Situated nine miles south west of Yeovil, the town of Crewkerne is well connected by road, rail and river. It lies on the River Parrett and the A30, and is also served by the West of England Main Line Railway. Crewkerne was mentioned in the will of the Saxon King Alfred, although it was known back then as Crocern, or Cruaern. It was a royal manor at the time of the Domesday Book of 1086. The town prospered in medieval times due to the textile industry, its wealth preserved in its beautiful 15th century church, St Bartholomew's, which stands on the site of an earlier Saxon church. During Georgian times it also prospered as a coaching town. Several notable Georgian buildings still survive, including Crewkerne Town Hall. Attractions nearby include the beautiful Horn Park Gardens, which is only four miles away, and the Beaminster museum just five miles from the town. You could also visit Forde Abbey and Grange, which was founded in 1146. During the four centuries between the reign of King Stephen and the Reformation it was one of the most significant Cistercian monasteries in England. All the buildings seen today were in existence during the Middle Ages.
Cottage
Dentist
Black Swan Dental
Orchard Lane Dental Practice
Doctor
Crewkerne Health Centre
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Barons
Black Horse Agencies - Alder King
Gribble Booth & Taylor
T R G Lawrence & Son
Farmers Market
Market
Crewkerne Country Market
Crewkerne Farmers Market
Pub and Bar
Kings Arms
Old Stagecoach Inn
Royal Oak
White Hart
Restaurant
Cedric's At The White Swan
Kempters Restaurant
Prince Of Bengal
White Lion Carvery
School
Maiden Beech Middle School
Perrott Hill School
Solicitor
Taxi
Sports Clubs
North Perrott CC (Cricket)
Shops
Shirleys Florists
Boots
Barrett Bros
North Perrott Farm Shop & Garden Centre
Petzone
Stuart Marsh
Blake Gallery
West Street Gallery
The Organic Shop
Antiques
Activities
Hill View Riding Centre(Riding)
Places to Stay near Crewkerne
The George Hotel & Courtyard Restaurant (0.05 miles)
Haselbury Mill (1.47 miles)
Haselbury Mill is blessed with unmatched views, set in a tranquil lakeside, river and garden location all within 14 acres of glorious Somerset countryside. Set in the rural heartland of ... More
Middle Farmhouse (1.48 miles)
Jan and Terry offer you a warm welcome at Middle Farmhouse, which is a non-working farmhouse situated in the quiet rural hamlet of Hewish. We are 2 miles south of the Georgian town of Crewkerne, on ... More | visit website
Manor Arms (2.10 miles)
Seaborough Manor Farmhouse (2.51 miles)
Seaborough Manor is a 14th century farmhouse surrounded by countryside and a racing stable.There is a choice of two double bedrooms including one en-suite with separate child’s room and a ... More
Childhay Manor (4.05 miles)
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Amidst beautiful rolling hills and tranquil Dorset countryside, this delightful property (the left half of the manor house shown in the photograph) boasts its own private garden ... More
Cricket St. Thomas Hotel (4.34 miles)
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Cricket St Thomas is a splendid example of 18th century architecture. Designed by Sir John Soane, this Grade II listed ... More | visit website
New Inn (4.42 miles)
Pieris (4.44 miles)
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Nestling in a sheltered and peaceful valley beside a tree lined mill pond, this delightful cluster of cottages stands in six acres of superbly landscaped grounds. Perfectly ... More
Hollies Hotel (5.18 miles)
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