South Somerset

Properties and events in South Somerset

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Hinton Watermill

Hinton Farm, Hinton, Mudford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BA
In person
Pre-booking not required

An 18C watermill built by the geologist and Canal engineer William Smith. The mill still has its machinery and retains a unique atmosphere of how it was left in the 1940s when it stopped work. Set in a farm yard with other historical buildings.

Lytes Cary Manor

Lytes Cary Manor, Kingsdon, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7HU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Lytes Cary is a medieval manor - a home created and loved by two families: the Lytes, and the Jenners. The house is surrounded by an Arts and Crafts-inspired garden, and the wider estate invites for a stroll on one of the three waymarked walks.

St Mary's to St Mary's Walk - From Seavington to Stocklinch Ottersey

St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Seavington, Somerset, TA19 0QP
In person
Pre-booking required

A gentle walk connecting two Somerset Churches

Teddy Bear's Parachute Jump and Picnic - St Mary's Church, Seavington

St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Seavington, Somerset, TA19 0QP
In person
Pre-booking not required

An event for courageous teddy bears who may either bring their own parachute or borrow one.

The Dovecote at Abbey Farm, Montacute

Abbey Farm, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6UA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Walk up towards the beautiful ancient monastic priory fields and see the restored Grade II listed dovecote with the unique double nesting boxes.

Tintinhull Garden

Tintinhull House Gardens, 25 Farm Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8PZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Tintinhull Garden is a place of floral beauty, tranquillity and innovation - a gardener's garden paradise.