English Heritage sites near Berwick St. John Parish

Old Wardour Castle

OLD WARDOUR CASTLE

4 miles from Berwick St. John Parish

Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.

Knowlton Church and Earthworks

KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS

8 miles from Berwick St. John Parish

The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

10 miles from Berwick St. John Parish

The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.

Old Sarum

OLD SARUM

14 miles from Berwick St. John Parish

Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.

Stonehenge

STONEHENGE

16 miles from Berwick St. John Parish

Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.

Woodhenge

WOODHENGE

19 miles from Berwick St. John Parish

Dating from about 2500 BC, markers now replace rings of timber posts, which once possibly supported a ring-shaped building. Discovered in 1925 when rings of dark spots were noticed in a crop of wheat.


Churches in Berwick St. John Parish

Berwick St John: St John

Pubs in Berwick St. John Parish

Rushmore Park Golf Club

Rushmore Park, Tollard Royal, Tollard Royal, SP5 5QB
(01725) 516466
rushmoregolfclub.co.uk

The Rushmore Restaurant, Spikes Bar & Television Lounge are open to all, golfers & non-golfers alike. The clubhouse has stunning views over the historic parkland & golf course, with a restaurant that seats up to 80 people & with further sea...
Talbot

The Cross, Berwick St John, SP7 0HA
(01747) 828222
talbotinnberwickstjohn.co.uk/

In a small, rural, peaceful village, the Talbot opened circa 1832 despite vehement opposition from the local parson’s wife. The building is predominantly stone-built with a long, low bar with beams and an inglenook fireplace. One of the reg...