Timsbury is an idyllic village and civil parish made up of the hamlets of Meadgate, Radford and Wall Mead, found resting in the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority of the county of Somerset. The village has a rich and varied history dating back to the Bronze Age, with remains of early coal mining being evident in the Somersetshire coal canal. Timsbury is also home to four churches, the Church of St Mary the Virgin being a particular marvel, being designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building, there’s plenty of splendour to explore around the rolling hills of Somerset. Other amenities in the village include a local shop, pharmacy, tea room, pub, a Post Office and more, providing all you could need for a self-catered stay. Timsbury makes a wonderful base for exploring Somerset and Bath, with plenty of outdoor adventure in the form of riveting walks and a vast array of cycle routes to discover the countryside, with the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty also being within easy reach for plenty of wildlife watching, horse riding opportunities, historic sites and so many beautiful vistas to to discover. Venture out to explore the medieval town of Glastonbury, famed for its fantastic music festival, it boasts a vibrant atmosphere alongside its historic wonders such as the Glastonbury Tor with its links to Arthurian legend, here you can soak up the scenery overlooking the marshy Somerset Levels, while the Glastonbury Abbey and Glastonbury Tribunal with its enticing museum are well-worth visiting too to learn more about this stunning town. Visit Bath, the largest city in the county of Somerset, here you can find The Roman Baths from which the city was named, alongside other points of interest such as The Jane Austen Centre, Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum, Herschel Museum of Astronomy and many more attractions scattered along the waterside of the River Avon, not forgetting wonderful shopping experiences and a plethora of eateries to choose from. In reach of Bristol, Weston-super-Mare and much more, Timsbury makes a great touring base for discovering Somerset and beyond.
