About

Doulting is a small Somerset village perched on a ridge above the Sheppey Valley, about 2 miles East of Shepton Mallet.

Dominated by the soaring spire of the parish church of St Aldhelm’s,  the village is surrounded by farm land, and commands marvellous views towards the Somerset Levels and Glastonbury Tor.

Historic buildings such as the 15th Century Abbey Barn, the 17th Century Manor Farm and the 18th Century Vicarage (now Doulting Manor), together with an industrial heritage that includes Doulting Stone quarries and the remains of  water-based industries such as the Edge Tool Works (near the source of the River Sheppey and the ancient Holy Well that also bears the name of St Aldhelm), add to Doulting’s charm.

Today a thriving village community revolves around the Church, the School and the Village Hall, with many opportunities to participate in activities, events and communal activities.

There are also numerous pleasant walking routes and public footpaths passing through the Parish, with the Poachers Pocket Inn at Chelynch and the Waggon & Horses slightly further away on the Frome Road, near Beacon Hill.

This website aims to give both visitors and residents a flavour of life in Doulting.

Recently Added:

  • Check the Events Page for details of a Jumble Sale on 9th March, the Social Committee’s AGM on 20th March,  this month’s Messy Church on the 19th and a Light Lunch on the 11th, not forgetting a brass band concert coming up in April
  • Check the Church Page for details of  Services in March, including this year’s joint village Agape, and services over the Easter weekend
  • For all regular activities taking place in the Village Hall, follow this link

Items for inclusion in the APRIL 2013 newsletter should be sent to Maggie Fowle at Ingsdon Farmhouse, Bodden, (01749 344961) not later than 22nd March 2013  e-mail maggie.fowle@hotmail.co.uk

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