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Attractions near Betsy Cottage Nr Glastonbury & Street
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This is a list of the attractions near this property that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this property.
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Glastonbury Tor
(3 Miles)*
Visitors looking for a pleasant walk combined with a historic site which is possibly the resting place of the Holy Grail will enjoy a visit to Glastonbury Tor. |
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Glastonbury Abbey
(3 Miles)*
The Abbey is set in 36 acres of beautifully peaceful parkland in the centre of the ancient market town of Glastonbury. It is traditionally the first Christian Sanctuary in Great Britain, |
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Lytes Cary Manor
(4 Miles)*
Lytes Cary Manor is the quintessential English manor house, surrounded by neat formal gardens of clipped yews and set amidst a wonderful Somerset landscape. |
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Muchelney Abbey
(8 Miles)*
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors. |
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Tintinhull Garden
(8 Miles)*
The delightful two-acre Somerset garden at Tintinhull is a fine example of how small can still be beautiful. |
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Wookey Hole Caves
(8 Miles)*
Britain's most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. |
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Milton Lodge Gardens
(9 Miles)*
Mature Grade 2 listed terraced garden with outstanding views of Wells Cathedral and the Vale of Avalon. There are mixed borders, roses and fine trees. Separate 7 acre arboretum. |
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Montacute House
(10 Miles)*
Montacute House is more than just another great stately home in the National Trust collection. It has some great unique features and human-interest stories in its history which deserve to be shared. |
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens
(10 Miles)*
These internationally famous Grade 1 listed gardens were the inspiration of Margery Fish who was the undisputed 'Leading Lady of Gardening' from the 1950's until her death in 1969. |
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East Somerset Railway
(10 Miles)*
Take a ride through the beautiful Somerset countryside in our original steam-hauled trains, and relax among the sights and sounds of an old-style country branch line. |
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Towns near Betsy Cottage Nr Glastonbury & Street
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Butleigh
(< 1 Mile)*
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Barton St. David
(1 Mile)*
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Baltonsborough
(2 Miles)*
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Compton Dundon
(2 Miles)*
Compton Dundon is really two villages. On Windmill Hill above Compton stands the monument to Admiral Hood, while Dundon Beacon is the site of an iron-age fort. Both provide interesting walks. Nearby is Turn Hill with extensive views across the levels. |
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Keinton Mandeville
(2 Miles)*
Keinton Mandeville is the source of Keinton stone and birthplace in 1838 of John Henry Brodribb, who later became the famous theatrical manager and tragedian Sir Henry Irving. The house bears a memorial tablet. |
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Charlton Mackrell
(2 Miles)*
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West Lydford
(2 Miles)*
We have just received a description of West Lydford from one of our readers. This description is currently being prepared for publication and will appear on this page within the next few days. |
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Street
(3 Miles)*
Street is just to the south of Glastonbury, and owes much of its more recent development to the influence of Clarks, the world famous shoe manufacturers. |
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East Lydford
(3 Miles)*
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Glastonbury
(3 Miles)*
Glastonbury is well known, not only for its connections with the history of Christianity and the majestic ruins of its Abbey, but also for its association with the legend of King Arthur. |
