Castle Cary Town in Somerset
Location
Castle Cary is a market town located in southeast Somerset. It lies about 5 miles (8 km) north west of Wincanton and 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet. Situated on the River Cary, a tributary of the Parrett, the town is overlooked by its Norman motte and bailey castle. The town grew to prominence in mediaeval times due to its weaving industry. Castle Cary currently has a population of just over 2,000 and is an ideal base from which to explore Cheddar Gorge, Bath and Wells, Glastonbury, Sherborne and Shaftesbury. Stonehenge and Bristol are about an hour by car, whilst Avebury in Wiltshire is just a 90 minutes journey.
Tourist Information
The nearest source of local information is available from Castle Cary Tourist Information Point.
Events near Castle Cary
Sat, 3 Mar - Sun, 29 Apr (ca. 15 km)
'Breathe' - an exhbition by Gail Mason
Thu, 5 Apr - Thu, 10 May (ca. 15 km)
Letter Carving in Wood for Beginners
Tue, 10 Apr - Tue, 01 May (ca. 15 km)
Sat, 12 May - Sat, 30 Jun (ca. 15 km)
Martin Bentham RWA: Latest Paintings
Sun, 13 May (ca. 15 km)
Somerset Garden Day - Create a Floral Crown
Sun, 20 May (ca. 15 km)
Singing Workshop with Issy Emeney
Sun, 20 May (ca. 15 km)
Singing Workshop with Issy Emeney
Fri, 22 - Sun, 24 Jun (ca. 15 km)
The English Country Garden Festival
Sun, 22 Jul (ca. 7 km)
Dining out near Castle Cary
The Natterjack Inn, Shepton Mallet
The Camelot, Yeovil
Northover Manor Hotel, Ilchester
Abbey Tea Rooms, Glastonbury
The Who'd A Thought It Inn Restaurant, Glastonbury
Goodfellows, Wells
Beah, Wells
Glencot House, Wookey Hole
Frankie & Benny's, Yeovil
Prezzo, Yeovil, Yeovil
Local Accommodation
Cottages
There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Wincanton, Castle Cary, Shepton Mallet and Wells.
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Glastonbury and Ilchester.
Nearby Attractions
There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:
Castle Cary
Bruton
Yeovil
Haynes International Motor Museum
Shepton Mallet