Castle Cary is a popular small Somerset town built of the local 'Hadspen ' stone which gives the town's buildings their lovely golden colour. A 12th century castle that was built on the hill behind the town, now long gone, gave the town its name. The village is on the main West of England railway between Penzance and London Paddington, which has made it quite a popular choice for those seeking to combine working in London with life in the countryside. Partly because of this commuter population and their cultured tastes, the town has a wide range of specialist shops that include high quality grocers, a thriving art gallery, delicatessens, cafes and restaurants. Cloth has been produced commercially in Castle Cary since at least the 14th century and John Boyd Textiles continue that tradition. It is the only horse hair weaving factory left in the UK. The Market House dominates the centre of town, housing the Museum, two old prison cells and the Information Centre. The largest church in the town is All Saints'. This dates from 1470 and is notable for its high steeple, which houses six bells dating from 1760 and made by Thomas Bilbie of the Bilbie family.
Attraction
Castle Cary and District Museum and Preservation Society
Classes
Dance - Market House Dance Studio
Cottage
Blythwood Cottage
Kingfisher Barn
Doctor
Estate Agent
Colbert Smith
Cooper & Tanner
Palmer Snell
Websters Estate Agents Ltd
Inn
George Hotel
The Pilgrims At Lovington
Pub and Bar
Brook House Inn and Touring Caravan Park
Horse Pond Inn & Motel
Two Swans
White Hart
School
Solicitor
Taxi
Cary Cabs
Castle Cary Taxis
Mum's Taxi
Number Seven Taxis
Sports Clubs
Castle Cary CC (Cricket)
Shops
Gilded Lily
Cary Pet Supplies
Robert Frith
E J Parker & Son
Julian Barran
Flowerworks
Places to Stay near Castle Cary
George Hotel (0.19 miles)
The George Hotel is a friendly, family run, thatched 15th century Country Town Hotel, It is situated in the centre of the historic town of Castle Cary. Seventeen en-suite guest rooms ... More
Clanville Manor (1.31 miles)
Clanville Manor, built in 1743 of the local, honey coloured 'Cary' stone was bought by the Snook family in 1898; Robert continues the family farming tradition here and Sally offers a traditional, quality farmhouse B&B ... More | visit website
Yarlington House (2.38 miles)
The Pilgrims At Lovington (3.01 miles)
Catash Inn (3.08 miles)
This fantastic Inn is located in the Somerset village of North Cadbury. The attractive village of North Cadbury is set amidst orchards and contains many stone built cottages, the handsome ... More
Pecking Mill Inn (3.44 miles)
Holbrook House (4.05 miles)
Holbrook House is a Traditional Country House Hotel in every way from the large log fires in the lounge to the landscaped gardens and ground. The House is nestled in to 17 acres of beautiful ... More | visit website
Sparkford Inn (4.36 miles)
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Just off a303 between Wincanton and Yeovil, half way point for London and Cornwall. It is ideal for Haynes Motor Museum. A 15th Century coaching inn, ... More
Red Lion Inn (5.00 miles)
The Dolphin Hotel (5.29 miles)
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