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ADMIRAL
BLAKE MUSEUM
Fascinating town museum. Local history and
archaeology museum of Bridgwater and the surrounding area. Birthplace
of Robin Blake.
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Blake Street,
Bridgwater, TA6 3NB
Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.
ADMIRAL
BLAKE MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01278 456127
Fax:
01278 444076
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ALLERFORD MUSEUM
Thatched building, domestic and
local industry items. Victorian schoolroom with period costumes.
Large outside exhibits and riverside garden picnic area.
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Old
School, Allerford, Minehead, TA24 8HN
ALLERFORD
MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01643 862529
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ALSTONE WILDLIFE
PARK
A small family run park with many
interesting and amusing fur and feather friends including Theodore the
camel and a tame red deer herd.
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Alstone
Road, Highbridge , TA9 3DT
We
are open Easter - November only. 10.30 - 17.00hrs (last admission
16.00hrs)
ALSTONE
WILDLIFE
PARK CLICK
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Tel:
01278 782405
Fax: 01278 792288
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ANIMAL FARM COUNTRY PARK
Somerset's top farm
adventure park providing all weather action, friendly animals and
exciting
big indoor slides. There's a massive outside play park and the famous
cuddle
club where you can hold the pets in the barn, and much more besides.
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Red Road, Berrow,
Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2RW
ANIMAL
FARM CLICK
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Tel: 01278 751628
Fax: 01278 751633
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AQUASPLASH
LEISURE CENTRE
A 25-metre swimming pool,
waves, 40-metre slide, steam room, Jacuzzi, tanning cubicle.
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Seaward
Way, Minehead
Daily.
Mon-Thur 7am-.30pm; Fri 7am-8pm; Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm.
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01643 708000
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ART BENATTAR CRAFT
Art and craft.
Work from 100 artists in every media displayed in five rooms.
Cafe.
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31
Market Square, Crewkerne
, TA18 7LP
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01460 77780
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ASHTON WINDMILL
An
18th century flour mill standing on the Isle of Wedmore, with all
machinery intact. Dramatic views to the Somerset Levels and Mendip
Hills.
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c/o
Harwood House, Chapel Allerton, Axbridge
2.30pm-4.30pm.
Sundays, May-to end Sept; Wednesdays, July-August; Bank Holiday Mondays.
ASHTON
WINDMILL CLICK
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Tel:
01934 712034
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AVALON VINEYARD
Organic
vineyard and fruit farm which makes scrumpy, cider, organic English
white wines, fruit wines and mead.
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The
Drove, East Pennard,
Shepton Mallet
Mid-April to late Dec,
12noon-6pm.
AVALON VINEYARD CLICK
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Tel:
01749 860393
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ASHBRIDGE
& DISTRICT MUSEUM
Museum located in a
magnificent medieval townhouse.
Museum shop.
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King
John's Hunting Lodge,
The Square, Ashbridge
Daily,
April-Sept, 1pm-4pm.
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01934 732012
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BAKELITE MUSEUM
Collection of
vintage plastics set in an ancient watermill. Early caravans
include the pod micro caravan.
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Orchard
Mill, Williton
10.30am-6pm
Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat and Sun in term time. Seven days a week in main
school holiday time.
BAKELITE MUSEUM
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Tel:
01984 632133
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BATH
Bath
is a world-class destination, rich in Roman and Georgian heritage.
Nestling in a sheltered valley, surrounded like Rome by seven wooded
hills and nourished by Britain's only natural hot springs, Bath has
been luring visitors with its obvious charms for well over 2000 years.
For full list of
Theatres in Bath
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Abbey
Chambers,
Abbey Churchyard,
Bath, BA1 1LY.
Fax: 01225 477787
Email: tourism@bathnes.gov.uk |
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BATH ABBEY
Begun
in 1499, Bath Abbey is the last of the great medieval churches of
England. The West Front is unique as it depicts the dream that inspired
the Abbey's founder, Bishop Oliver King, to pull down the ruined Norman
cathedral and raise the present building on its foundations.Over the
past twelve and a
half centuries, three different churches have occupied the site of
today’s
Abbey:An Anglo-Saxon Abbey Church dating from
757,
pulled down by the Norman conquerors of England soon after 1066.
A massive Norman cathedral begun about 1090. It was
larger than the monastery could afford to maintain and by the end of
the 15th century was in ruins.The present Abbey church founded in 1499,
ruined after the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539 by order of
Henry VIII.Worship has taken place on the site of today's Abbey for
over one thousand years and continues to this day with services taking
place throughout the entire week.
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Abbey Churchyard
Bath BA1 1LY
Opening Times:01 April - 31 October
09:00 - 18:00 (Monday to Saturday)
13:00 - 14:30 and 16:30 - 17:30 (Sunday)
01 November - 31 March
09:00 - 16:30 (Monday to Saturday)
13:00 - 14:30 and 16:30 to 17:30 (Sunday)
Fax: +44 (0) 1225
429990
BATH ABBEY
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BATH - THE AMERICAN MUSEUM
Experience the American way of life from the 17th to
19th centuries
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Claverton Manor,
Bath BA2 7BD
The museum is well signposted from Bath Centre and the
A26 Warminster Road. From city centre bus station take No 18 and alight
at
the The Avenue. Museum ten minutes walk
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Tel : 01225 460503
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BATH
AQUA THEATRE OF GLASS
Enjoy the ancient skills of the glassblowers and
stained glass artists, in this unique working museum, in the heart of
the artisan quarter of Bath. Bath Aqua Glass is coloured by adding
Copper Oxide to molten glass, creating beautiful aquamarine colour,
reminiscent of the Spa waters, which contain Copper that taint the
waters a green hue.
