PLACES TO VISIT NEAR MINEHEAD
If you fancy a change from the full on entertainment & activies at Butlins there are plently of great places you could visit for the day in and around the Minehead area
DUNSTER CASTLE
Perched on the steep hill, the Tor, Dunster Castle is a National Trust stately home created from a Norman motte and bailey fortress.
DUNSTER WATERMILL
Dunster Working Watermill is a restored 18th century watermill, situated on the River Avill, close to Gallox Bridge, in the grounds of Dunster Castle
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
West Somerset Railway, is a heritage steam railway operating between Minehead and Bishop's Lydeard, near Taunton.
MINEHEAD EYE
Minehead Eye. The indoor skate park is suitable for skateboarders, BMXers and skaters of all ages, plus there's free workshops and roller discos!
MINEHEAD HARBOUR
At the base of North Hill is the picturesque Minehead Harbour, which has existed in some manner since the 14th century.
TROPIQUARIA ZOO
Tropiquaria Zoo is one of the most unique zoos in the country. The former "Art Deco" BBC radio transmitter station originally built in 1933,
OWL & HAWK CENTRE
Owl Sanctuary dedicated to rescuing owls and other birds of prey, education and conservation of British Owls, a cafe & Activity Centre
CLIFF RAILWAY
The Lynton & Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world!
SHEPPYS CIDER FARM
Sheppy's is a 200 year old family owned, sixth generation master cider maker. ... We are proud to welcome visitors to enjoy our heritage museum, shop, cafe
EXMOOR ZOO
Home of the Exmoor Beast. Exmoor zoohas the only pair of black leopards on exhibit in the UK! Is this the cat that has been seen roaming around ?
COAST PATH TRAIL
England Coast Path National Trail is 630 miles long, its runs from Minehead all the way to Poole but you don't need to walk it all in one day!
FOSSIL BEACH WATCHET
Fossil Beach, Helwell Bay, Watchet is a great place to find Ammonites, Bi Valves and "Devils Toe Nails" and see the story of Watchet’s geology.