English Heritage sites near Whimple Parish
PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER
1000 miles from Whimple Parish
A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.
HALLIGGYE FOGOU
1000 miles from Whimple Parish
Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.
INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS
1000 miles from Whimple Parish
Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.
HARRY'S WALLS
1000 miles from Whimple Parish
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.
GARRISON WALLS
1000 miles from Whimple Parish
You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
CROMWELL'S CASTLE
1000 miles from Whimple Parish
The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.
Churches in Whimple Parish
Whimple: St Mary
The Square
Whimple
Exeter
01404 822525
http://www.eastclystchurches.org
We are part of the East Clyst Churches Mission Community. Look us up on www.eastclystchurches.org
Pubs in Whimple Parish
New Fountain Inn
A genuine free house, that was converted from cottages in around 1890. This pub has changed little over the years, although modern toilets were added in a tasteful extension to one of the bars in 2009. The other has many original features i...
Thirsty Farmer
The Thirsty Farmer is located in the centre of the village, and is a traditional, welcoming, village inn. One real ale on a changing basis is usually available from the large open bar area and good-value food is on offer. Free WiFi is avail...