English Heritage sites near Parkham Parish
PENHALLAM MANOR
18 miles from Parkham Parish
The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
21 miles from Parkham Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
LAUNCESTON CASTLE
24 miles from Parkham Parish
Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.
LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN
24 miles from Parkham Parish
Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.
TINTAGEL CASTLE
29 miles from Parkham Parish
Tintagel Castle is a magical day with its wonderful location, set high on the rugged North Cornwall coast. It offers dramatic views, fascinating ruins and a stunning beach café.
MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT
31 miles from Parkham Parish
The group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on Dartmoor: side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites.
Churches in Parkham Parish
St Anne
Bucks Mills
01237 441142
http://www.hartlandcoastparishes.org
The church was built in 1861 by the Elwes family,
the former landowners, for the estate workers.
The entries in our visitors' book bear good
testament to our policy of leaving it open at all
times. The church, which nestles in the valley
leading down from the A39 to the sea, is
constructed from local stone and the remains of
the quarry is now our car park.
Pubs in Parkham Parish
Bell Inn
Rectory Lane, Parkham, EX39 5PL
(01237) 451201
thebellinnparkham.co.uk
Coach & Horses
Cosy 17th-century, roadside inn. There is a single bar and dining area, three en-suite B&B rooms. Ideally placed for exploring the local North Devon coast, it lies close to Peppercorn beach. All food is locally sourced and cooked on the pre...
Hoops Inn
A picturesque thatched inn in the countryside near the North Devon coast. Easy to find on the A39 with plenty of parking, between Bideford and Clovelly aboth are a short drive or brisk coastal walk away. Food using only fresh, local seasona...