Historic pubs · South West England
The George Inn
In or near Freshford.
The George Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Freshford · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The George Inn is a historic pub in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap with a heritage tag. Wikidata describes it as: "Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.". Coordinates: 51.3014°, -2.3255°.
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Official information
The George Inn is a historic Tudor inn dating back to 1397, located in Norton St. Philip, Somerset. It offers 13 ensuite bedrooms and serves classic pub food, making it a great base for exploring the local area, including attractions like Longleat Safari Park and the Roman Baths.
From the Wikipedia article
The George Inn is a historic establishment in Norton St Philip in Somerset, England. Built in the 14th or 15th century, the inn has been designated as a Grade I listed building, and is one of a number of establishments that claims to be Britain's oldest tavern.
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Background
History
The George Inn was originally built as a wool store for Hinton Priory at nearby Hinton Charterhouse and, situated in the centre of the village, would accommodate travellers and merchants coming to the annual wool fairs that were held in the village from the late 13th century until 1902. Hinton Priory was one of the ten medieval Carthusian houses (charterhouses) in England. It was first established at Hatherop in 1222 by William Longspee, Earl of Salisbury. The monks disliked the location and on Longspee's death in 1226 they petitioned his countess for a new site to achieve greater solitude. She gave them her manors of Hinton Charterhouse and Norton St Philip and the new house was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3014, -2.3255
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Norton St Philip
- Postcode
- BA2 7LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Phone
- +44 1373 834224
- Nearest railway station
- Freshford — 4.8 km
- Opening
- Mon-Sat: 08:00-23:00; Sun: 08:00-22:00
- Official site
- www.georgeinnnsp.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w305046212 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The George Inn, Norton St Philip (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: NortonStPhilipTheGeorge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The George Inn
Hotels · 0.0 km
Norton St Philip
Villages · 0.1 km
Church of St Philip and St James
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Norton St Philip War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
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Hassage Manor
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Church of St John the Baptist, Hinton Charterhouse
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Woolverton war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Hinton House
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Ravenscroft School
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Woolverton
Villages · 2.7 km
Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle
Castles · 2.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The George Inn?
- The George Inn is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7LG), in the parish of Norton St Philip.
- What is The George Inn?
- The George Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The George Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7LG.
- Who owns The George Inn?
- The George Inn is owned by Butcombe Brewing Company.
- Is The George Inn free to visit?
- Yes, The George Inn is free to enter.
- How do I get to The George Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7LG.