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105-107
Walcot Street
BATH BA1 5BW
Fax: +44 (0)1225 428146
BATH AQUA THEATRE OF
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Tel: 01225 428146 |
BATH
- THE CIRCUS
The Circus was the masterpiece
of John
Wood the Elder. The striking architecture has spawned numerous theories
to
explain its stark originality. Viewed from the air it forms the shape
of a key, perhaps a Masonic symbol? John Wood is also thought to have
taken inspiration from the ancient standing stones of nearby Stanton
Drew and from Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. Either way, the Circus is
a stupendous creative accomplishment and one of the key reasons Bath
was awarded the title of
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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BATH MUSEUM OF EASTERN ART
Based
in a restored Georgian building, the Museum houses a fine collection of
artefacts from China, Japan and South East Asia. Displays include jade,
ceramics,
lacquer and metalware dating from c5000BC to the 20th Century and
reveal
the finest achievements in East Asian craftsmanship. Opening times:
Tuesdays
- Saturdays 10am-5pm Sundays - 12noon-5pm Closed on Mondays apart from
Bank
Holidays. Closed between Christmas and New Year.
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BATH - THE JANE AUSTEN CENTRE
Permanent exhibition
and Giftshop celebrating Bath's most famous Visitor
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40 Gay Street,
Bath BA1 2NT
Follow the tourist signposts or hop on any of the
sightseeing bus tours and get off at the Jane Austen Centre
JANE AUSTEN CENTRE CLICK
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BATH MUSEUM OF COSTUME
The story of fashion over the last 400 years is brought alive at the
Museum of Costume, the finest museum of fashionable garments in the
world. The displays include 200 dressed figures to illustrate the
changing styles in fashionable clothes from the late 16th century to
the present day, chosen from the museum's collection of 30,000 original
items. The Museum is undergoing a major re-display in Spring 2007,
visit the website www.museumofcostume.co.uk/redisplay for the latest
details of what is on show.
Current Exhibitions:
'The Nureyev Style' until 15th April 2007
'Fashion and Bath' until 2nd January 2008
'Pockets of History' until 2 September 2007
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Assembly Rooms
Bennett Street
BATH BA1 2QH
Fax: +44 01225 477743
Opening Times: Mar-Oct 11am-5pm Nov-Feb 11am-4pm
BATH MUSEUM
OF COSTUME CLICK |
Tel:
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BATH POSTAL MUSEUM
At
Bath Postal Museum we have something for everyone. We provide
colourful, frequently changing exhibitions, interactive games and
quizzes, models and collectables and feature historic 'talking heads'
video characters. There is also plenty to do for young visitors, who
can play the mail computer challenge, try on costumes and play our
stunning 'potholes and pitfalls' boardgame. All
visitors are also able to perforate their own sheet of stamps and the
museum
shop offers a large range of postcards and gifts. Groups and schools
can
be catered for.
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27
Northgate Street
BATH BA1 1AJ
Fax: +44 01225 460333
BATH POSTAL MUSEUM
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Tel: 01225 460333 |
BATH - PULTENEY BRIDGE
Pulteney Bridge, together with the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, is one of
the world's most beautiful bridges. Like the Ponte Vecchio it is one of
a
handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
Built
for William Pulteney by Robert Adams, the bridge was an attempt to
connect
central Bath to land on the other bank of the River Avon and make
Pulteney's
fortune. In spite of its practical origins it is surely the most
romantic
bridge in the world, best viewed from Parade Gardens park by the
crescent
weir.
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Pulteney Bridge
BATH Avon BA2 4AY |
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BATH
- THE PUMP ROOM RESTAURANT
Contemporary English food served
in elegant surroundings with linen tablecloths, table service, fresh
flowers. Fresh food prepared on the premises, cooked to order using
local produce. Great ambience. Live music by the Pump Room Trio or a
solo pianist.
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Bath And North East Somerset
Council Heritage Services
Pump Room, Stall Street
BATH Avon BA1 1LZ
Open 7 days a week: Winter (Oct 1st - March 31st)
09.30 - 16.30 Summer (April 1st - September 30th) 09.30 - 17.30 Times
may vary
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BATH
RACECOURSE
Bath Racecourse is situated on
Lansdown Hill overlooking the famous Roman City of Bath. The idyllic
and relaxed atmosphere appeals to all, whilst our 18 day fixture list
has a variety of evening, weekend
and mid-week afternoon meetings.
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Lansdown
BATH BA1 9BU
Fax: +44 (0)1225 444415
BATH
RACECOURSE CLICK |
Tel:
01225 424609 |
BATH ROMAN BATHS
Visit
the heart of the World Heritage Site. Around Britain's only hot spring,
the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still
flows
with natural hot water. See the water's source and walk where Romans
walked
on the ancient stone pavements. The extensive ruins and treasures from
the
spring are beautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern
interpretation.
