SECRET WORLD
New Road East Huntspill. TA9 3PZ Tel 01278 783250
Description
Much to see and do at this all weather badger &
wildlife reserve centre
Location
East Huntspill. M5 junc 23. Signed from A38 at West
Huntspill
Opening Times
10-6 summer 10-5 winter
Admission Prices
Adult £4.25 Child
SHEPPY'S
CIDER FARM CENTRE
Three Bridges, Bradford-on-Tone TA4 1ER Tel 01823 461233
Description
Country life museum, cider making video, cider sampling,
shop and tearoom , nature walk through orchids.
Location
On A38 between Taunton and Wellington. M5 junc 26
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 8.30-6 Sun Noon-2
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes
Admission Prices
Adult Child
C & J Clark ltd, High St StreetBA16 0YA Tel 01458 443131
Description
A comprehensive history of shoemaking from Roman times to
the Present day. The shoemakers Clark have a big presence in this
town.
Location
Street is 1 mile south of Glastonbury on A39. From M5 take
junc 39
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 10-4.45 Sat 10-5 Sun 11-5
Disabled Access
Facilities
Admission Prices
Free
STOKE-SUB-HAMDON PRIORY
North St TA4 6QP Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Tel 01985 843600
Description
A complex of buildings begun in 14c for priests of the
chantry chapel of St. Nicolas
Location
Between Yeovil and Ilminster and between A303 and A3088 2
miles west of Montacute at Stoke-Sub-Hamdon. Rail: Crewkerne 7 miles.
Opening Times
All year 10-6 (or dusk) daily
Admission Prices
Free
TIME MACHINE
Burlington St Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1PR Tel 01934 621028
Description
Local history and changing exhibitions of personal
collections, shop, cafe. Also Clara's cottage a eriod home.
Location
In Weston near the old hospital between Orchard Street and
Alfred St.
Opening Times
10-4 Nov - Feb 10-5 Mar-Oct
Admission Prices
Adult £2 Child £1
TINTINHULL
HOUSE GARDEN
Farm Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil BA22 9PZ Tel 01935 822545
Description
A 20c formal garden surrounding a 17c house. The garden
layout, divided into areas by walls and hedges, has border colour and
plant themes, including shrub roses and clematis
Location
5 miles NW of Yeovil .5 mile south of A303 on outskirts of
Tintinhull
Opening Times
Apr-Oct Wed-Sun & BH Mons 12-6
Disabled Access
Some access, but cobbles and uneven paths make progress
difficult.
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
TROPIQUARIA
TA23 0JX Tel 01984 640688
Description
Indoor jungle & gardens
Location
About 6 miles east of Minehead in Washford off A39
Opening Times
Apr-Sep 10-5 Oct 11-5 Nov, Feb & Mar weekends 11-5
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
WILLOW &
WETLANDS VISITOR CENTRE
Meare Green Court Nr. Taunton TA3 6HY Tel 01823 490249
Description
Exhibition and video on wetlands life. This is a working
basket-making concern and the accent is on willow. Tours available on
week days.
Location
About 6 miles east of Taunton off the A361 at Stoke St
Gregory
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 9-5
Disabled Access
Partial
Admission Prices
Visits free Guided tour £2.50
WOOKEY
HOLE CAVES & PAPERMILL
Wookey BA5 1BB Tel 01749 672243
Description
Amazing stalagmites and salacities in this large and
beautifully lit complex of caves.
Location
Between Cheddar and Wells, sign posted from A371
Opening Times
Apr-Oct 9.30-5.30 Nov-Mar10.30-4.30
Disabled Access
Facilities, yes - caves difficult
Admission Prices
Adult £6.50 Child £3.50