Pictures of Farleigh Hungerford
in the county of Somerset
About Farleigh Hungerford
This quiet sedate village is best known for the ancient ruins of Farleigh Hungerford Castle which lies at the top of a fine Somerset fertile green valley.
The castle has a dark history, it was once the home of the powerful Hungerford family, a member of which was put to death by execution during the 16th century for crimes of "treason and unnatural vice" but today, the ruined castle possesses a more peaceful atmosphere and gives visitors good views over lovely countryside.
Two interesting churches can be seen here, one is the ancient church within the curtain walls of the castle - this was taken by the Hungerford's when they extended their castle territory and the other is the village church, believed to have been built at a later date by Sir Walter Hungerford.
In high summer the village becomes thronged with revellers who flock here for castle re-enactments.
Farleigh Hungerford lies between Norton St.Philip and Wingfield, with the nearest large town being the market town of Trowbridge.
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 Farleigh Hungerford
| Farleigh Hungerford Castle | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) | Pictures |
| Barton Farm Country Park | (2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Brokerswood Country Park | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Prior Park, Bath | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bath Abbey | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Sally Lunns | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Roman Baths | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bath Pump Rooms | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bath Theatre Royal | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Jane Austen Centre | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Buildings of Bath Museum | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bath Museum of Costume | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bath Assembly Rooms | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bath Botanical Gardens | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bratton Camp & White Horse | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Farleigh HungerfordAll attractions in SomersetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Farleigh Hungerford
Bradford-on-Avon, in the county of Wiltshire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE)
Beautiful old town with a rich mixture of mellow Bath stone properties to be seen along ancient winding streets.
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Trowbridge, a Historic Market Town in the county of Wiltshire (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction E)
Trowbridge is a historic town crammed with attractive stone buildings. It originated as a settlement along the Biss and flourished from the wool and weaving trades and from these periods there remain many magnificent merchant houses.
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Bath, in the county of Somerset (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW)
Bath is an elegant city famous for its fascinating history, its beautiful Georgian architecture and its Roman remains.
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Warminster, in the county of Wiltshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)
This is a former wool and corn town with a fascinating history stretching back to Saxon times. It sits comfortably beneath the chalk downland of the Salisbury Plain at the head of the beautiful Wyle Valley.
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Lacock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Wiltshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)
Gatherings of graceful medieval houses line the streets of Lacock
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Reybridge, in the county of Wiltshire (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE)
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Chippenham, in the county of Wiltshire (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)
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Castle Combe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Wiltshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction N)
As recently as 2001 it was awarded the title of 'Most Picturesque Village' by British Heritage Magazine's 2001 Traveller's Choice Awards.
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Stourton, in the county of Wiltshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction S)
Stourton is noted for the church dedicated to St. Peter where you can see many memorials to the famous Hoare banking family and for the house which was the families ancestral home.
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Bristol, a Historic City in the county of Somerset (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction NW)
Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame
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Wells, in the county of Somerset (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction SW)
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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East Knoyle, in the county of Wiltshire (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction S)
East Knoyle is situated where the Wiltshire countryside blends into Dorset. The landscape is quite stunning, it has a dramatically changing face of sweeping pastures and hillsides.
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Wookey, in the county of Somerset (18.9 miles, 30.3 km, direction W)
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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Gillingham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction S)
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Beckhampton, in the county of Wiltshire (19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction E)
This delightful hamlet lies in one of the richest natural history area's in England, containing the burial places of people from pre-history and almost unknown centuries.
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All towns in SomersetComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Avoncliff Station | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction N) |
| Freshford Station | (1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction N) |
| M4 Junction 18 (Tormarton Interchange) | (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction N) |
| M4 Junction 17 | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NE) |
| Bristol International Airport | (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction W) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (42.0 miles, 67.5 km, direction SE) |
| Farleigh Hungerford to London | (94.3 miles, 151.8 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Farleigh Hungerford
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Farleigh Hungerford center |
| Widbrook Grange | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE) |
| Limpley Stoke Hotel | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW) |
| Old Manor Hotel | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E) |
| The Wheelwrights Arms | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW) |
| Leigh Park Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE) |
| Combe Grove Manor Hotel - A Paramount Signature Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW) |
| The Woolpack Inn | (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction S) |
| The Full Moon | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) |
| Wentworth House | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW) |
| The Menzies Waterside Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Farleigh Hungerford |
