Wrington: Gardens, History and Cider

Wrington combines historic sites, garden culture, landscape views and a strong apple and cider tradition. Anyone planning a trip with varied interests will find several points of interest here: the Church of All Saints tells the story of the village’s long history, while Barley Wood brings together gardens, views and culinary experiences. When searching for holiday accommodation in Wrington, you can therefore consider whether culture, walks, gardens or regional specialities should be the focus of your trip.

History at the Church of All Saints

The Church of All Saints in Wrington dates back to a foundation in the 13th century. Its west tower was added around 1450. Beside the door are stone busts of John Locke and Hannah More from the early 19th century. These details give the church a special historical connection to two well-known figures and make it an interesting destination for anyone who wants to discover not only the landscape but also the history of the village during their stay.

Barley Wood: Gardens and Expansive Views

At Barley Wood, gardens and the surrounding landscape come together. The pleasure gardens and small park were laid out as an addition to the cottage orné built for Hannah More in 1801. Formal gardens were added in 1911 to designs by Thomas H Mawson. From Barley Wood, there are expansive panoramic views across the Vale of Wrington and towards the northern escarpment of the Mendips.

This creates an appealing contrast for your trip planning: historic design can be combined with views across the landscape, without having to commit to a single holiday theme. The Two Rivers Way runs south behind Wrington’s Conservation Area. If you enjoy including a route in your daily plans, you can consider this route as a separate element of your experience.

Apple Orchards, Kitchen Garden and Regional Specialities

Barley Wood’s garden and food history is also remarkable. The kitchen garden dates from 1901 and was created for Henry Herbert Wills, the director of the Imperial Tobacco Company. More than 60 apple varieties grow in the unsprayed orchards of Barley Wood Orchard. The Barley Wood Walled Garden is planted with vegetables, fruit trained against the walls and apple orchards.

These products also feature in the culinary offerings. Barley Wood Cafe serves homemade sweet treats and a small weekly changing lunch menu with sourdough toasties inspired by the produce from the kitchen garden. In the roundhouse of the Barley Wood Walled Garden, pure apple juice and traditional cider varieties are made from apples from Barley Wood Orchard. When the “Cider Barn Open” sign is displayed, visitors can see the presses, taste juice and cider, have a pint on the benches or take products home.

The Right Accommodation for Your Trip Planning

Accommodation in Wrington can primarily be selected according to the desired mix of culture, gardens, landscape and food and drink. If you appreciate historical details, the Church of All Saints becomes the focus of your plans. For garden enthusiasts and travellers interested in apple varieties or cider, Barley Wood offers a different focus.

Discover More Places

For further trip planning, you can also include Winford, Nailsea, Portishead, Bleadon, Dundry, Loxton, Wraxall and Yatton in your further search.

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