Jeremy’s quick guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Curry Rivel is a quintessential English village, about 10 miles East of Taunton. It has both a convenience store and a petrol station. It is 2.7 miles from Midelney Manor.
Curry Rivel
Curry Rivel is a quintessential English village, about 10 miles East of Taunton. It has both a convenience store and a petrol station. It is 2.7 miles from Midelney Manor.
Sightseeing
If you are looking for a short walk, to an area of outstanding natural beauty, then this is a good place to seek out. Park up somewhere in Curry Rivel and go explore!
6 locals recommend
Burton Pynsent Monument
If you are looking for a short walk, to an area of outstanding natural beauty, then this is a good place to seek out. Park up somewhere in Curry Rivel and go explore!
City/town information
Langport, situated on the banks of the River Parrett in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the smallest towns in England. It is surrounded by the parish of Huish Episcopi and rests in an area of beautiful rolling countryside that includes the communities of Curry Rivel, Aller, High and Low Ham, Drayton, Pitney, Hambridge, Westport and Muchelney, amongst others.
This ancient market town is noted for its distinctive houses on Bow Street and the 'hanging chapel' in the old town wall. Behind the Town Hall, the Walter Bagehot Town Garden has an extensive information board about the town's most famous resident, seats and picnic tables. The Battle of Langport in 1645 was one of the last battles of the first civil war. Stuckey's Bank, founded here, at one time had a bank note circulation second only to the Bank of England.
Langport has a wide range of popular cafes and shops for the practical to the local products made of willow and glass. There are horse-drawn tours with Steelsuffolks in the summer months and idyllic walking and cycling on the surrounding Somerset
Levels.
It also has several fine cafes by the river, serving fresh food and delicious drinks.
The largest store for provisions is Tesco's, where you should find all you need for a pleasant stay.
26 locals recommend
Langport
Langport, situated on the banks of the River Parrett in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the smallest towns in England. It is surrounded by the parish of Huish Episcopi and rests in an area of beautiful rolling countryside that includes the communities of Curry Rivel, Aller, High and Low Ham, Drayton, Pitney, Hambridge, Westport and Muchelney, amongst others.
This ancient market town is noted for its distinctive houses on Bow Street and the 'hanging chapel' in the old town wall. Behind the Town Hall, the Walter Bagehot Town Garden has an extensive information board about the town's most famous resident, seats and picnic tables. The Battle of Langport in 1645 was one of the last battles of the first civil war. Stuckey's Bank, founded here, at one time had a bank note circulation second only to the Bank of England.
Langport has a wide range of popular cafes and shops for the practical to the local products made of willow and glass. There are horse-drawn tours with Steelsuffolks in the summer months and idyllic walking and cycling on the surrounding Somerset
Levels.
It also has several fine cafes by the river, serving fresh food and delicious drinks.
The largest store for provisions is Tesco's, where you should find all you need for a pleasant stay.
Food scene
The Firehouse Somerset
A real 'destination pub' in the local area. Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. It even boasts it's own wood-fired pizza oven in house - definitely worth a visit.
49 locals recommend
The Firehouse Somerset
Church StreetThe Firehouse Somerset
A real 'destination pub' in the local area. Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. It even boasts it's own wood-fired pizza oven in house - definitely worth a visit.
The Devonshire Arms Hotel
The Devonshire Arms is one of the best 'gastro pubs' in the area. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, while enjoying the atmosphere of a beautiful, old Inn - then this is well worth a visit. It has a wonderful selection of locally crafted beers and a well stocked wine cellar. Enjoy a pint in front of a roaring fire in winter - or have a drink outside in the beautiful gardens, in the summer months. A wonderful destination in any weather!
35 locals recommend
The Devonshire Arms Hotel
The Devonshire Arms Hotel
The Devonshire Arms is one of the best 'gastro pubs' in the area. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, while enjoying the atmosphere of a beautiful, old Inn - then this is well worth a visit. It has a wonderful selection of locally crafted beers and a well stocked wine cellar. Enjoy a pint in front of a roaring fire in winter - or have a drink outside in the beautiful gardens, in the summer months. A wonderful destination in any weather!