Towns & cities · South West England
Lyng
Lyng — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lyng is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 322 people. Address: TA3. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.0530°, -2.9590°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Curry and Hay Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Somerset Levels & Moors
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Lyng is a civil parish in Somerset, England, comprising the villages of West Lyng and East Lyng and the hamlet of Bankland.
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Background
History
The name derives from the Old English hlenc, meaning hill. Nearby Athelney is famous for being the refuge of King Alfred the Great from the Danes before the Battle of Ethandun in 878, and the site of a monastery he founded after his victory. East Lyng is on higher ground towards the west of Athelney. Archaeological research suggests East Lyng was a medieval settlement, and was an important fortified burh during Saxon times, hence the usage of the East Lyng burh and Athelney by King Alfred the Great and his army. The Balt Moor Wall dates to this period. By the time of the Domesday census completed in 1086, Lyng was described as a small rural settlement. In 1267 a charter for a market was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0530, -2.9590
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Lyng
- Postcode
- TA3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Population
- 322
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1215641 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lyng, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Parsonage Farm, Lyng - geograph.org.uk - 376473.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Bartholomew, Lyng
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Lyng
Villages · 0.8 km
Athelney Hill
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
King Alfred's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Athelney Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.8 km
Athelney Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.8 km
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre
Museums · 2.0 km
Stoke St Gregory
Museums · 2.0 km
Athelney
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294
Canal locks · 2.2 km
The Somerset Space Walk - The Sun
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
Lyng is a village located in South West England with a population of 322. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 322
- Constituency
- Bridgwater
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Lyng
33 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Lyng →
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Athelney Abbey
Athelney Abbey — abbey in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Canals · South West England
Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
Bridgwater and Taunton Canal — Canal in south-west England.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Bartholomew, Lyng
Church of St Bartholomew, Lyng — church in East Lyng, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Gregory, Stoke St Gregory
Church of St Gregory, Stoke St Gregory — church in Stoke St Gregory, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael, Othery
Church of St Michael, Othery — church in Othery, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Canal locks · South West England
Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294
Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 — bridge in North Petherton, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
King Alfred's Monument
King Alfred's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre
Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre is a museum in the United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 4Gardens · South West England
Maunsel House
Maunsel House — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Burrow Mump
Burrow Mump — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Athelney Hill
Athelney Hill — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Burrow Bridge At Ngr St 3075 3043
Burrow Bridge At Ngr St 3075 3043 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Lower Maunsell Bridge At St 308298 Lower Maunsell Lock No 3 At St 308298 Maunsell Lock
Lower Maunsell Bridge At St 308298 Lower Maunsell Lock No 3 At St 308298 Maunsell Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Railway Bridge Over Main Line Railway Taunton To Bristol
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
The Somerset Space Walk - The Sun
The Somerset Space Walk - The Sun — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Somerset Space Walk - Saturn
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Somerset Space Walk - Venus
Somerset Space Walk - Venus — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Somerset Space Walk - Mercury
Somerset Space Walk - Mercury — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Somerset Space Walk - Mars
Somerset Space Walk - Mars — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Somerset Space Walk - Earth
Somerset Space Walk - Earth — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Bartholomew, Lyng
Church of St Bartholomew, Lyng — church in East Lyng, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Athelney Hill
Athelney Hill — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
King Alfred's Monument
King Alfred's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Athelney Abbey
Athelney Abbey — abbey in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Lyng
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Dolittles Campsite
Dolittles Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Somerset Camping & Caravans
Somerset Camping & Caravans — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Thornhills Farm
Thornhills Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Stoneyhead Caravan Park
Stoneyhead Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Broadfield Park
Broadfield Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ashe Farm Camp Site
Ashe Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King Alfred Public House
King Alfred Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Pound Inn
The Old Pound Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Cobblestones Public House
Cobblestones Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
English Raj Tandoori Restaurant
English Raj Tandoori Restaurant — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: indian. 5-star.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Quantock Gateway Hotel
Quantock Gateway Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Black Swan Inn
The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyng?
- Lyng is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3), in the parish of Lyng.
- What is Lyng?
- Lyng — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Lyng?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA3.
- Is Lyng a protected site?
- Yes — Lyng is part of the Curry and Hay Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Lyng free to visit?
- Yes, Lyng is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lyng?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3.