English Heritage sites near Berrow Parish
MEARE FISH HOUSE
12 miles from Berrow Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
15 miles from Berrow 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.
DAWS CASTLE
16 miles from Berrow Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
18 miles from Berrow 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.
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
19 miles from Berrow Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
19 miles from Berrow 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 Berrow Parish
St Mary's
Coast Road
Berrow
Burnham on Sea
01278 751806
http://www.berrowandbrean.co.uk
St Mary's stands in the middle of Burnham and Berrow golf course. Nestling among the sand dunes the tower rises majestically above the beach, at one time whitewashed to serve as a mariner's beacon. Situated in Coast Road it is a well known landmark that is easy to find.
You are invited to visit and soak up more than 700 years of history, immerse yourself in the tranquil building and peaceful surroundings and just enjoy a special place. You will love the radiant glow of the sun setting across the sea and streaming into the church through the stained glass window in the wall of the tower vestry. A good time to visit is a weekend afternoon during the summer when you can spoil yourself with a sumptuous cream tea which is available in the adjacent church room every Saturday and Sunday, 3 - 5pm. Even better, come to one of our regular Sunday morning services at 8am or 10.45am and if it is the 10.45 then leave enough time to stay for a cuppa and a natter afterwards. Whether a village resident or a visitor you will be assured of a warm welcome.
St Mary's is part of a benefice with St Bridget's Church Brean.
We have a family service on the third Sunday of the month at 10.45am.
Every fifth Sunday is a joint service with St Bridget's Brean. These services start at 10am and take place either at St Mary's or St Bridget's.
More information on our website.
Pubs in Berrow Parish
Berrow Inn
Breakers Bar
Coast Road,, Brean, TA8 2QY
(01278) 751327
brightholmeholidaypark.co.uk
Brean Golf Club
Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Brean, TA8 2QY
(01278) 785760