Is North Petherton Park open?
: “We are very pleased that we can now open the park so that people of all ages can enjoy the facilities.
Is North Petherton a nice place to live?
Somerset is full of wonderful towns and cities which individually offer their own features which makes the county a great place to live in. North Petherton, based between Taunton and Bridgwater, is a town situated on the edge of the scenic Quantock Hills.
Is North Petherton a town or a village?
North Petherton is a small town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated on the edge of the eastern foothills of the Quantocks, and close to the edge of the Somerset Levels. The town has a population of 6,730.
What is North Petherton famous for?
North Petherton has a number of claims to fame including the fact that the poet and civil servant Geoffrey Chaucer was Deputy Forester at the royal estate of Petherton Park. A chance ‘find’ nearby centuries later brought the town more fame as it turned out to be one of the most important this country has unearthed.
How old is North Petherton Church?
There was a church in North Petherton before the Norman Conquest and the site belonged to Buckland Priory from the 12th century. The current building dates from the expansion of the town around 1490, although it does contain some fabric from the 13th century.
Does North Petherton flood?
Most North Petherton postcodes are medium flood risk, with some high flood risk postcodes.
What is in North Petherton?
Best Things To Do & Days Out In North Petherton, Somerset and…
- Somerset and Bristol, Bridgwater. Jolly Jumpers Playzone. Indoor and Soft Play Areas, Indoor.
- Somerset and Bristol, Bridgwater. The Blake Museum.
- Somerset and Bristol, Taunton. Hestercombe Gardens.
- Somerset and Bristol, Bridgwater. Play @ Brewers Fayre.