Out & About

PORLOCK

Porlock is a traditional coastal village with immense natural beauty situated in a deep hollow below Exmoor. The magical Porlock Weir, which was once a busy port but is now a peaceful and is a delightful little harbour for yachts and fishing boats is a favourite with families and walkers alike. The beach water quality here achieved recommended grade. A walk along the coast will bring you to the smallest church in England at Culbone. The South West Coast Path runs nearby with breathtaking views across the Bristol Channel. With its strong local community, outstanding variety of village shops ranging from handcrafted wares to a tea and coffee factory shop, cafes, hotels, camping and caravan facilities and pubs for almost any pocket and taste making Porlock is the perfect all year round destination.


For more information contact Porlock tourist information office
T:01643 863150

MINEHEAD

Attractive and welcoming to thousands of visitors every year, Minehead is a sheltered corner beneath the dramatic North Hill and looks out across the Bristol Channel. Little fishing boats adorn the pretty harbour where, in summer, the famous preserved paddle steamer Waverley and the cruise ship Balmoral may offer you an exciting sea trip for the day. Take the Minehead Meander walk and discover things you might not have known about the Somerset coastal resort or just enjoy the sandy bathing beach and view the bay. A short walk from the sea front is Blenheim Park, famous for its floral displays. Tennis, cricket, squash, hockey. golf, bowls and putting are all available. The area is superb for walking, horse riding and fishing. Minehead Railway Station is the seafront terminus of Britain's longest preserved steam railway. 20 miles of the most beautiful West Somerset countryside, hidden pretty villages and picturesque seaside stations, all offering plenty to see and do, are brought to you from your railway carriage. Minehead has a clean golden sandy beach, spacious promenade, restaurants offering traditional seaside fayre and modern cuisine, a vast shopping area and bustling nightlife offering something for all the family.

For more information contact the Minehead tourist information office
T: + 44 (0) 1643 702624

DUNSTER

Sitting on the edge of Exmoor is the medieval town of Dunster. Dunster is clearly one of the prettiest and most picturesque villages in Britain. The medieval village is surrounded by beautiful countryside as well as having a good beach nearby. The High Street and Yarn Market, the Tithe Barn and Gallox Bridge all take you back in time and are set against wonderful countryside scenes. The village offers an array of shops, restaurants and attractions, each year Dunster has a country fair around the end of July. It features all aspects of country life with live demonstrations of equestrian, dogs, hawks, country life and even helicopter rides and plenty of fun attractions for the children. Dunster Castle is set 85m above sea level atop a wooded hill and surrounded by landscaped gardens, working water mill and spectacular views of the countryside. The castle has been situated in Dunster Norman times although the current building was the work of Antony Salvin from 1868-1872. It is certainly worth spending some time here walking around the village and castle and its grounds.

For more information contact the Dunster tourist information office
T: + 44 (0) 01643 702624