'Meet
the Romans' children's audiogiude and 'Bryson at the Bath's audioguide
tours included in admission price.The Roman Baths opening hours are:
Jan - Feb 9.30
- 16.30, exit 17.30; Mar - June 9.00 - 17.00, exit 18.00, July - Aug
9.00
- 20.00, exit 21.00, Sept - Oct 9.00 - 17.00, exit 18.00, Nov - Dec
9.30 - 16.30, exit 17.30
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Roman
Baths
Abbey Church Yard
BATH BA1 1LZ
Fax: +44 01225 477743
ROMAN BATHS CLICK |
Tel: 01225 477785 |
BATH
- THE ROYAL CRESCENT
The Royal Crescent is one of the world's best known landmarks. Built
between 1767 and 1775 and designed by John Wood the younger, the
crescent contains some 30 houses, one of which is now the Royal
Crescent Hotel, another is
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Royal Crescent
BATH
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BATH
VICTORIA ART GALLERY
Bath & North East Somerset's Art Gallery houses work by
Gainsborough, Sickert, Zoffany and many other leading artists from the
15th century to
the present day. The Gallery has one of the best temporary exhibition
programmes in the region, ranging from prints to sculpture, including
national touring exhibitions and major retrospectives. FREE ENTRY |
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Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge Street
BATH Avon BA2 4AT
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1.30pm - 5pm Open on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2006 Closed
25/26 December, Good Friday & New Year's Day
Fax: 01225 477231
BATH VICTORIA ART
GALLERY CLICK |
Tel:
01225 477232 |
BECKWORTS TOWER & MUSEUM
The
120 foot neo-classical Tower was built for wealthy eccentric William
Beckford in 1827 as a study retreat which housed part of his art
collection & library.
Today it contains a museum collection on the first floor illustrating
his
life & interests. Visitors can climb up the newly restored Tower
into the Belvedere for panoramic views over Bath & countryside..
General
opening times: Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays; Easter to
end
October 10.30am-5pm.
Beckford's
Tower
& Museum is now closed for the winter and will reopen at Easter
2007.
We still do group visits and special bookings during the closed period
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Lansdown
Road
BATH
BA1 9BH
Fax: +44 01225 481850
BECKWORTH'S
TOWER & MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel:
01225 422212/460705 |
BEE WORLD AND ANIMAL CENTRE
Unravel the
mysteries of bee keeping and discover rare breeds at this unique
hands-on centre in the heart of Glorious West Somerset countryside.
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Stogumber Station,
Taunton, TA4 3TR
BEE WORLD & ANIMAL
CENTRE CLICK
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BISHOP'S PALACE
Medieval palace
surrounded by a moat fed by springs in the garden. Gatehouse, chapel,
ruined great
hall. Mute swans ring a bell for food.
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Bishop's
Palace, Wells
BISHOPS PALACE
WELLS CLICK
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Tel:
01749 678691
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BLACKBROOK PAVILION &
TENNIS CENTRE
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Blackbrook Way,
Blackbrook,
Taunton, TA1 2RW
BLACKBROOK
PAVILION &
TENNIS CENTRE CLICK
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Tel:
01823 333435
Fax: 01823 388920
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BLACK
SWAN ARTS
An arts and contemporary crafts
centre in the heart of Frome. Two galleries, craft shop, cafe and
artist
studios.
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2 Bridge Street,
Frome
Mon-Sat,
10am-5pm, (not Bank Holidays)
BLACK SWAN ARTS CLICK
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Tel:
01373 473980
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BLUE
ANCHOR RAILWAY MUSEUM
Museum of small exhibits dedicated
to the Great Western Railway, particularly in the West Country, at a
working 'period' station on Britain's longest preserved railway.
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Blue
Anchor Station, Blue Anchor
BLUE ANCHOR RAILWAY MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01643 821092
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BOSSINGTON FARM & BIRDS of PREY CENTRE
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Allerford, Nr
Porlock,
BOSSINGTON
FARM CLICK
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Tel: 01643 862816
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BREAN DOWN BIRD GARDEN
Tropical bird garden,
cafe and gift shop.
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Brean Down, Brean,
nr. Burnham on Sea, TA8 2RS
Mar-Nov,
10am-4pm.
BREAN DOWN
BIRD
GARDEN CLICK |
Tel:
01278 751209
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BREAN
LEISURE PARK
The South West's largest fun park,
with loads to do for all the family -from roundabouts to roller
coasters, golf to swimming. There are 40 rides and attractions, a
pool complex with four water slides, bars and restaurants. An
18-hole par 69 golf course.
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Coast
Road, Brean Sands, Brean
BREAN
LEISUREPARK CLICK |
Tel:
01278
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Fax:
01278 752102
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BREWHOUSE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE
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Coal Orchard,
Taunton, TA1 1JL
BREWHOUSE
THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE CLICK
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Tel:
01823 283244
Fax:
01823 323116
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BRIDGEWATER ARTS CENTRE
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11 -13 Castle
Street,
Bridgwater, TA6 3DD
BRIDGEWATER
ARTS CENTRE CLICK
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Tel: 01278
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Fax: 01278 447402
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BRILLIANT WEEKENDS IN BRISTOL
Stag Weekends, Hen Weekends, Activity
Breaks, Corporate Weekends, Birthday Celebrations, Golf Weekends. An
amazing place to have fun, Bristol is one of the UKs fastest growing
cities. Not only that its the home of Brilliant Weekends! We're based
here in Bristol so we get the best hotel, activity and club deals
available All types of vibrant daytime activities are available
.Bristol is just 90 minutes from London, Exeter and Birmingham so it's
easy to get to. The nightlife scene in Bristol is at the forefront of
UK Clubbing
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Brilliant Weekends Limited,
Mardyke House, 18 Hotwell Road, BRISTOL, BS8 4UD
Monday 8.30am -
6.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am - 6.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am - 6.30pm
Thursday 8.30am - 6.30pm
Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm
Saturday 10am - 3.00pm
Sunday closed
BRISTOL
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0870
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BRISTOL-
BLAISE CASTLE
This 19th century mansion, set
in 400
acres of parkland, is home to the social history collection. Discover
everyday
objects from centuries past including Victorian toilets and baths,
kitchen
and laundry equipment, model trains, dolls, toys and period costume in
the
museum. Explore the parkland and woodlands. Enjoy the cafe and
childen's adventure
playground.
