English Heritage sites near Falfield Parish
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
4 miles from Falfield Parish
This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
8 miles from Falfield Parish
A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.
OFFA'S DYKE
9 miles from Falfield Parish
An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
9 miles from Falfield Parish
Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
11 miles from Falfield Parish
The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
TEMPLE CHURCH
13 miles from Falfield Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
Churches in Falfield Parish
St George
Pubs in Falfield Parish
Gables Hotel
Bristol Road, Falfield, GL12 8DL
(01454) 260502
thegablesbristol.co.uk/
Huntsman House Inn
Bristol Road, Falfield, GL12 8DF
(01454) 260239
huntsmaninnfalfield.co.uk