Bridgwater Somerset a quiet quay on the River Parrett serves as a reminder that this town
was a busy port until it became overshadowed by the port of Bristol.
Modern shops now line the quay, and it is no longer used by any ships.
On the waterfront the Water Gate is all that remains of a 13th-century
castle, destroyed along with much of the town by Cromwell’s army during
the Civil War. Ironically, Bridgwater gave Cromwell his great admiral,
Robert Blake. Blakes reputed birthplace is now a museum.
The century church of St Mary also survived the Civil War, and from its
tower the rebel Duke of Monmouth surveyed Sedgemoor in 1685 . The church
has a 175 ft spire and a fine Jacobean wooden screen.
Castle Street has some good Georgian architecture, and The Lions on West
Quay is an outstanding house of that period.
The four-day St Matthew’s Fair in September and the Guy Fawkes Carnival
are big events in Bridgwater.
Local towns and villages to visit
Cheddar
Doniford
Dunster
Ilfracombe
Glastonbury
Minehead
Street
Taunton
Watchet
Wellington
Western-Super-Mare
Yeovil
Barrington Court Garden & Court House
Barrington, Tel: 01460241938
Bath and West Showground Shows through out the year. Bike Shows, Royal Bath and West , Bristol Flower Show, National Amature Gardening Show, The Dairy Show. 01749 822200
Hinkley Point Power Station Bridgwater, Somerset, Tel: 01278654334
Bristol
Bristol Zoo Gardens. Over 300 species of wildlife in beautiful gardens. 0117 973 8951
Animal Farm Adventure Park, Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. Play all day at Somerset's all weather animal, adventure Park. The regions biggest indoor slides. Cuddle pets, nature trail, trampoline, friendly animals. 01278 751628
Cricket St.Thomas wild life park with over 600 animals a fun family
day out. contact 01460 3011
Hornsbury Mill, Eleighwater, Chard
Somerset Tel: 0146063317
Peat Moors Centre Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury. 01458 860697
Somerset rural life museum A friendly museum with very few objects behind glass. 01458 831197
Highbridge
Alstone Wildlife Park small non-commercial attraction with friendly
animals. 01278 782405
Coombes Cider & Apple Blossom Tea Rooms, Japonica Farm, The Causeway
Mark, Highbridge, Somerset Tel: 01278641265
Secret World, New Road Farm East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset Tel:
01278783250
Ilminster
Perry Bros, Orchardland, Dowlish WakeSomerset , Tel: 0146052681
English Heritage, Muchelney, Langport
Somerset .Tel: 01458250664
Stembridge Tower Mill, High Ham, Langport, Somerset, Tel: 01458250818
The West Somerset Railway Britain's longest 'heritage' railway running from Bishops Lydeard to the coast at Minehead. Visit the recently opened museum in the station Goods Shed.
Butlins . Leisure & entertainment resort with ativities and attractions. Minehead 01643 708171
Aquasplash leisure Centre Swimming pool, waves
and slide. Gym, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi. 01643 708000
Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm. Near Alerford 01643 862816 W
Monksilver
Exmoor Adventures, Mark Stoddart
Combe Sydenham Country Park
Monksilver, Somerset. TA4 4JG 01984 624794
Sheppy's Cider Farm Centre
Wander through the orchards and share the art of cider making in the
museum. Cider tasting is available in the shop. Open Monday to Saturday
all year; Sundays Easter to October. 01823 320201
Willows & Wetlands Visitor Centre Meare Green Court, Stoke Street,
Gregory, Taunton, Somerset
Tel: 01823490249 When you visit please mention westcountrylinks.
English Basket Centre, Curload, Stoke St. Gregory, Taunton. Tel:
01823698418
Watchet
Cleeve Abbey, Washford, Watchet
Somerset, Tel: 01984640377
English Heritage, Washford, Watchet
Somerset, Tel: 0198440377
Staplecombe Vineyard, Burlands Farm
Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset
Tel: 01823451217
Coarse and trout fishing on the river Tone at Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe ( on the A361 about 9 miles west of Taunton). Other good waters include the Taunton-Bridgewater Canal, the West Sedgemoor Drain and Clatworthy Reservoir.
Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Village Somerset. Caravan Holiday Park. Set around a lovely fishing lake, this beautifully landscaped Park is ideal for a relaxing, family holiday.
Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Park Somerset. The restful atmosphere and marvellous range of attractions and activities at Lakeside offer a wonderful break at any time of year. Set in Somerset's popular resort of Burnham-on-Sea, Lakeside is just 10 minutes' level walk from Burnham's High Street and 7 miles of famous golden beaches.Brightholme, Caravan Park, Coast Road
Berrow BurnhamOn, Somerset , TA82QY
Tel:01278751327
Burnham on Sea, Somerset . TA8 2ES
Tel:0127 8795006
Warren Farm Touring Park, Brean Sands, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8
2RP Burnham-on-Sea
01278 751227
Somerset Holiday Parks Static Self Catering Caravan Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !
Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Village Somerset. Caravan Holiday Park. Set around a lovely fishing lake, this beautifully landscaped Park is ideal for a relaxing, family holiday.
Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Park Somerset. Set in Somerset's popular resort of Burnham-on-Sea, Lakeside is just 10 minutes' level walk from Burnham's High Street and 7 miles of famous golden beaches.Doniford Bay Holiday Park .Rent a Holiday Caravan at Watchet. Doniford Bay! With direct access to a rocky shingle beach, fabulous facilities and a superb location for exploring, you have everything you need for a fun-filled family seaside holiday.
Exmoor
Gate Holiday Park
Somerset.
Nestling in a pretty wooded valley on the edge
of Exmoor, this small, family run park sits on the scenic tourist
route between Taunton and Bampton. Walk the hills and soak up
the drama of Exmoor, enjoy the beaches, fish or sail on Wimbleball
Lake or play some golf.
Wells Spindlewood Lodges. A small group of high quality, Scandinavian lodges set in 10 peaceful acres of pasture, woodland and orchards with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There is plenty of safe space around your lodge for the children to play or for you to relax and enjoy this wildlife haven.
Elms Caravan Site
Elms, 16 Bristol Road, Pawlett Bridgwater, Somerset. TA6 4RTTel:01278683387
Fairways Touring Caravan & Camping Park
Woolavington, Corner Bath Road, Ashcott
Bridgwater, Somerset , TA79QT
Tel:01278685569
The Old Vicarage hotel Bridgwater is situated in the centre of Bridgwater, the Old Vicarage offers guests all of the charm and atmosphere of a property with a 650 year history, but with the majority of facilities and services you'd expect in a large hotel. All of our 15 guest bedrooms are en-suite, non-smoking and many also have original features and furniture. Guests can park in our off-road car park and relax in our tranquil walled garden. An evening meal service is open for guests Monday to Saturday until 9pm.
Battleborough Grange Hotel, Brent Knoll, nr Lympsham. A Country House Hotel, located on the edge of Brent Knoll. M5 motorway only 2 mile away, Bristol Airport 35 Minutes away. Hotel ideal for weddings, conferences and functions. Fantastic restaurant offering from Sunday luch to evening a la carte. Traditional bar open for guests and non residents. Hotel set in beautiful gardens and a quiet location set in an area of natural beauty.
Bridgewater Somerset Hotel Links
Bridgewater Somerset Holiday Parks
- Somerset Cottages
- Cosy properties in delightful settings,
- town or country. 0845 268 1255
Walnut Tree Hotel North Petherton, Bridgwater Somerset 01278662255
Cafe Rouge Gascoyne House, Upper Borough Wells, Bath Tel: 01225480042
Caffe Uno, The Empire, Grand Parade, Bath
Tel: 01225461140
No 5 Bistro, Argyle Street, Bath
Tel: 01225444499 Fax: 01225318668
Pierre Victoire French Restaurant, Argyle Street
Bath Tel: 01225334334 Fax: 01225464855
Popjoy's Restaurant, Union Passage, Bath
Tel: 01225447476
Blue Goose Restaurant, Gloucester Road, Horfield
Bristol Tel: 01179444033
Reflections Restaurant, Boulevard, Weston-super-mare
Tel: 01934622454
Taunton, Somerset TA4 1HF 01823 461239
Jarrat's 1-3 Fore Street Chard Tel: 0146066113
Pheasant Seavington Ilminster TA19 0QE
Tel: 01460240502
Nags Head Milton Road Taunton
TA1 2JE Tel: 01823442258
La Bonne Vie 33 A High Street Taunton TA1 3PN Tel: 01823274748
S Capriccio 41 Bridge Street
Taunton TA1 1TP Tel: 01823335711
Chekkers Restaurant 59 High Street Wellington TA21 8QY Tel: 01823662363
Tel: 01934876336 Fax: 01934834390
Abbey Rd, Washford, Watchet, TA23 01984 640415
The Ancient Mariner
42 Lime St, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NG 01278 733544
Conygar House
2a The Ball, Dunster, TA24 6SD 01643 821 872
The York Hotel and Restaurant
48 The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AN 01643 705 151
The Hood Arms
Kilve, Bridgwater, Kilve, Taunton, TA5 1EA 01278 741210
The Old Cider House
25 Castle St, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA51LN 01278 732 228
Combe House Hotel
Butterfly Combe, Holford, Taunton, TA5 1RZ 0127874 1382
Porlock Weir, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8PB 01643 863300
Bradford on Tone
The White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone
Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1HF. 01823 461239
Black Horse Hotel, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HU
Tel: 01278428150
Blake Arms Hotel, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, TA6 3PF
Tel: 01278422168
The Blue Boar, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater. TA6 3PG
Tel: 01278424944
Crown & Sceptre Taunton, Somerset Tel: 01823333384
Bay House, Blue Anchor, Minehead, TA24 01643 821375
Castle of Comfort
Dodington, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 01278 741 264
The Pig & Whistle Parkway Bridgwater (01278) 423801
The Old Market, Penel Orlieu Bridgwater (01278) 424944
The Sportsman, 73-75 Bath Rd Bridgwater (01278) 444055
The Halfway Inn, Westonzoyland Rd Bridgwater (01278) 444905