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Blaise Castle
House
Museum and Estate
Henbury Road
Henbury Bristol BS10 7QS
Monday ,Tuesday
,Wednesday , Saturday , Sunday &
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday & Friday - Closed
Fax: 0117 922 2047
BLAISE
CASTLE CLICK |
Tel:
0117 903 9818 |
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BRISTOL - BRITISH EMPIRE & COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM
Experience
the drama of the biggest Empire the world has ever known
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Station Approach,
Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH
Situated right next to Bristol's main railway station,
the Museum is served by the City's principal public transport services.
BRITISH EMPIRE &
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Tel : 0117 925 4980
Fax ; 0117 925 4983 |
BRISTOL
- GEORGIAN HOUSE
One of the most complete 18th
century town houses surviving in the UK. Furnished to illustrate life
both above and
below stairs, rooms on 4 floors give a glimpse into a family household.
It
also contains a rare cold water plunge bath. Originally the home of the
Pinney
family, West India merchants.
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The Georgian House
7 Great George Street
West End Bristol BS1 5RR
GEORGIAN
HOUSE CLICK
Fax: 0117 922 2047 |
Tel:
0117 921 1362 |
BRISTOL
- RED LODGE
Open Saturday to Wednesday 10.00
to 17.00. All groups must be booked.A historic Elizabethan house, which
has been
'modernised' and restored several times thoughout its 400 year
history.Originally a lodge to the Great House where Queen Elizabeth I
once stayed, the Red Lodge is often described as Bristol's 'hidden
treasure' and houses the Great Oak Room, one of the finest rooms in the
West Country. As you step up the winding staircase and enter through
the porch of the Great Oak Room, you will marvel at the magnificent oak
panelling, the plasterwork ceiling and the magnificent carved stone
chimneypiece.Downstairs, the Reception Room, Print Room and staircase
are all examples of Georgian architecture.The Red Lodge has had several
uses,
and was once used as a reform school for girls set up by Mary Carpente.
A
room in the Lodge is dedicated to her memory. The walled garden is one
of
The Red Lodge's best features and is an excellent example of a
re-created Elizabethan-style knot garden with herbaceous borders.
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Park Row
West End
Bristol BS1 5LJ
Open Saturday to Wednesday 10.00 to 17.00
Fax: 0117 922 2047
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BRISTOL - S.S.GREAT BRITAIN
Built and launched in Bristol in
1843, Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s maritime masterpiece was the world’s
first ocean-going, propeller driven iron ship.After a life as a luxury
liner, troop ship, cargo vessel and floating warehouse, she was
abandoned in the Falklands Islands in 1937. She was salvaged in 1970,
towed back to Bristol and has now been restored to her former glory.
The historic vessel is being conserved for future
generations under a ‘glass sea’ in the very dockyard where she was
built.
Visitors are encouraged to experience what life was like for her
Victorian passengers and crew, including a visit to the recently
installed three-storey tall moving engine.Tickets to Brunel’s ss Great
Britain allow free and unlimited return visits for a year from the date
of purchase. Tickets allow entry to the dry dock, museum, Maritime
Heritage Centre, and the replica of John Cabot's ship The Matthew when
she is in Bristol.
Visitors
are invited to use an Audio Guide whilst aboard the ship and these are
available in English, French & German and there are BSL Guides
Video Guides for the deaf.Brunel's ss Great Britain was the winner of
the Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year 2006 - the Biggest Arts
Prize in the U.K.
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Brunel's ss Great Britain
Great Western Dockyard
Gas Ferry Road
Bristol BS1 6TY
Open 10.00 to 17.30 April to October, 10.00 to 16.30 November to March.
Fax: 0117 925 5788
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BROWN & FORREST
A small, family
run smokery using only wood fired smokers. Restaurant serving smoked
food
direct from the smokery.
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Bowdens
Farm, Hambridge
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat
10am-2.30pm. Not open Sun or Bank Hols.
BROWN A FORREST
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Tel:
01458 250875
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BRUTON
MUSEUM
An old Saxon town museum showing the
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Dovecote
Building, High Street, Bruton
BRUTON MUSEUM
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BURCOTT MILL
Somerset's
oldest remaining working watermill. Hand-made flour.
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Wookey,
Wells
BURCOTT MILL CLICK
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(01749)
673118
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BURROW
MUMP
A landmark natural hill,
topped by the remains of the unfinished St Michael's Church. This
area is
the source of many myths and legends of King Alfred and the Isle of
Athelney.
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A361
Burrowbridge, Taunton
BURROW MUMP
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BUTLINS
Family fun including the
Splash underworld sub-tropical swimming pool.
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The Seafront,
Minehead, TA24 5SH
May-Oct,
9.30am-6pm.
BUTLINS CLICK
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Tel:
01643 703331
Fax: 01643 705264
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CASTLE
GARY MUSEUM
Displays of country and
domestic life throughout the ages.
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First
Floor, Market House, Castle Gary
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01963 351334
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CANNINGTON COLLEGE
The college has a
medieval walled garden, pitch and putt, and a nine-hole, 18-tee golf
course.
