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“The Fish Tower got its name from the fish weather vane, which was once attached to the top of it. This had disappeared by the 1950s. The Fish Tower is a cylindrical tower made of rubble and is about 15 metres high. The cap is made of ham stone with decorative markings on it.” Sunday, 4 December 2016 Barwick Park Follies

A beautiful little village with one of only two churches in England dedicated to St. Hippolytus. The church itself is thought to be from the 13th century, with most of its appealing architecture built in the 17th century.

The countryside and pathways around Nine springs Country Park are a delight to explore. Lots of places to stop for a picnic or a rest. Barwick Fish Tower or the Summer House are notable sites.

Well regarded pub with bike-friendly outside seating. Lunchtime snack menu. Closed on Mondays.

The following is taken from a newspaper report of 1952 referring to the Summer House, also known as the Round House. "Newton Surmaville, Yeovil, the home of Mrs Bates-Harbin, which has been in the possession of the family since it was built by Robert Harbin, between 1608 and 1612, is described in the issues of "Country Life". The author also refers to the building on Summerhouse Hill, which overlooks the town of Yeovil and is a well-known Somerset and Dorset landmark. Of this he writes ".... the erection of the building can be safely attributed to Swayne Harbin, who inherited his father's property in 1741. The summer-house, a particularly pleasing example of 'folly' architecture, commands a fine prospect northwards over Yeovil, and on a clear day one can see Glastonbury Tor far away to the northwest. The summer-house has now been converted into a cottage, but in its heyday it was apparently used by the Squire of Newton when he was entertaining his friends on fine summer afternoons.

The story goes that a messenger boy called Jack, would eat treacle to give himself the energy to run to London delivering letters. A folly built around 1775. Rough rubble arch about 5-metres high, crowned with circular tower in cut and squared stone… The turret has an inaccessible door leading to a single small room.

Have stopped here a few times sometimes with a group of cyclists. Always received a warm welcome and they have had a walkers soup and sandwich offer on. Our beer afficionados seem to rate it too.