Cheddon Fitzpaine is situated on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills with extensive views over the Vale of Taunton to the Blackdown Hills. It is home to Hestercombe Gardens with over fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and views that take your breathe away.
Taunton bustles with entertainment options from exciting things to do with the children, many fun pubs and night clubs for the young, or not so young. Museums, galleries, and just about anything else you would expect to find in a major town. The Brewhouse Theatre in Coal Orchard is a great place to watch a show, take in an exhibition or even just relax with a coffee in the café. The town has won the Britain in Bloom award and Vivary Park shows off this splendour.
Some of the things to see and do in Taunton are: Taunton Races, Taunton Heritage Trail, Taunton Antiques Market, Silver Street every Monday, Taunton Farmers Market, High Street every Thursday, Somerset County Cricket Club, The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton Castle home to the Museum of Somerset, and the newly refurbished Castle House where it is believed that ‘Hanging Judge’ Jeffreys stayed during the Bloody Assizes following the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, when he sentenced hundreds of people to death. You can also stay here.
If you have more than a day, why not explore a little further a field. Taunton is located in the Vale of Taunton Deane, with easy access to the Quantock Hills AONB, the unique Somerset Levels, and nearby Exmoor National Park. Wrap up warm, get outdoors, and enjoy the fantastic walking, cycling, horse riding, and bird watching on Taunton’s doorstep.
Wellington is a small county town just seven miles from Taunton. In honour of the Duke with the same name there is a monument standing high on the spur of the Blackdown Hills that looks like Cleopatra’s Needle, especially when floodlit at night. A farmers market is held every third Saturday of the month and there are several good watering holes. Being just a minute off the M5 it is an ideal place to take a break from the motorway.
Churchinford is a small picturesque village set within the beautiful Blackdown Hills, and yet it is only a few miles from Wellington. This quiet village is ideally situated for touring the West Country with the coasts forty five minutes drive and Honiton, with its antique shops and galleries, is a fifteen minute drive. Nearby trout and course fishing is available at the beautiful Fishponds and Otterhead lakes.
WETLANDS &
WILLOWS VISITOR CENTRE
A warm welcome awaits you at the Willows and Wetlands Centre Come and enjoy a walk on the Somerset Levels
Learn about the Willow Industry and view the rare collection of basket ware in our Museum
Browse through our shop and enjoy a light lunch in our tea room
Admission is free but tours of the basket work-shop are available at 11.00am and 2.30pm at £3.00 per person
Opening hours Monday to Saturday - 9.30am to 5.00pm
Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton TA3 6HY
www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk
Strode Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre
Located in the heart of Street, Strode Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre boasts a 33.3m six-lane swimming pool, separate teaching pool, fi tness suite and exercise studio.
Strode Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0AS
Telephone: 01458 443918
www.avalonleisure.co.uk
For further details visit our website
www.avalonleisure.co.uk
Veiw from Glastonbury Tor
Avalon Leisure manage Wells Leisure Centre, Frome Leisure Centre, Strode Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre and Shepton Mallet Lido on behalf of Western Community Leisure in partnership with Mendip District Council.
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