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Cannington,
Bridgwater, TA5 2LS
CANNINGTON
COLLEGE
GARDENS CLICK
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Tel:
01278 655000
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CHALICE WELL TRUST
Set in a beautiful three-acre
garden, this is among the oldest continuously used holy wells in the
British Isles.
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Chilkwell Street,
Glastonbury
Daily,
10am-6pm, (earlier closing times in winter )
CHALICE WELL TRUST CLICK
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Tel:
01458 831154
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CHARLTON
ORCHARDS
A working fruit farm growing 30 apple
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Charlton Road,
Creech St.
Michael
Daily.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-Spm; Sun 2pm-5pm. Closed
weekends Mar-Aug.
CHARLTON ORCHARDS CLICK
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Tel:
01823 412959
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CHEDDAR
GORGE TOY MUSEUM
A large display of toys from the
past. Collectors shop with new and OB diecast toys for sale.
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The Cliffs, Cheddar
Gorge
Daily,
10am-5.30pm. Closed Weds
CHEDDAR GORGE TOY
MUSEUM CLICK
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CHEDDAR
SWEET KITCHEN
Regular demonstrations of old
fashioned sweet making. From raw materials to finished product in
45 minutes.
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Daghole Cottages,
Cheddar Gorge
Daily,
Mar-Nov, 11am-5pm (until 6pm June-Sept).
CHEDDAR
SWEET KITCHEN CLICK
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Tel:
01934 743810
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CLEEVE
ABBEY
Set in tranquil countryside.
The abbey remains boast some of the most complex buildings in
England. Magnificent timber roofing.
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Washford, Watchet
Daily,
10am-6pm (5pm Oct)
CLEEVE
ABBEY CLICK
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Tel:
01984 640377
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COLERIDGE
COTTAGE
The poet Samuel Coleridge wrote some
ot his most famous poems when he lived here between 1797 and 1800.
Now belongs to the National Trust.
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Nether
Stowey, Bridgwater
See National Trust Map
COLERIDGE
COTTAGE CLICK
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Tel:
01278 732662
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COMBE
SYDENHAM COUNTRY PARK
Five hundred acres of wooded hillside
and valleys. Elizabethan house with Drake connections.
Gardens
and restored corn mill.
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Monksilver, Taunton,
TA4 4JG
Daily,
April-Aug, 9am-5pm
COMBE
SYDENHAM COUNTRY
PARK CLICK
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Tel:
0800 7838572
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COTHAY
MANOR AND GARDENS
Medieval Cothay has 20 garden 'rooms'
in 12 acres. Delightful house tour. A plantsman's
paradise. |
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Cothay Manor,
Greenham, nr. Wellington
May-Sept.
Wed, Thur, Sun - 2pm-6pm.
COTHAY
MANOR
CLICK
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Tel:
01823 674133
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DOWNSIDE ABBEY
Downside
Abbey Church is one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture
in
England, which some describe as a jewel among the churches of Somerset.
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Stratton-on-the-Fosse,
nr. Bath
DOWNSIDE ABBEY CLICK
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Tel:
01761 235161
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DUNKERY
VINEYARD
Somerset's largest vineyard in the Exmoor National Park, specialising
in red wines.
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Wootton Courtenay
Daily,
10am-1.15pm / 1.45pm-4.30pm
DUNKERY
VINEYARD CLICK
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Tel:
01643 841505
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DUNSTER
CASTLE
From a feudal stronghold to a family
home, this magnificent castle has breathtaking views over Exmoor. |
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Dunster, nr Minehead
late Mar-Oct, Mon, Wed and
weekends, 11am-5pm.
DUNSTER
CASTLE CLICK
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Tel:
01643 821314
Fax:
01643 823000
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DUNSTER
DOLLS MUSEUM
Unique and varied collection of over
700 dolls on show from many periods and countries
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17 High Street,
Dunster
Daily,
mid-Apr-Sept. Mon-Fri: 10.30am-4.30pm; Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm.
DUNSTER
DOLLS
MUSEUM
CLICK
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Tel:
01643 821220
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DUNSTER
WATER MILL
Working water mill, gardens, tea room.
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Mill Lane,
Dunster,TA24 6SL
Apr-Oct.
Mon-Thurs and Sat-Sun 10.30am-5pm.
DUNSTER
WATER
MILL
CLICK
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Tel:
01643 821759
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EXMOOR
FALCONRY
This is also an animal farm.
Animal handling, flying displays, 500-year-old farmyards, in Exmoor
National Park.
Herb gardens plus organic herb shop.
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West Lynch,
Allerford, Porlock,TA24 8HJ
EXMOOR
FALCONRY CLICK
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Tel:
01643 862816
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FARLEIGH
HUNGERFORD
CASTLE
Ruined 14th century castle with an
intriguing history. Wall paintings in the chapel. Audio
tour.
An English Heritage site.
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Farleigh Hungerford,
nr Bath
Daily.
Apr-Sept 10am-6pm; Oct 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.
FARLEIGH
HUNGERFORD
CASTLE CLICK
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Tel:
01984 631819
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FOX
MILL SHOP
Wide range of wool and wool/cashmere
fabrics and flannels all woven on site.
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Tonedale Mills,
Wellington
Mon-Sat,
9am-5pm.
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01823 662271
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GANTS
MILL AND GARDEN
Tour the historic watermill and then
take tea in the designer water garden. Riverside walk and garden
sculptures.
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Bruton
Mid May-Sep,
Thurs, Sun and Bank Hols 2pm-5pm.
GANTS MILL & GARDEN CLICK
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Tel:
01963 812393
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GAULDEN
MANOR GARDENS
Gardens contain a wide selection of
roses, herbs, agapanthus and butterfly-attracting plants. |
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Tolland, Lydeard St.
