Take a trip back to an 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.
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.
An idyllically-located Cistercian abbey with fabulous cloisters and a unique painted chamber.
A tudor house set in deer park with woodland walks and cycle routes. You will need to contact the property for opening times for the house although the park is open from Easter until September.
The original house dates back to the late 13th century and is set within formal gardens and parkland. Visits are only by arrangement and please contact the Estate Office to arrange.
Contemporary art and sculpture plus an impressive collection of period paintings.
Not just a cider farm, oh no, there's aminals to stroke (piglets and sheep) plus an array of ducks and hens. The kids play area has Trevor the Tractor along side more conventional aparatus and then there's the tea room, a great place for a break. Before you leave call into the farm shop with a wide variety of local produce and, of course, cider.
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.
Open from March to November, a collection of local artefacts, paintings and photographs can be found on a visit here. It is free to enter, just pay a donation on your way in.
The boat museum opens from April onwards and kids will love to have a go on the play boat, navigation wheel and pully system. Call in to the visitor centre to find other things to do in the area but do check opening times before you go.
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24 November 2011
Take a trip back to an 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.
8 September 2011
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.
An idyllically-located Cistercian abbey with fabulous cloisters and a unique painted chamber.
A tudor house set in deer park with woodland walks and cycle routes. You will need to contact the property for opening times for the house although the park is open from Easter until September.
The original house dates back to the late 13th century and is set within formal gardens and parkland. Visits are only by arrangement and please contact the Estate Office to arrange.
Contemporary art and sculpture plus an impressive collection of period paintings.
Not just a cider farm, oh no, there's aminals to stroke (piglets and sheep) plus an array of ducks and hens. The kids play area has Trevor the Tractor along side more conventional aparatus and then there's the tea room, a great place for a break. Before you leave call into the farm shop with a wide variety of local produce and, of course, cider.
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.
Open from March to November, a collection of local artefacts, paintings and photographs can be found on a visit here. It is free to enter, just pay a donation on your way in.
The boat museum opens from April onwards and kids will love to have a go on the play boat, navigation wheel and pully system. Call in to the visitor centre to find other things to do in the area but do check opening times before you go.