Crewkerne

An historic and attractive stone built country Market Town in the South Somerset Hills, Crewkerne has its origins in Saxon times. The name derives from cruc - a hill, and aern - a house or storehouse. Coins were minted here in the reign of King Ethelred (978-1016). The 15^th Century parish church, St Bartholomew's, overlooking Bincombe Valley, was built with the wealth of the flourishing medieval wool industry. The Town Centre is a Conservation Area with some fine examples of 19^th Century Georgian houses.

Today Crewkerne has a range of cafes, pubs and restaurants, supermarkets and small shops,a swimming pool and gym facilities all in the town centre.

The surrounding  fields and hills are crossed by public footpaths & bridleways which are enjoyed by local walkers and riders.  Bincome Beeches Nature Reserve provides panoramic views of the town and the surrounding countryside.

Must See and Do

1. Visit our notable 15^th Century Parish Church
2. Admire the town's architecture on a town trail
3. Marvel at the panoramic views from Bincombe Beeches
4. Take the plunge in our community owned aquacentre
5. Step back into the past in the local museum
6. Bid for that bargain at Lawrence's Auctioneers
7. Follow the footpaths for a countryside walk. (printed leaflets available from the Local Information Centre)
8. Enjoy local produce from our popular Farmers' Market - 3^rd Saturday each month
9. Treat yourself to lunch or a snack in one of our cafes , pubs or restaurants
10. Join us for the Boxing Day Hunt & Pram Race

Further Information

Sailcloth for Nelson's ship Victory was manufactured in Crewkerne

Crewkerne is mentioned in Jane Austen's Persuasion

Webbing used in the Space Industry is made in Crewkerne

Local Facilities

Crewkerne Aqua & Active Lifestyle Centre . TA18 7LZ

Crewkerne Museum & Heritage Centre.  TA18 7JU

Crewkerne Library . TA18 7JS

3 supermarkets & a range of independent retailers

Crewkerne Post Office. TA18 7AB

Gresham Antiquarian Booksellers. TA18 7JU

Lawrences Auctioneers. TA18 8AB: General & Fine Arts sales

Crewkerne Farmers' Market in Falkland Square (3^rd Saturday each month)

Crewkerne Local Information Centre TA18 7LN holds and extensive range of leaflets and brochures for Somerset & the neighbouring counties.