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Langport is at the junction of the rivers Ivel and Parret, at the foot of the Mendip hills, overlooking the marshy flats. A small part of the town lies to the west of the Parrett. Tis is Langport Westover and to the east is Langport Eastover. Te narrow street of Langport leads to the Parrett and a handsome bridge of three arches. Te ancient Langport Church is worth a visit with its arched gateway known as the Hanging Chapel: once an execution venue for the Monmouth rebellion unfortunates, but now a museum.
Just two miles to the south is the hamlet of Mulcheney, home to an 8th century Benedicitine Abbey and the Abbot’s Lodge. Both are open to the public, and the grounds are ideal for a picnic. Just to the north of Langport at West Henley, is the National Animal Welfare Trust at Heavens Gate Farm. Tis unique working animal charity is most definitely worth a visit.
Te attractive village of Curry Rivel has several interesting shops and a church, dating mainly from 15th century. Burton Pynsent monument overlooks the site of the battle of Sedgemoor, and the RSPB has a reserve at nearby Swell. Stoke St Gregory is set on a sandstone ridge very near to the geographical centre of Somerset between Curry Moor, which carries the River Tone to its confluence with the River Parrett and West Sedgemoor. Tis area with its thousands of resident and migrant birds is ideal for Twitchers. It is also home to the WILLOW AND WETLAND VISITOR CENTRE.
WILLOW AND WETLAND VISITOR CENTRE, home of the basket and hurdle makers. Here you can watch the process and see an extensive wetlands exhibition. Te English Basket Centre is somewhere you can see baskets and hurdles being made and walk through the adjoining willow beds.
WHAT’S ON 2017 3 June Heads Up to Glastonbury Glastonbury Abey
9 June Glastonbury Fringe Launch Glastonbury Abey 10–1 June Quantock Walking Festival Nether Stowey, Bridgwater 14 June Twelfth Night Glastonbury Abey 18 June Abey Wildlife Tour Glastonbury Abey 21–25 June Glastonbury Festival Pilton 7–16 July Somerton Music and Arts Festival 8–9 July Pilgrimage Wekend Glastonbury Abey 12 July A Midsumer Night’s Dream Glastonbury Abey 14–15 July Romeo and Juliet Glastonbury Abey 16 July Abey Wildlife Tour Glastonbury Abey 2–29 July Hands on History Glastonbury Abey 5 Aug Glastonbury Abey Extravaganza 5–6 Aug The Steam Fayre & Vintage Vehicle Raly WSRA Fields, Norton Fitzwaren 19 Aug Thre Men in a Boat Glastonbury Abey 20 Aug Abey Wildlife Tour Glastonbury Abey 25 Aug Mery Wives of Windsor Glastonbury Abey 17 Sept Abey Wildlife Tour Glastonbury Abey 30 Sept Gregorian Chant Workshop Glastonbury Abey 15 Oct Abey Wildlife Tour Glastonbury Abey 27 Oct Autumn Family Fun Glastonbury Abey 28 Oct The Story of Reformation Conference Glastonbury Abey 19 Nov Abey Wildlife Tour Glastonbury Abey 2 Nov Victorian Shoping Evening Glastonbury Abey 2, 9, 10, 16 Dec Christmas Family Fun Glastonbury Abey 17 Dec Abey Wildlife Tour Glastonbury Abey
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 set in fifty acres of lakes and is must visit when in this part of Somerset.
Taunton has just about everything expected in a major rural town, from museums, galleries, parks, family attractions, regular shows at the Brewhouse Teatre, Taunton Castle, the Museum of Somerset and Castle House, so there is plenty to see, do and visit. Tere are hundreds of shops regular markets, plus pubs, restaurants and cafes.
For the sporting enthusiast, there is the Taunton Racecourse, the Somerset Cricket Club, bowling, tennis and football. Vivary Park has the Vivary Centre which is an all action experience. Taunton is renowned for golf, walks, picnic areas and its town circular Heritage Trail, plus many other organised walks. A little further afield for your enjoyment, is the Vale of Taunton Deane, with easy
access to the Quantock Hills, the Somerset Levels and Exmoor National Park. So with the fantastic walking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching and so much to do in and around Taunton, any visit will be memorable. Details of events and the many Nature Parks close to Taunton can be found at the Tourist Information Centre.
Wellington is seven miles from Taunton. Te claim to fame here is a Duke of Wellington monument, standing high on the spur of the Blackdown Hills that is impressive when floodlit. A farmers market is held every third Saturday of the month, and there are many food pubs. Being just a minute off the M5, it is an ideal place to take a break from the motorway. Nearby Churchinford is a small picturesque village set within the beautiful Blackdown Hills. Tis quiet village is ideally situated for touring the West Country, with the coast a forty five minutes drive, and Honiton is a fifteen minute drive. Nearby, trout and course fishing is available at the Fishponds and Otterhead lakes.
Discover and explore a hidden industry
The Lemon Tree Coffee House
Craft studios and Willow Products Shop Guided Tours
Outside Classroom
Unique Basket Museum Wetlands Exhibition
Willow & Wetlands Walks
Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, TA3 6HY
www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk
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