English Heritage sites near Corsley Parish

Nunney Castle

NUNNEY CASTLE

6 miles from Corsley Parish

Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.

Bratton Camp and White Horse

BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE

6 miles from Corsley Parish

Below an Iron Age hillfort stands the Westbury White Horse. Cut into the hillside in 1778, it replaced an older horse, possibly commemorating King Alfred's nearby victory over the Vikings.

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE

8 miles from Corsley Parish

Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.

Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn

BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN

9 miles from Corsley Parish

A spectacular 14th century monastic stone barn, 51 metres (168 feet) long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. Originally a part of the medieval farmstead belonging to Shaftesbury Abbey.

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW

9 miles from Corsley Parish

One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.

Old Wardour Castle

OLD WARDOUR CASTLE

14 miles from Corsley Parish

Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.


Churches in Corsley Parish

Corsley: St Margaret of Antioch

Pubs in Corsley Parish

Cross Keys Inn

Lye's Green, Corsley, BA12 7PB
(01373) 832406
crosskeyscorsley.co.uk/

This rural gem has a large open fire and a warm welcoming atmosphere. It is in the shadow of Cley Hill, (famed for its UFO sightings). A good selection of guest ales, mainly sourced from local breweries, is available, along with excellent b...
Royal Oak

Corsley Heath, BA12 7PR
(01373) 832238
theroyaloakcorsley.co.uk/

A traditional and extensive Wadworth country pub set back from the main road. There are two bars, the smaller one with a pool table. As well as seating for eating in the main bar, there are also two separate dining areas. Outside there is...
White Hart

Lane End, Corsley, BA12 7PH
(01373) 832363
whitehartcorsley.co.uk/

Popular roadside pub owned by Longleat Estate and was re-opened in Sept 2019 after several years closed. (Note - cask ale may not be available)