South Cadbury Village is situated in South Somerset, just off the A303 near the villages of North Cadbury of Sutton Montis and the market towns of Castle Cary and Wincanton and is famous as the location of the historic Hill Fort of Cadbury Castle thought by many to be the site of King Arthur’s Camelot.

The village is easily accessed from the A303. The parish church St Thomas a Becket dates from the 13th century. It was restored in 1874 but still boasts a 15th century roof.

Cadbury Castle is a vast Iron Age fort and the entrance is less than a three minute walk away. The castle is also part of a working farm so you can expect livestock to be grazing on the top or in the woods and fields around it. From the top you can see Alfred’s Tower, Glastonbury Tor and Yeovilton airbase. Excavations in the 1960s revealed artifacts from human occupation and use from the Neolithic through the Bronze and Iron Ages. The site was used by Roman forces and temporarily housed a Saxon mint.

Suggestions of where to eat, visit and explore can be found below.

Pubs

The Camelot, South Cadbury BA22 7EX (2 miles)

A very friendly pub in short walking distance – turn right out of our drive and you are there. Good for refreshments after a walk up the old fort of Cadbury Castle and for meals. For Reservations Tel 01963 441685

The Stag's Head, Yarlington BA9 8DG (2 miles or 20 min walk across the fields)

Local characterful pub with excellent food. For Reservations Tel 01963 440393

The Orchard Inn, Galhampton BA22 7BA (1.5 miles)

Good honest pub food. Takeaway available. Fish & Chips every Friday delicious! Reservations Tel 01963 440751

The Queens Arms, Corton Denham DT9 4LR (4.8 miles)

Lovely walk from here. Serves food on Monday nights. Reservations Tel 01963 220317.

The King's Arms, Charlton Horethorne DT9 4NL (5.5 miles)

Great gastro pub/restaurant. They are offering garden BBQ’s during the summer. For Reservations Tel 01963 220281

The Red Lion, Babcary TA!! 7ED (6 miles)

Atmospheric gastro pub/restaurant. Great for Sunday lunch. Do garden/marquee pizza nights on certain dates; Reservations Tel 01458 223230

Restaurants

The Newt in Somerset, Nr Bruton BA7 7NG (5 miles)

A working country estate celebrating all things Somerset - with luxury hotel, several restaurants, gardens, woodland, farmland, shops, orchards and Cyder Cellar. Open daily, 9.30am-4.30pm. Daily pass must be purchased to visit the gardens or take out an annual membership. You can generally get free access to the gardens if you eat at the main restaurant in the hotel - The Botanical Rooms. For Reservations Tel 01963 577777

Osip, Bruton BA10 0AB (4 miles) (Weds-Sundays)

Located at No 1 High Street, Bruton and has a Michelin Star. This is a small farm-to-table restaurant situated in the heart of Somerset offering a set 6 course menu and a la carte menu of inspired food by the youngest awarded Michelin chef, Merlin Labron-Johnson. It is open Tuesday- Thursday (Dinner only,) Friday and Saturday Lunch and Dinner. Sunday Lunch only. For Reservations Tel 01749 813322

Roth Bar & Grill, Hauser & Wirth, Bruton BA10 0NL (4 miles)

Excellent honest, simple and seasonal food, alongside a contemporary art gallery & gardens (free entry). Open Tues-Thurs. 9am-4pm and Sat/Sun 9am-11pm. For Reservations Tel. 01749 814700

The Chapel, Bruton BA10 0AE (4 miles)

C17th converted former chapel with outside dining terrace with blankets and heaters – a relaxed atmosphere and delicious food (including great pizzas). Open 7 days a week. For reservations Tel 01749 814070

The Clockspire, Milborne Port DT9 5BA (8 miles)

Glitzy new refurb with sophisticated cocktail bar and amazing food; first class service, but the feel is definitely unfussy. For Reservations Tel 01963251458

Holm in South Petherton, TA13 5BW (18 miles)

For reservations tel 01460712470. Newish Restaurant, fantastic food, set menus based on seasonal ingredients

Eating and Shopping

Teals Restaurant and Farm Shop, 1 Orchard Lane, South Cadbury BA22 7FS (1.75 miles next to A303)

Newly opened restaurant and amazing new Food Market and 2 minutes down the road!

They offer delicious own brand deli coffee, hot and cold food for lunch, gifts, butchery. Great lunch offerings inside or outside, but you have to book ahead as they are very popular. For Reservations Tel 01963 361755 or email hello@teals.co.uk

Places to go

The Newt Gardens and Hotel – 5 miles away

Castle Cary - 3 miles

Castle Cary Market - Every Tuesday 9am-2pm

Bruton- 6 miles

National Trust Houses:

Stourhead- 17 miles

Montacute House- 15 miles

Lytes Cary Manor- 8.5 miles

Wincanton (& Racecourse)- 7 miles

Hauser and Wirth Gallery & Gardens; Roth Bar & Grill (Bruton) - 6 miles

Bath- 31 miles

Frome- 18 miles

Frome Market- 1st Sunday of month (Mar-Dec) 10-3pm

Bristol Airport- 32 miles

Glastonbury Festival- 11 miles

Babington House- 19 miles

Haynes Motor Museum- 2 miles

RNAS Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum- 9 miles

Longleat- 21 miles

Wookey Hole Caves- 17 miles

Wells (Cathedral City) - 15 miles

Stonehenge- 38 miles

Sherborne Golf Club- 7 miles

Wincanton Golf Club - 5 miles

Yeovil Golf Club - 12 miles

Mendip Golf Club -15 miles

Burnham & Berrow Golf Club- 32 miles