Langport is a Town in the county of Somerset.
A town in Somerset, once a centre of trading as it sits on the River Perret.
There are great places to visit near Langport including some great cities, historic buildings, towns, ancient sites, hills, ruins, historic monuments, lakes, villages, airports, beaches, islands, rivers and streams, hiking areas and caves.
There are a number of cities near Langport including Bath, and Wells.
The area around Langport features a number of interesting historic buildings including Beckford's Tower, Tropicana, Grand Pier (Weston-super-Mare), and Wells Cathedral.
Towns to visit near Langport include Glastonbury, Langport, Bridgwater, and Weston-super-Mare.
There are a number of ancient sites near Langport including Glastonbury Tor, and Chalice Well.
Langport is near some unmissable hills like Glastonbury Tor,
Glastonbury Abbey is one of Langport's best, nearby ruins to visit in Langport.
Historic Monuments to visit near Langport include Chalice Well, and Cheddar Market Cross.
Cellophane Ponds, and Marine Lake - Weston-super-mare are great places to visit near Langport if you like lakes.
There are a several good villages in the Langport area like Withycombe, Uphill, Cheddar, and Wookey Hole.
Bristol Airport is a great place to visit close to Langport if you like airports.
Weston-super-Mare Beach is one of Langport's best, nearby beaches to visit in Langport.
Places near Langport feature a number of interesting islands including Knightstone Island.
River Axe is one of Langport's best, nearby rivers and streams to visit in Langport.
Hiking Areas to visit near Langport include Cheddar Gorge.
Cheddar Gorge, and Wookey Hole Caves are some of Langport best caves to visit near Langport.
Langport History
There are some historic monuments around Langport:
Places to see near Langport
History of Langport
The first charter, given by Elizabeth I in 1562, recognized that Langport was a borough of great antiquity, which had enjoyed considerable privileges, being governed by a portreeve. It was incorporated by James I in 1617, but the corporation was abolished in 1883. Langport was represented in parliament in 1304 and 1306. In medieval times Langport was an important centre for cloth making.
