton
Holton is one of the nine parishes that make up the Camelot Parishes. More information can be found on the Holton page of the Camelot Parishes website.
Pubs in Holton Parish
Old Inn
Holton Street, Holton, BA9 8AR
(01963) 548416
oldinnholton.co.uk/