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.
The area around Langport boasts some of the best cities including Bath, and Wells.
Historic Buildings to visit near Langport include Beckford's Tower, Tropicana, Grand Pier (Weston-super-Mare), and Wells Cathedral.
There are a number of towns near Langport including Glastonbury, Langport, Bridgwater, and Weston-super-Mare.
Don't miss Glastonbury Tor, and Chalice Well's ancient sites if visiting the area around Langport.
The area around Langport's best hills can be found at Glastonbury Tor.
Don't miss Glastonbury Abbey's ruins if visiting the area around Langport.
Langport's best nearby historic monuments can be found at Chalice Well, and Cheddar Market Cross.
Cellophane Ponds, and Marine Lake - Weston-super-mare are some of Langport best lakes to visit near Langport.
Villages to visit near Langport include Withycombe, Uphill, Cheddar, and Wookey Hole.
There are a several good airports in the area around Langport like Bristol Airport.
There are a several good beaches in the area around Langport like Weston-super-Mare Beach.
Langport is near some unmissable islands like Knightstone Island,
River Axe is one of Langport's best, nearby rivers and streams to visit in Langport.
Places near Langport feature a number of interesting hiking areas including 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.
