Beckington is a small village situated about three miles north of Frome in Somerset. It is a beautiful place with many charming old stone buildings. Village history goes back at least as far as the Domesday Book of 1086 and the Battle of Agincourt featured archers from Beckington. The Norman Church of St George dates from the 14th century. The tower contains two bells made by Thomas Bilbie in 1756. English Heritage have designated the building as a Grade I listed building. The church also has a monumental brass dating back to 1475, an ancient font and a monument to Samuel Daniel, poet and historian. Also at Beckington are the remains of Alexander Huish, one of the editors of the Polyglot Bible. It was also the birthplace of Thomas Beckington, Bishop of Bath and Wells, who died in 1645 . Also of historic interest is The Abbey dating from 1502, formerly a college for priests and monastic grange, later adapted as a house. The cottages in Church Street date from early 18th century. Refreshment can be found at The Foresters Arms and also at The Woolpack Inn, a delightful stone coaching inn with a charming courtyard. The Woolpack offers a choice of two restaurants.
Budget
Travelodge Beckington *book online*
Doctor
Pub and Bar
School
Beckington C of E Primary School
Springmead Preparatory School
Sports Clubs
Beckington CC (Cricket)
Places to Stay near Beckington
Woolpack Inn (0.05 miles)
Rich in historic character and traditional charm, this stone-built coaching inn originally dates back to the 1500s and today offers comfortable en suite rooms and delicious food. In the charming Somerset village ... More
Travelodge Beckington (0.27 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Lullington House Bed & Breakfast (1.01 miles)
Richard & Nicola welcome you to Lullington House. The house is a former Victorian rectory set in a rural quintessentially English village. The house stands in ten acres of paddocks, woodland and well maintained mature ... More | visit website
The Cross Keys (1.20 miles)
Woolverton House Hotel (1.44 miles)
A unique, privately owned hotel set in three acres of grassy parkland situated just seven miles outside Bath. The house has been updated with a contemporary oriental theme in sympathy ... More
Premier Inn Frome (1.62 miles)
Full Moon (1.74 miles)
This enchanting 17th Century inn is in the hamlet of Rudge, just 10 miles from the City of Bath, 4 miles from Longleat. The Full Moon has been providing a refuge ... More
Eastbrook Cottage (2.35 miles)
Eastbrook Cottage B&B (2.35 miles)
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