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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in South Petherton

  

South Petherton Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about South Petherton

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South Petherton history

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The village’s name may come from the Old English word Pared meaning boundary and the Saxon word ton meaning settlement, forming ’Paredton’ A site on Lightgate Road, north of the present village, has produced Iron Age occupation material. Roman material, mostly consisting of coins, has also been discovered locally and, as it is only 2 miles (3 km) from the Fosse Way, Roman occupation is likely.

South Petherton landmarks

In Silver Street is a 14th-century manor house nicknamed ‘King Ina’s Palace’ The 15th or 16th century Wigborough Manor House was never completed to its original plans and has subsequently been modified many times. Approximately 1 mile (2 km) from South Petherton is East Lambrook Manor Gardens created by Margery Fish.

South Petherton geography / climate

South Petherton is situated between the Devon hills to the west, the Somerset Levels and Moors to the north, and the hills of Dorset to the south. It lies on low lying undulating land of Yeovil Sands at the foot of a limestone ridge.

Climate

South Petherton has a temperate climate which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of the country. The annual mean temperature is approximately 10 °C (50.0 °F) In the summer the Azores high pressure affects the south-west of England, however convective cloud sometimes forms inland reducing the number of hours of sunshine.

You can visit South Petherton places with Walkfo South Petherton to hear history at South Petherton’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo South Petherton has 24 places to visit in our interactive South Petherton map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout South Petherton, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at South Petherton places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to South Petherton & the surrounding areas.

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24 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo South Petherton tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in South Petherton

  

Best South Petherton places to visit

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South Petherton has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied South Petherton’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo South Petherton’s information audio spots:

Coke Memorial Methodist Church Coke Memorial Methodist Church is a Methodist church in South Petherton, Somerset. Designed by Alexander Lauder, it was built in 1881-82 and has been a Grade II listed building since 1988.

Church of St Peter and St Paul, South Petherton Church of St Peter and St Paul in South Petherton, Somerset, has Saxon origins. It retains a 13th-century crosswing, with the remainder of the buildings dating from the 15th century. It underwent major restorations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Church of St James, East Lambrook The Anglican Church of St James in East Lambrook, Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

East Lambrook Manor East Lambrook Manor is a 15th-century manor house in Somerset. It is surrounded by a “cottage garden” planted by Margery Fish between 1938 and 1969. The garden is Grade I listed in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England.

Church of All Saints, Lopen The Anglican Church of All Saints in Lopen, Somerset, was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Michael, Seavington St Michael The Anglican Church of St Michael in Seavington St Michael, Somerset, was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Burrow Hill Cider Farm Burrow Hill Cider Farm is a cider farm in Somerset, England. It has views of most of South Somerset on clear days. Every October is “Apple Day” when the apples are harvested from locally owned orchards.

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