English Heritage sites near Oake Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
12 miles from Oake 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.
DAWS CASTLE
13 miles from Oake Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
15 miles from Oake Parish
This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.
DUNSTER, YARN MARKET
15 miles from Oake Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
16 miles from Oake Parish
Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
17 miles from Oake 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 Oake Parish
St B's
Oake
01823 400643
https://deanevalechurches.org.uk/church-of-st-bartholomew-in-oake/
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">St Bartholomew's, Oake village church, is beautiful in its simplicity and peaceful in its location on the edge of the village.</span>
A great deal of history sits within the church walls; embracing the Saxons, the Domesday Book, the Black Death and the Tudors - who did not know which way the King would want them to worship. In 1535 the monks from Taunton Priory ensured the preservation of a beautiful arched window from their derelict monastery by carrying it to St Bartholomew's (though if you look carefully you will see that it was installed the wrong way round!)
This little sacred church and its grounds are well loved and cared for, respecting its historic traditions as well as embracing more modern group worship in its new meeting space in the south aisle.
The church is part of the Deane Vale Benefice. https://deanevalechurches.org.uk
To enquire about Baptisms, Weddings, Banns and Funerals visit https://deanevalechurches.org.uk/baptisms-weddings-funerals/
St John the Baptist
Heathfield
Taunton
01823 432255
https://deanevalechurches.org.uk/heathfield-church/
This pictureseque little church of St John the Baptist lies tucked behind the farm. A grass footpath runs across a flower strewn churchyard to the farmer's field beyond. The church is a haven of peace and beauty, prayer and meditation. It is an enchanting venue for small wedding with seating for 75.
Our hope is to worship God, care for one another and make Jesus Christ known through example and daily living. There is always a warm welcome for visitors and newcomers, and Christians of all ages and persuasion are always welcome at the Lord's table.
Pubs in Oake Parish
Allerford Inn
Allerford, Norton Fitzwarren, TA4 1AL
(01823) 461000
theallerfordinn.co.uk
Anchor Inn
Large 300 old village, family run free house that has 3 regular cask ales on hand pump in a cosy bar but is more renowned for diners in the large restaurant. A two sided log burner separates the bar from a smaller dining area. There is also...
Oake Manor Golf Club
Typical golf club bar and restaurant. Although mainly frequented by members of Oake Manor GC, the club is open to visitors, especially visiting golfers. There is an outside terrace overlooking the 1st Tee and 18th Green. There is regular li...
Orchard Inn
Village pub set on the main road, frequented by drinkers and diners. The large open-plan bar is set for diners but there is always seating available for drinkers, with ales mainly from the West Country. A beautiful garden is at the rear of...