Description
The site where the people of the Saxon town of Watchet
sought refuge against the threat of Viking attack
Location
Watchet is on the north Somerset coast about 5 miles east
of Minehead. Castle is .5 mile west of Watchet off B3191 on cliff top
Opening Times
Any reasonable time
Admission Prices
Free EH
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DUNSTER CASTLE
Dunster near Minehead TA24 6SL Tel 01643 821314
Description
The fortified home of the Luttrel family for 600 years
with a 13c castle building below a Norman Motte. The 17c mansion was
remodelled by Salvin in 1870 but retains its fine staircase and
plasterwork, There is a terraced garden of rare shrubs and an 11 ha
park
Location
In Dunster 3 miles south east of Minehead, off A39. Rail
Dunster
Opening Times
Castle: Apr-Sep 11-5 (closed Thu & Fri) Oct 11-4.
Disabled Access
Situated on a steep hill.
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed NT
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DUNSTER
WORKING WATERMILL
Dunster near Minehead TA24 6SL Tel 01643 821314
Description
Built on the site of a mill mentioned in the Domesday
Survey of 1086 the present mill dates from 18c and was restored to
working order in 1979. Selling mill flour, museli and mill souvenirs.
Location
In Dunster 3 miles south east of Minehead, off A39 -
beneath the Castle Tor. Rail Dunster
Opening Times
Ar-Oct 11-5 (closed Sat except Jul & Aug)
Disabled Access
Ground floor only (no charge)
Admission Prices
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EAST
LAMBROOK MANOR GARDEN
East Lambrook TA13 5HL Tel 01460 240328
Description
Grade I listed garden made famous from the book 'We Made a
Garden.'
Location
Between Ilminster and Yeovil at East Lambrook signed from
A303
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 10-5
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
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RAILWAY
Cranmore Railway Station BA4 4QP Tel 01749 880417
Description
Shed and workshops, steam engines, art gallery and
steaming days. Also themed days such as Valentine's special
Location
Cranmore Railway Station is on the A361 between Frome and
Shepton Mallet
Opening Times
Sundays during winter - call between 9-1 for more details
Disabled Access
Ramps and facilities
Admission Prices
Call for steaming days
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FARLEIGH
HUNGERFORD CASTLE
Farleigh Hungerford BA3 6RS Tel 01225 754026
Description
Ruins of 14c castle with chapel containing wall paintings,
stained glass and fine tomb of Sir Thomas Hungerford, builder of the
castle.
Location
In Farleigh Hungerford 3.5 west of Trowbridge on A366.
Rail: Avoncliffe/Trowbridge
Opening Times
22 Mar- Oct 10-6 (or dusk) Nov-Mar Wed-Sun 10-4 (closed
1-2)
Disabled Access
Exterior only
Admission Prices
Adult £2 Child £1 EH
FLEET AIR
MUSEUM
Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton BA22 8HT Tel 01935 840565
Description
Over 40 historic aircraft, a 45 minute film, helicopter
flight simulator, exhibitions. Allow 3-4 hours. Harrier simulator
(extra charge)
Location
At Yeovilton about 3 miles north of Yeovil off A303 at
Tintihall
Opening Times
Ar-Oct 10-5.30 Nov-Mar 10-4.30
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes. Most of museum accessible.
Admission Prices
Adult £6.50 Child £4
FORDE ABBEY
Chard TA20 4LU Tel 01460 220231
Description
12c Cistercian monastery surrounded by 30 acres of
spectacular award winning gardens
Location
4 miles SE of Chard. Signed from B3162. Chard between
Crewkerne and Honiton on A30
Opening Times
Gardens all year 10-4.30 House (abbey) Eastr-Oct Sun, Wed
& BH 1-4.30
Disabled Access
Gardens OK
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed for 98