Where to visit
Food and Drink
Let's start with the most important piece of information - where to eat!
We are spoilt for choice in Bishopswood, surrounded by three outstanding award-winning pubs...here's a bit about them...
The York Inn - Churchinford - 5 minute drive
A 'proper' country pub with fantastic great-value home-cooked food.
Their Sunday roast is a must-have and they also do takeaway
if pre-booked.
The Candlelight Inn - Bishopswood - a 5-10 minute walk.
Elegant restaurant, open for drinks, lunch and dinner. Occasional live singers.
The Cotley Inn - Wambrook, Nr Chard.
Independently owned, award-winning pub,
championing the best of local food and drink producers.
La Campagna - Buckland St Mary.
If you're in the mood for an Italian meal,
they are just 5 minutes drive away.
Further afield
The Oyster & Fish House, Lyme Regis
Mark Hix's fish and seafood restaurant offers the most incredible panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast. Serving locally caught fish and shellfish, the restaurant is dog-friendly and also have kids menus and meat options. Booking is advised.
Places of Interest
Set within 30-acres of award-winning gardens, Forde Abbey is a popular destination for visitors to the area. A former monastery dating back to the 12th Century, it was later converted into a palatial family home which is now open to the public.
Endless opportunities for coastal walks, fossil hunting, shopping and eating out are just 30 minutes away. Expect stunning beaches and plenty to see and do.
Walks
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's no surprise that there are plenty of walks to enjoy in the area.
Find some of the best trails in the Blackdown Hills here