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St Mary's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Grey Heron
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 299m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Grey Heron, Mallard +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: Church of St Mary the Virgin; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mute Swan, Grey Heron, Mallard +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Samaritans Way South WestWalking route166 km
Named routeLength 166 kmRegional walking route
Somerset Space WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
East Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWRegional walking route
River Parrett TrailWalking route80 km
Named routeRef RPTLength 80 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Brean Down to MineheadWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

49 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bridgwater Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bridgwater Purple Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network route 339Cycling route
Named routeRef 339National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Shave Droverestricted byway · 800 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 800 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Westonzoyland, St. Mary's Church: Monster gargoyle 1

Westonzoyland, St. Mary's Church: Monster gargoyle 1

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