English Heritage sites near Wraxall and Failand Parish

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH

6 miles from Wraxall and Failand Parish

The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE

8 miles from Wraxall and Failand Parish

Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.

Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument

SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT

14 miles from Wraxall and Failand Parish

Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.

Offa's Dyke

OFFA'S DYKE

16 miles from Wraxall and Failand Parish

An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW

17 miles from Wraxall and Failand Parish

One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

19 miles from Wraxall and Failand Parish

The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.


Churches in Wraxall and Failand Parish

St Bartholomew's

Sandy Lane Failand
01275 852442
http://www.wraxallwithfailand.org.uk

Everyone is welcome at St Bartholomew's. Between the two churches (St Bartholomew's and All Saints' Wraxall) we aim to offer a range of services, events and activities on Sundays and during the week for all stages and ages. Our aim is to share the love of Jesus Christ and to serve those we meet at their point of need. Wherever you have been and wherever you are going you are welcome. 

Wraxall Church

Bristol Road Wraxall Bristol
01275 852442
http://www.wraxallwithfailand.org.uk

Everyone is welcome at All Saints'. Between the two churches (All Saints' Wraxall and St Bartholomew's, Failand) we aim to offer a range of services, events and activities on Sundays and during the week for all stages and ages. Our aim is to share the love of Jesus Christ and to serve those we meet at their point of need. Wherever you have been and wherever you are going, you are welcome.


Pubs in Wraxall and Failand Parish

Battleaxes

Bristol Road, Wraxall, BS48 1LQ
(01275) 857473
thebattleaxes.co.uk

The owners sadly went into administration in September 2020, the pubs is currently closed and its future is uncertain. This lovely rambling pub with two function rooms was refurbished in October 2017 and it is plushly furnished throughout,...
Failand Inn

Clevedon Road, Failand, BS8 3TU
(01275) 392220
failandinn.com

On the main Clevedon Road in Failand this large pub has two bar areas which serve food all day from an a la carte menu.
Wraxall Village Club

Bristol Road, Wraxall, BS48 1LE
(01275) 857729

Village club on the main road through Wraxall with stunning views over the valley behind. It has a very small bar area with a few seats and a dart board, next to the skittle alley. There is a small room behind with a pool table which could...