The Somerset Levels is home to a diverse range of flora & Fauna, many types of birds, otters, dragonflies & attracts thousands of migrant birds. From the flatness of the terrain there are outcrops that rise abruptly such as Glastonbury Tor, Brent Knoll and Burrow Mump. The Avalon Marshes is the wetland home of many types of wildlife and it is a quite place for the visitor.


The River Parrett Trail leads through the heart of the Levels and Moors. In this area a number of villages with "zoy" in their name such as Chedzoy, Middlezoy and Westonzoyland signify that before the marshes were drained they were islands.


Bridgwater is probably most famous for the autumn Bridgwater Carnival drawing visitors worldwide, this is augmented by an Autumn Fair and the Guy Fawkes Carnival to enjoy. The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal is an idyllic waterway for cruising and a walking route.


In and around the town there are a number of places to eat/stay, the Admirals Landing is a great food pub located near the docks. For sightseeing the impressive scenery, flora & Fauna of the Quantock Hills are nearby. Being on the M5 corridor the Bridgwater is a good base for the rest of Somerset & further south. On the edge of the Quantocks and close to the edge of the Somerset Levels North Petherton with its history is an interesting place to visit. Nearby Huntworth is a delightful tranquil village with the Boat & Anchor offering fine food. North Newton has the Harvest Moon with great food.


Rhode and Woolmersdon are simply delightful olde world villages with several good quality inns. The Macmillan Way West long distance footpath is popular with serious walkers. Other nearby places worth taking a look at is West and East Huntspill.


West Huntspill has special interest to the angler, walker and birdwatcher. The local Crossway Inn is a family run pub with rooms. The Westonzoyland Steam Land Drainage Pumping Station is open to visitors, and at Westonzoyland there are re- enactments of the last battle fought on British soil. A number of food pubs in the villages, like the Sedgemoor Inn, and the George Inn at Middlezoy are great places to eat. The River Huntspill is a famous national angling competition venue and is just one of the many coarse fishing waters in the area.


Bishops Lydeard village is the site of agricultural yesteryear with an excellent example of an overshot waterwheel at Lower Mill. The beautiful church, with fine sets of bench ends, is an example of many others in this area. When you have finished walking around the area and visiting the mill, you may like to refresh at the Bird In Hand.


BISHOPS LYDEARD MILL is an interesng aracon with many trades on display; including the cooper's and saddler's shops, a blacksmith's shop, the Victorian kitchen, the wheelwright's shop and thatching displays.


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