English Heritage sites near Kingston St. Mary Parish

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

12 miles from Kingston St. Mary 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

DAWS CASTLE

13 miles from Kingston St. Mary Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

14 miles from Kingston St. Mary 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.

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

16 miles from Kingston St. Mary 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, Yarn Market

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

16 miles from Kingston St. Mary Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Dunster Butter Cross

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

17 miles from Kingston St. Mary 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.


Churches in Kingston St. Mary Parish

Kingston St Mary Parish Church

Kingston St Mary Taunton
01823 451257
http://www.southquantockbenefice.org.uk

The church is part of ' The South Quantock Benefice' made up of West Monkton, Kingston St.Mary, Cheddon Fitzpaine and Broomfield.

See our own 'South Quantock Benefice' website for up to date news about services etc

The Benefice Office at Kingston St.Mary is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Mornings 9.00am - 2.00 pm Email: [email protected]

For Baptism, Banns of Marriage and Wedding enquiries please contact Michele in the Benefice Office: 01823 451257

1st Sunday of month:

8.30am BCP Communion at West Monkton

10.00am Holy Communion at Kingston St Mary

6.00pm Evening Service at Broomfield (4.00pm during winter months - check website)

2nd Sunday of month

8.30am BCP Communion at Kingston

10.00am Holy Communion at West Monkton

10.30am All Age Service at Broomfield

3rd Sunday of month

8.30am BCP Communion at West Monkton

10.00am Holy Communion at Cheddon

10.00am All Age Service at Kingston

4th Sunday of month

8.30am BCP Communion at Kingston

10.00am Holy Communion at West Monkton

10.30am Holy Communion at Broomfield

6.00pm Choral Evensong at Kingston followed by drinks & nibbles

5th Sunday of month

10.00am United Benefice Service (rotates around the churches - see website)


Pubs in Kingston St. Mary Parish

Swan

Kingston St Mary, TA2 8HW
(01823) 451383
swanpubkingston.co.uk

A village pub, complete with log fires and wooden beams. Home-cooked food utilising local produce. Sunday roasts and occasional live music.