Abbots Leigh is a village in Somerset. It is around 3 miles west of the centre of Bristol.
Originally, the Middle English name of the village was Lega, and it didn't become Abbots Leigh until the mid-12th century. It has a small population of 799.
The village has an interesting history. The manor house, which is named after the village, housed Charles II when he ran away to France in 1651. He resided with friends of the King's travelling companion and they weren't aware of the King's identity during his stay. There is a footpath named Monarch's Way that marks the King's escape route through Abbots Leigh.
Abbots Leigh has a Gothic church of the Holy Trinity, built in the 15th century. It was renewed and partially reconstructed between 1847-48 after a fire. The tower holds six bells, and three of them were cast by William Bilbie in 1781. It is a Grade II listed building under English Heritage.
Leigh Woods surrounds Abbots Leigh and is managed by the National Trust. There are several walk maps available online for guests to enjoy.
If you live in Abbots Leigh and need to carry out some property improvements, make sure you do a comparison of quotes from a minimum of three reputable traders before you decide on who to choose.