South Petherton was once of great strategic importance on the Fosse Way, this compact little hamstone town with its many small shops now has a quiet, unhurried charm. Fine church with an octagonal central tower. Kingsbury Episcopi is a Hamstone village boasting an ancient lock up on the green, magnificent church and numerous small orchards. Hinton St. George was for centuries the home of the Poulett family whose power and wealth built the schools, halls and artisans' houses to serve the estate. At least two cottages date from the 14th century.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. The Abbey is set in 36 acres of beautifully peaceful parkland in the centre of the ancient market town of Glastonbury. The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.