Its streets may be packed with historic buildings, monuments and period homes, but Bruton’s cultural life is bang up to date with contemporary art galleries, eateries and independent boutiques. Plus the schools are excellent too.
Nestled in verdant countryside just up the road from Lodestone Property’s Bruton branch is Hauser & Wirth – a pioneering arts centre showing contemporary exhibitions from around the world. It also has the added bonus of a popular restaurant, The Roth Bar & Grill, which serves delicious food using seasonal and locally sourced produce. The “ Roth Bar Burger” is to die for!
Often mentioned in the Sunday papers, “At The Chapel”, is a
restaurant and bar in a Grade II Listed chapel in the high street. It’s the go-to place for coffee, wine or food – or just to snap up their freshly baked breads from their bakery. An ideal place to meet friends or to watch the world go by, in summer the sun-trap terrace is filled with the scent of jasmine. To top it all, the venue also hosts monthly events from inspirational speakers to classical recitals and screenings of world class ballets, making it an important hub for community activity.
New places to visit, eat, drink and stay are constantly opening – to rave reviews! The Newt in Somerset is a country estate, hotel, shop and restaurant just outside Bruton, with magnificent woodland walks and breathtaking Somerset views. And in the town itself, a 12-bedroom hotel, Number One Bruton, opened to great acclaim last year, along with its waiting-list worthy restaurant, Osip.
A high street lined with interesting and independent retailers including vintage clothing, fashion boutiques, health store, florist and jewellers. Live here and immerse yourself in shopping. There are shops selling gifts, cool fashion, artisan foods, wholefoods, flowers, jewellery, vintage clothes, beauty treatments and more.
STATE:
Primary – Bruton Primary
Secondary – Sexeys
INDEPENDENT:
Prep – Bruton School for Girls, All Hallows, Hazlegrove
Senior – Kings Bruton, Bruton School for Girls, Downside
Bruton – Waterloo & Paddington
Castle Cary (5miles) – Paddington