Lawrence, nr Taunton
June-Aug,
Thurs and Sun 2-5pm.
GAULDEN MANOR
GARDENS CLICK
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Tel:
01984 667213
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GLASTONBURY
ABBEY
Ruined abbey set in 36 acres of
Somerset parkland. Steeped in history, it is the legendary burial
place of
King Arthur and Queen Guinevere
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Abbey Gatehouse,
Magdalene Street, Glastonbury
Daily.
GLASTONBURY ABBEY CLICK
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Tel:
01458 832267
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GLASTONBURY
TOR
A dramatic tor dominating the
Somerset levels.
Offering spectacular views on the tor is the 15th century St Michaels
tower.
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Glastonbury
Daily.
See
National Trust Map
GLASTONBURY
TOR CLICK
|
Tel:
01934 844518
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GLASTONBURY
TRIBUNAL
Well preserved 15th century merchants
house with decorated front, housing the tourist information centre.
Glastonbury Lake Museum, on the first floor, depicts the discovery of
the Iron Age settlement found in the 1980s.
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9
High Street, Glastonbury
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL CLICK
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Tel:
01458 832954
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GUILD
OF CRAFTSMEN
An art gallery showing arts and
crafts by 48 designer craftsmen. The work is locally made.
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Dunster Visitor
Centre , Dunster Steep, Dunster
Mon-Sun,
10am-4.30pm.
GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN
CLICK |
Tel:
01643 821235
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HADSPEN
GARDENS
Five acres of mixed colour themed
borders, ponds and meadows within the framework of a Victorian walled
garden in the grounds of a country estate.
Nursery.
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Hadspen House,
Castle Cary
Mar-Sept and
Bank Hol Mon 10am-5pm.
HADSPEN HOUSE &
GARDENS CLICK
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Tel:
01749 813707
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HECKS FARMHOUSE CIDER
A family run business, making
traditional cider since 1896. Specialists in single variety ciders and
perries. Also 12 varieties of apple juice.
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9-11 Middle Leigh,
Street
Daily.
Men-Sat 9am-5.30pm; Sun 10am-12.30pm.
HECKS
FARMHOUSE
CIDER CLICK
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Tel:
01458 442367
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THE HELICOPTER MUSEUM
Britain's only dedicated
chopper collection. See the world's oldest, fastest and ugliest
helicopters - over 50 rare aircraft from 1931 to the present day.
Pleasure flights from our
own heliport or trial lessons for the really adventurous.
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Locking Moor Road,
Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8PP
HELICOPTER
MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01934 635227
Fax:
01934 645230
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HIGH ACTION
Dry Slope Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowblading,
Tobogganing, Horse Riding, Archery, Rifle Shooting and Orienteering
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Lyncombe Drive,
Churchill, North Somerset. BS25 5PQ
HIGH
ACTION CLICK
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Tel: 01934 852335
Fax: 01934 853314
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HINKLEY POINT 'A'
VISITOR CENTRE
Discover how electricity is
generated.
Exhibition with touch screens and interactive videos. Nature
trail, play area.
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Hinkley Point,
Bridgwater
Daily,
Mar-Oct, 10am-6pm.
HINKLEY POINT
VISITOR
CENTRE CLICK
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Tel:
01278 654700
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LANGPORT & RIVER PARRETT
VISITOR CENTRE
Discover
the South Somerset Moors and follow a river from source to mouth. Find
out
about the River Parratt Trail, with a hands-on experience in the
'Discovery
Room', or enjoy the displays and exhibits explaining the fascinating
story
of historic Lan
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Westover,
Langport,
Somerset, TA109RB
RIVER PARRETT TRAIL
CLICK |
Tel: 01458 250350
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LONDON CIGARETTE CARD
COMPANY
Some 4,000 sets of collectors' cards
from 1890s to present day. Most subjects - football, sci-fi,
films,
motoring, gardening, military etc
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West Street, Somerton
Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 9.30am-1pm
and 2pm-5pm; Wed and Sat 9.30am-1pm.
LONDON CIGARETTE
CARD CLICK
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Tel:
01458 274148
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MAKERS CONTEMPORARY
CRAFTS AND ARTS]
Contemporary
craft gallery established in 1984 representing the work of its 15
members. Jewellery, furniture, pottery, textiles, paintings and baskets.
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7 Bath Place, Taunton
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.
Sunday for the last two weeks of December.
MAKERS
CONTEMPORARY
ARTS & CRAFTS CLICK
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Tel:
01458 850713
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Markets in
Somerset
Farmers
Markets Towns Market Days
Bridgewater
4th
Friday each month
Chard
2nd Friday each month
Crewkerne
3rd Saturday each month
Frome
2nd Saturday each month
Glastonbury 4th
Saturday each month
Minehead 3rd Friday each month
Taunton last
Thursday each month
Wells Every Wednesday eachmonth
Weston-Super-Mare
2nd Saturday each month
Wincanton 1st
Friday each month
Yeovil
2nd Thursday each month
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CONTACT NUMBERS
Bridgwater
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01823
412979
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Chard
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01460
67463
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Crewkerne
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01460
78223
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Frome
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01460
78223
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Glastonbury
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01460
78223
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Minehead
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01984
640817
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Taunton
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01823
412979
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Wells
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01460
78223
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Weston-Super-Mare
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01963
888800
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Wincanton
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01963
34063
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Yeovil
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01460
78223
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Mid-Somerset
Show
The Mid Somerset Show
has been staged for over 150 years, it is enjoying a real revival in
current times
with attendances up for three years in a row and not least because it
is
the only FREE ENTRY SHOW in England.
