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Dunster  | In a spectacular position on Exmoor, surrounded by unspoilt, raw beauty, Dunster is a medieval village largely untouched by the relentless march of modern life. The streets are lined with unusual boutique shops, traditional pubs and pretty tea rooms. There is so much to do here – the outdoorsy will want to pull on their boots and take a ramble across Exmoor, girls of every age will love the Doll’s Museum and the romance of Dunster Castle will enchant everyone. |
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West Somerset Railway
Take a trip back to the gentile era of steam and soak up the atmosphere of bygone days. Twenty miles of track wends its way through the Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard, northwards below the Quantock Hills to the coast at Watchet and Blue Anchor, arriving at the end of the line at the seaside holiday town of Minehead. Stop off along the way to explore one of the restored stations, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
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Blue Anchor Bay
Not one for sunbathing - the terrain here is rather rocky - but excellent for budding palaeontologists, since there is an abundance of fossils. The limestone in the rocks sparkles with a pink hue.
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Dunster Beach
This wide, flat, sandy beach joins up with Minehead beach to form part of Blue Anchor Bay.
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Dunster Castle
High on a hill overlooking Exmoor, Dunster Castle has real romance with its turrets and towers. Marvel at the fine interiors and explore the subtropical gardens at this fortress with over 1,000 years of history to discover.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Locks Victorian Tea Room & Gardens
The savoury toothed amongst you will be enchanted by the opportunity to taste the soft, warm Dorset blue cheese scones that come with the Savoury Cream Tea at Locks, a delicious alternative to the ususal Cream Tea, which is also served of course. Dining in the traditional English rose garden this really is the perfect place to refuel after walking in Exmoor, shopping in Dunster High Street or spending time on the West Somerset Railway steam train from Minehead.
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Minehead
Minehead is in the heart of the area known as the Somerset Riviera, a string of resorts that perfectly sum up the traditional English seaside. The classic seafront area has everything you want from a coastal town – benches from which to savour the view, palm trees, extravagant floral displays and plenty of green spaces. Children are in heaven here with a beach made for bucket and spade action, and with Exmoor just a short hop away, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
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Minehead Beach
Near the seaside resort of Minehead, conditions at this sandy beach make it popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as bucket and spade action.
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Old Cleeve
A tiny Exmoor village in the north east of the National Park, Old Cleeve has changed little in generations. The whole of Exmoor stretches out from the doorstep here, with heather and gorse-tangled valleys, streams, wild ponies and total tranquillity. Visitors come at all times of year to enjoy this pristine wilderness; Exmoor has a different face for each season, from the soft green lushness of spring to the snow-sprinkled crispness of winter.
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Snowdrop Valley
Snowdrop Valley lies on the River Anvill in eastern Exmoor, near the village of Wheddon Cross. The valley has become such a popular spot for walking during snowdrop season (usually February) that the road is closed off to general traffic and the Exmoor National Park Authority operates a park-and-ride service from Wheddon Cross to Snowdrop Valley during this period. (See website for regularly updated details.) Welllies or walking shoes recommended.
www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm
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Tropiquaria
Outside you’ll see monkeys, meerkats, wallabies and emus… inside are the scary snakes and spiders. If you really, really want to, you can touch them.
www.tropiquaria.co.uk
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Watchet
Just along the Somerset coast from its bigger and more famous sister resort Minehead, Watchet is a quiet little harbour town with a long maritime history. The Quantock Hills rise behind Watchet and beaches fringe the town to the east and west, providing lots of opportunity for water sports, cycling, walking and horse riding. The West Somerset Railway, which runs through Watchet, is a fun way to see the coast here – all the trains are classic steam locomotives.
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