Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands

#5828 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands is a 26.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Stoke St Mary in Somerset, notified in 1963. ()

Elevation: 335 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°59'0"N, 3°2'29"W

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Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: County Ground, St Mary Magdalene, Vivary Park, Taunton Unitarian Chapel.

3.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Cricket, Sport
County Ground, Taunton
91 min walk • The County Ground, nestled in the enchanting town of Taunton, Somerset, is a quintessential English sports ground that holds a special place in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts. Known for its green and picturesque setting, this venue is home to the Somerset County...
3.4 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary Magdalene, Taunton
87 min walk • The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Church of England parish church in Taunton, Somerset, England, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. It was completed in 1508 and is in the Early Tudor Perpendicular Gothic style. It is designated as a Grade I listed building. It is notable for its very tall tower.
3.2 miNW
Park
Vivary Park, Taunton
82 min walk • Vivary Park is a public open space in Taunton, Somerset, England. The Sherford Stream, a tributary of the River Tone, flows through the 7.5 hectares park, which is located near the centre of the town.
3.3 miNW
Church
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Taunton
85 min walk • Taunton Unitarian Chapel is on Mary Street, Taunton, Somerset, England. It was built in the early 18th century as a Baptist chapel, but later adopted Unitarianism. The exterior was extensively renovated in the 19th century in an Italianate style. The chapel has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
3.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton
92 min walk • The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre is the largest theatre and arts centre in Taunton, a town in Somerset, England. The building opened 28 March 1977, on the banks of the River Tone, and offers a 350-seat auditorium and supporting studio and exhibition spaces.
3.4 miW
Church
Church of All Saints, Taunton
88 min walk • The Church of All Saints in Trull, Somerset, England has a tower dating from the 13th century; the rest is 15th-century. The building has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
2.2 miE
Church
Church of St John the Baptist
57 min walk • The Church of St John the Baptist in Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, England, was built in the Norman period and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
3.4 miNW
Church
St George's Church, Taunton
86 min walk • The Church of St George is an Anglican church in Taunton, Somerset, England, which dates from Saxon times. It is the parish church for Wilton, within the diocese of Bath and Wells, and a Grade II* listed building.
3.2 miS
Forts and castles
Castle Neroche, Ringdown SSSI
82 min walk • Castle Neroche is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort in the parish of Curland, near Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
2.5 miW
Church
Church of St Nicholas, Ringdown SSSI
63 min walk • The Anglican Church of St Nicholas in Corfe, Somerset, England was built in the Norman period and rebuilt in 1842. It is a Grade II* listed building.
3.2 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Roman Catholic Church, Taunton
82 min walk • The Church of St George is a Roman Catholic church in Taunton, Somerset, which dates from the mid-19th century. It was the second Catholic church to be built in Taunton after the Reformation, replacing the much smaller St George's Chapel.