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Aug 20 2006
Cannard's Grave Road, Shepton Mallett,
Somerset.
Mid-Somerset
Show
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Tel:
01749 870124
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MILTON LODGE GARDEN
Mature listed grade II garden with
views of Wells Cathedral and Vale of Avalon. Mixed borders of
roses, fine trees. Separate seven-acre arboretum.
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Old Bristol Road,
Wells
Easter-end
Oct.
Tues, Weds, Sun, 2pm-5pm
MILTON LODGE GARDEN CLICK
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Tel:
01749 672168
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MUCHELNEY
ABBEY
A 16th century abbot's house standing
in the grounds of the second largest Benedictine abbey in Somerset.
Founded in the 8th century.
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nr Langport
Apr-Oct.
Mon-Tues 10am-6pm (to end of Sept); Wed-Sun 10am-5pm (to
end of Oct).
MUCHELNEY
ABBEY CLICK
|
Tel:
01458 250664
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North Somerset Show
This
annual one-day countryside and agricultural event covers all aspects of
local and national agricultural life and has lots of animals for you to
see. Cows, sheep, pigs, llamas, heavy horses, hamsters and guinea pigs
to
name but a few
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Towards the end of
2002 the
Society purchased its own 130-acre site at Wraxall. This picturesque
site, called Bathing Pond Fields, was previously part of the late Lord
Wraxall's Tyntesfield estate, now owned by the National Trust.
The Secretary, Miss Katie Hutchings
email: office@nsas.org.uk
NORTH SOMERSET SHOW CLICK
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Tel: 08456 342464
Fax: 01934 514764
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NUNNEY
CASTLE
Small but very complete 14th century
castle consisting of a compact tower with large round towers at the
angles,
surrounded by a deep moat, in distinctly French styling.
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Nunney, Frome
Daily during
sunlight hours
NUNNEY
CASTLE CLICK
|
Tel:
01373 467271
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RICH'S
FARMHOUSE CIDER
Famous in Ciderland for over 50 years
for sweet, medium and dry cider. Also farm pressed apple juice,
mature
cheddar cheese and local chutney.
Museum and cider-making video. |
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Mill Farm,
Watchfield, Highbridge,
All year.
Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-7pm.
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01278 783651
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RSPB
NATURE RESERVE
Woodland walks, bird hides with views
of the largest heronry in south west England during the spring.
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Dewlands
Farm, Red Hill, Curry Rivel, nr. Langport,
Daily
RSPB NATURE RESERVE CLICK
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Tel:
01392 432691
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SEA AQUARIUM LIFE
Exciting
close encounters with marvels of marine life from Starfish to Sharks,
Octopus to Eels. A full programme of feeding demonstrations, talks and
special presentations. Come and go as you please, your ticket is valid
all day.
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Marine Parade,
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1BE
SEA
AQUARIUM LIFE CLICK
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Tel:
01934 613361
Fax: 01934 613371 |
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SIMONSBATH
POTTERY
Pottery with a shop.
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Simonsbath, TA24 7SH
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01643 831443 |
SOMERSET BRICK & TILE MUSEUM
The only remaining brick kiln in
Bridgewater and an impressive survivor of a major Somerset industry.
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East Quay,
Bridgewater,
Wednesday and Thursday 9am -
12:30pm and 1:00 - 4:00pm
SOMERSET
BRICK &
TILE MUSEUM CLICK
|
Tel: 01823 320200
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SOMERSET
DISTILLERY
Somerset's only apple distillery
producing fine brandy. Also traditional cider farm with
cider and apple juices to sample and purchase
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Pass
Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi,
Martock, TA12 5BU
SOMERSET
DISTILLERY CLICK |
Tel:
01460 240782.
Fax: 01460 249220
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SOMERSET LEVELS
At the heart of Somerset, lies a
beautiful area called the "Levels and Moors", which has international
status as one of the most important wetlands of its type in the world
|
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Levels and Moors Office, Moorlynch Vineyard, Moorlynch, Bridgwater, TA7
9DD
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Tel:
01458 210790
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SOMERSET
WILDLIFE TRUST
Information centre, shop, wildlife
trails, including easy access round woodland nature reserve.
|
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Fyne Court,
Broomfield, Bridgwater
Mon-Fri
9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm (dusk if earlier than 6pm)
SOMERSET WILDLIFE
TRUST CLICK
|
Tel:
01823 451587
|
STAPLECOMBE
VINEYARD
A family run vineyard.
|
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Burlands
Farm, Staplegrove, Taunton
NO WEBSITE
|
Tel:
01823 451217
|
TAUNTON
ANTIQUES MARKET
Over 1,000 dealers selling all sorts
of antiques and collectables.
|
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25-29
Silver Street, Taunton
TAUNTON ANTIQUES
MARKET CLICK
|
Tel:
01823 289327
|
TAUNTON
& PICKERIDGE
GOLF CLUB
Established club in a beautiful
location in the Blackdown Hills. Visitors welcome with handicap
certificate.
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Corfe, Taunton
Daily
except Christmas Day
TAUNTON
& PUCKERIDGE
GOLF CLUB CLICK
|
Tel:
01823 421790
|
TAUNTON
DEANE LEISURE
All year round bowling indoors and
summer outdoors. Tourists welcome and shoes and bowls are
available.
