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What to do and see in Somerset, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses, St. Paul's Church, St John the Baptist Church, St Peter's Church, Minehead Quay, Scissor Arches, West Front, St John The Evangelist Church, Church of St Mary, Maperton Church, Christchurch.
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1. St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By Scorp73 - Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom
This tiny little church is tucked away and yet it is so welcoming. Beautiful gardens and the ambience of the place is so calm and peaceful. The little cottages were interesting to see to. A beautiful sanctuary well worth a visit.
2. St. Paul's Church
3. St John the Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By The_Loup_Garou - Phoenix, United States
After a few meetings in London, we got to take a break, and explore the countryside around Frome, with a friend, who is from the area. She wanted to “show us her England,” and we were so honored to accompany her, all over the area for 3 wonderful Autumn days in September. We got a “tour” from her, of the lovely St John the Baptist Church in Frome, and what a lovely church it was. Located in the “heart of Frome,” it is easily accessible, and really just a short walk from anywhere in the village. It was open to the public, and as our friend had toured it many times, she took up the mantle of being our “tour guide,” leading around the lovely grounds, and the chapel. The one description, which I can apply is “history.” The second would be “architecture.” Even with our leisurely pace, I kept stopping, to study another element, whether an architectural one, or an artistic one, while trying to listen to the running commentary from our friend. This was the second of four churches, which we would visit on the first of our three days, and while not as grand as some, or as old as others, it was still a delightful visit. And while the chapel, itself, was very beautiful, and interesting, the grounds were impressive too. This is a church, which offers more than just a peek in the door. We spent almost an hour, in our visit, before launching off to explore Frome. I think that one could easily spend even more time, especially if their interest is in architecture.
4. St Peter's Church, Minehead Quay
5. Scissor Arches
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Herbie-Green - Guildford, United Kingdom
The best architectural feature of the best cathedral in the world. Breath taking, and on four sides below the tower, between the nave, transepts and chancel!
6. West Front
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By RWB2012 - Reading, United Kingdom
Whether walking around the spacious outside surroundings or inside the magnificent cathedral, this is a must place to visit if you are in the Wells area. So much of interest and superb architecture.
7. St John The Evangelist Church
8. Church of St Mary
9. Maperton Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
This is the quintessence of an English country church, tucked away in the heart of a tiny village with barely 100 residents. The tower dates from the 15th century, whilst the rest of the church was lavishly rebuilt in 1869. Look out for a hatchment with the arms of George II, wonderful stained-glass windows and a temporary exhibition on "The Siege of Calais - May 1940" involving The Rifle Brigade.
10. Christchurch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
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