English Heritage sites near Henstridge Parish
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
5 miles from Henstridge 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
7 miles from Henstridge 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
14 miles from Henstridge 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.
NUNNEY CASTLE
16 miles from Henstridge 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
18 miles from Henstridge 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.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
18 miles from Henstridge 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 Henstridge Parish
St Nicholas
Church Street
Henstridge
(01963) 363832
Welcome to the Christian Community serving the Parishes of Abbas & Templecombe, Henstridge and Horsington.
We are a family of all different backgrounds and ages and there is something for everyone, so do come along and join us - you would be very welcome.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month for Morning Worship and the 2nd Sunday of every month for Holy Communion at 10.30am in St Nicholas Church.
On the 4th Sunday is the Benefice Holy Communion service which rotates between the 3 churches. Please see our services tab or notice sheet for further details.
On the 5th Sunday there is a Benefice Outreach Service.
To add to our services we have Compline on the 1st Sunday of each month at 6pm and a Tea and Church every 3rd Sunday of the month at 4pm.
Alongside our services we also have weekly bible studies, Words & Music every 5th Sunday evening and a Toddler Group every Wednesday. Please see our Services and events tab for more details.
We have a Benefice Monthly Newsletter which can be found in our News and Notices tab, or if you prefer we can send a copy in the post to you - just let us know via email or telephone.
If you'd like to discover what 'church life' looks like, why not just drop by on a Sunday morning. We'd love to meet you.
Pubs in Henstridge Parish
Bird in Hand
Old stone village pub with low ceilings, beams, a fireplace at each end of an attractive long bar, and a games room housing a TV. There is an adjoining skittle alley. Excellent quality ales and good-value snacks makes a visit to this friend...
Virginia Ash
Sherborne Road, Henstridge, BA8 0PL
(01963) 363868
thevirginiaashpub.co.uk/