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Blackbrook Pavilion,
Blackbrook Way, Taunton
Mon-Fri
7am-8.30pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-8.30pm
TAUNTON
DEANE LEISURE CLICK
|
Tel:
01823 285980
|
TAUNTON
RACECOURSE
National Hunt racing
|
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Orchard
Portman, Taunton
October to April.
TAUNTON RACE COURSE CLICK
|
Tel:
01823 337172
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THATCHERS CIDER
Thatchers is celebrating 100 years of cider making.
Crafted using freshly pressed English apples and
reflecting time-honoured tradition, many ciders are based on authentic
recipes
and matured in oak. Today
these
complement the new, refreshingly different drinks
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Myrtle Farm, Station Road,
Sandford, BS25 5RA
THATCHERS
CIDER CLICK
|
Tel: 01934 822862
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TROPIQUARIA
ADVENTURE PARK
Wildlife park with animal handling,
full-size pirate adventure ships,
indoor play castle, aquarium, puppet shows.
|
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Washford Cross,
Watchet, TA23 0JX
:Apr-Oct, 10am-6pm. Weekends Nov-Mar
11am-4pm
TROPIQUARIA ADVENTURE
PARK CLICK
|
Tel:
01984- 640688
Fax: 01984- 640688
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TOWN
TREE NATURE GARDENS
Twenty-two acres of landscaped
gardens and ponds, including wild and cultivated plants, visiting
waterfowl, seven-acre lake.
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Town Tree Lane,
Martock
10am until
one and a half hours before sunset.
TOWN TREE NATURE GARDEN
CLICK
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Tel:
01935 823203
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WELLS
CATHEDRAL
The centrepiece of the medieval city
of Wells. The west front has almost 300 statues.
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Chain Gate,
Cathedral Green,
Wells
Apr-Sept,
Mon-Sun 7am-7pm; Oct-Mar 7am-6pm.
WELLS
CATHEDRAL CLICK
|
Tel:
01749 674483
|
WELLS
MUSEUM
Specialises in local history and cave
finds from the Mendips. Also houses renowned geology collection.
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8 Cathedral Close,
Wells
Summer -
Mon-Sun 10am-5.30pm; Winter - Wed-Mon 11am-4pm. Closed on
Tuesdays.
WELLS
MUSEUM CLICK
|
Tel:
01749 673477
|
WESSEX SHOW
This year's Show, scheduled for the weekend of the 20th & 21st May 2006, is now in its fourth year and promises to be bigger and
better than in previous years. At the time of going to press, over 150
classic and vintage vehicle entries had been received.There
will be entertainment throughout each day (until around midnight on the
Saturday), and will be provided by the stars from 'Starry Eyes
Jennings Mighty Fun Fair' will be at the show again offering a wide
variety of rides and family fun.Some of the
main arena events include Semtex, the Motor Cycle Stunt Team, who will
give two shows each day, The Frome Dog Agility Display Team, and a
hands-on Fire Engine display. In addition to this you will be able to
see the Wild West displays and the American Civil War camps.
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May 20th
& 21st 2006
West Woodlands Showground, Frome, Somerset.
The show is held at the West
Woodlands Showground, two miles south of the Market Town of Frome,
Somerset
.The Admin Office, 34a George Street, Warminster,
Wiltshire, BA12 8QB
WESSEX SHOW CLICK
|
Tel: 01985 216644
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WEST
SOMERSET RURAL LIFE MUSEUM
Social history, Victorian kitchen,
laundry, dairy.
Local craft workers tools and products.
Photographic collection.
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Old School,
Allerford, Minehead
Easter-Oct,
Mon-Fri 10.30am-4.30pm, closed 1pm-2pm.
Open: Sun 2pm-4.30pm on school and Bank Holidays only.
WEST
COUNTRY RURAL
LIFE MUSEUM CLICK
|
Tel:
01643 862529
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WESTONZOYLAND
PUMPING STATION
he
museum of steam and land drainage reveals the earlier pumping station
on
Somerset levels.
There is an extensive collection of stationary engines which run in
steam on the first Sunday of each month
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Hoopers Lane,
Westonzoyland, Bridgwater
Apr-Oct and
Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays and New Year's day. Open: Daily,
Jan-Dec 2pm-5pm
WESTONZOYLAND
PUMPING STATION CLICK
|
Tel:
01823 257516
|
WIMBLEBALL
LAKE
Wimbleball lies just within Exmoor
National Park. Its 374 acres of water and 500 acres of
surrounding woodland
and meadow offer recreation for all.
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|
Brompton Regis, nr
Dulverton
All year
round.
WIMBLEBALL
LAKE CLICK
|
Tel:
01938 371372
|
WHATLEY
VINEYARD
Wander around the vineyard and try a
free tasting of wines.
|
|
Whatley,
Frome
NO WEBSITE
|
Tel:
01373 836355
|
WINCANTON
RACECOURSE
Jump racing
|
|
Wincanton
October to
May.
WINCANTON RACE
COURSE CLICK
|
Tel:
01963 32344
|
YAM MARKET
Built in 1609 this market hall was
repaired in 1647. Now it is used for selling locally woven cloth.
|
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High Street, Dunster,
NO WEBSITE
|
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YEOVIL
RAILWAY CENTRE
Steam train rides on 400-yard
standard gauge line. Freight train shunting and turntable
demonstrations. Visitor centre with displays.
|
|
Yeovil Junction
Station, Stoford, Yeovil
Easter
Sunday and then first and third Sundays May-Sept.
YEOVIL RAILWAY CENTRE
CLICK
|
Tel:
01935 410420
|
Wessex
& Somerset
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