Minehead enjoys a superb setting on the Somerset coast close to Exmoor National Park. The park is open to the public where herds of free roaming red deer and ponies can still be spotted. Nearby are the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, famous for some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Britain.Historic Watchet has a harbour, museum and numerous shops to explore. Somerset's busiest and brightest holiday resort has long been known as the Gateway to Exmoor. With its many amenities the town can offer a wealth of experiences.
The very
popular coastal resort of Minehead nestles beneath the dramatic landscape of
Exmoor National Park and is a perfect place to visit, both for the character
and fun of the seaside resort itself and the fascinating heritage and countryside
on its doorstep.
The town is everything expected from a lively holiday spot. A delightful sandy beach and promenade leads to a picturesque quayside overlooked by the splendid wooded North Hill. Occasional sea cruises are available from the harbourside.
Minehead takes great pride in its prize-winning floral displays and tree-lined avenues, and a walk from the seafront and around the town will be a pleasure for all. Shopaholics are well catered for in the town centre with a host of interesting shops and many bargains to be had.
In and around the town you will find many places of interest and entertainment including a cinema, leisure pool, And the famous West Somerset Railway. A preserved steam railway operating between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton), and the longest independent railway in Britain (20 miles).
Just
outside the town is the medieval village of Dunster with its unusual early 17th
century octagonal Yarn Market where local cloth was once sold. The fairytale-like
13th century stronghold of Dunster castle can be found here.
A short drive inland from Minehead will take you through the magnificent countryside of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills. With many thatched villages, parks, museums and historic buildings such as the National Trust's Cleeve Abbey, there is a photo opportunity around every corner.
The area is rich with superb walks and for those a little more adventurous, horse riding is available.
Other nearby
attractions include:
ColdHarbour Museum
A 19th century working woollen mill at Uffculme in Devon.
Dunkery Beacon The highest point on Exmoor and in the South west. A heather
covered upland with superb views to Wales, Dartmoor and most of Exmoor.
Gaulden Manor A lived in 12th century manor 3 miles north of Wiveliscombe.
Sheppey's Cider Farm and Museum On the A38 between Taunton and Wellington. Traditional
farm cider maker since 1925.
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