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About Brent Knoll
Brent Knoll occupies an ancient landscape dominated by the Iron-Age fort on the summit of an isolated little round hill which rises to around 457 feet high. The fort was used by Romans and by Anglo-Saxons seeking refuge from invading Danes. From this spot visitors can gaze out over the vast flatness of Somerset and appreciate just how in 1607 the area briefly became an island cut of by rising floods. Worth mentioning, is that these lands were recorded as early as the Doomsday Book of 1086, at this time it was a sparsely populated area, with not much in the way of a living for its inhabitants, the village did not begin to prosper until better drainage of the land had been attained, making farming viable all the year round.
At the base of the hill the village straggles a long main road, this has some smart houses, shops, a couple of inns and a Norman church famous for its 15th century bench ends showing the descent from dignity to the hanging of a fox clothed as an Abbot. Visitors to the church will also note the fine tie-beam roof, Jacobean pulpit, a monument of the 17th century, and grotesque tower gargoyles. Of the inns, the Red Cow standing at the centre of the village appears to date from around the 18th century, whilst the Fox and Goose was a former coaching inn from the early part of the 19th century.
There is a delightful mix of properties which add to the rural charm of the landscape, some of these dwellings date back to the 17th century as indicated by the date over Briars Cottage (1688). Next to the pleasant Parish Hall stands Ivyclad Hall, a building from the reign of Queen Anne.
Interspersed around the area visitors will find old farmhouses with quaint farm buildings, some which have been modernised to provide holiday cottage accommodation or permanent homes. There are pleasant meadows and lovely fruit orchards filled mostly with apple trees, for fortunately cider making still flourishes in these parts.
From Brent Knoll there is easy access to the appealing sands of holiday resorts Berrow and Brean, these mostly cater for families and have more than an average share of caravan parks and amusements. A short drive inland reveals the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and a little further will take you to Wells, a small picturesque cathedral town.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Brent Knoll
| Burnham-on-Sea Lighthouse | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| King John's Hunting Lodge | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Birnbeck Pier | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Cheddar Caves and Gorge | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill | (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Glastonbury Abbey | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Chalice Well Gardens | (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Glastonbury Tor | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Quantock Hills | (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Bishop's Palace, Wells | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Wells Cathedral | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Clevedon Court | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Halsway Manor | (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Cosmeston Country Park | (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Barry Island Pleasure Park | (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in Brent KnollAll attractions in SomersetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Brent Knoll
Burnham-on-Sea in the county of Somerset (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction SW)
This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.
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Cheddar in the county of Somerset (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction E)
Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground.
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Wookey in the county of Somerset (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction E)
It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers.
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Holford in the county of Somerset (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SW)
Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast.
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Glastonbury in the county of Somerset (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)
This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the...
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Wells in the county of Somerset (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction E)
Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities.
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Langport in the county of Somerset (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction S)
This old town cradled at the heart of the Somerset Levels, sits bounded by the soft rolling Somerset countryside.
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Cardiff in the county of Glamorgan (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NW)
Cardiff, vibrant capital city of Wales is located on the banks of the beautiful, meandering River Taff. It is an ancient city with an amazing history and strong maritime connections.
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Martock in the county of Somerset (21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction SE)
The interior of Martock's Ham-stone church is perhaps the grandest in all Somerset, the startling effect of the golden stone against the most lavishly decorated of the county's great tie-beam roofs is simply overwhelming.
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Bristol in the county of Somerset (22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction NE)
Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame
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Severn Beach in the county of Gloucestershire (25.0 miles, 40.3 km, direction NE)
From this pleasant spot it is possible to get the most marvellous views of the two impressive bridges spanning the River Severn.
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Poyntington in the county of Dorset (27.5 miles, 44.2 km, direction SE)
This is a delightful small village situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale where the Dorset and Somerset boundary meets.
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Sherborne in the county of Dorset (28.5 miles, 45.9 km, direction SE)
The softly glowing Ham stone of which most of the town properties are built, lends warmth and atmosphere to what is already a unique and attractive place.
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| M5 Junction 22 | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE) |
| Highbridge & Burnham Station | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S) |
| M5 Junction 23 | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S) |
| Weston-super-Mare Station | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction N) |
| Bristol International Airport | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NE) |
| Cardiff International Airport | (19.7 miles, 31.8 km, direction NW) |
| Brent Knoll to London | (123.8 miles, 199.2 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Brent Knoll
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Brent Knoll center |
| Woodlands Country House Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| The Battleborough Grange Hotel & Restaurant | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| Days Inn Hotel Sedgemoor | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NE) |
| Webbington Hotel | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE) |
| Laburnum House Lodge Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW) |
| Chestnut House Village Hotel | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction S) |
| Oakover Guest House | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction N) |
| Saxonia Guest House | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction N) |
| Queenswood Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N) |
| The Lynton House Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Brent Knoll |
