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Wessex
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SomersetPlaces of Interest in & around Somerset and in Wessex. Otherwise
known
as
Somersetshire, the modern county of Somerset covers 1,365
square miles and has a population of 450,000. Somerset is not alone in
the fact that it contains no cities and equally not alone in the fact
that this apparent deficit is more than adequately atoned for by the
presence of some wonderful market towns.The administration centre of Taunton is equalled in it's beauty by the
other major towns of Yeovil, Wells, Bridgewater,
Chard and Glastonbury. Somerset is known worldwide as the
home of Cider and indeed Cider production is ranked second only to
dairy farming as the main industry. Natural features of the county
include the rivers Avon, Exe and Parret, the marshy coastline of the
Bristol Channel and the Mendip Hills which include Cheddar Gorge, the
origin of English Cheddar cheese.
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
COAT OF ARMS
 The
dragon was said to have been the emblem of the Royal House of the Saxon
Kingdom of Wessex, of which Somerset was a part. The Wessex dragon is
sometimes shown red and sometimes gold. According to Henry of
Huntingdon, writing in the twelfth century, the dragon was already the
emblem of the West Saxons at the middle of the eighth century, and it
seems to be likely that they had adopted it in token of their conquest
of the Britons. While Somerset bears the dragon in token of the Kingdom
of Wessex, the emblem also aptly recalls that according to legend the
County contains King Arthur's capital, Camelot, and his place of
burial, Avalon. The mace is the symbol of local government.The Saxon Crown along with those about the necks of the supporters refer to the three kings of Saxon England buried at Glastonbury. The Cheddar Pink is a flower that grows only on stony ledges in Cheddar Gorge. The ram, stag, bull and cider apples represent Somerset's agriculture and natural history. The motto recalls dramatic days in the history of Wessex when, early in 878 Danish invaders threatened to overwhelm the kingdom and Alfred the Great, the young King of Wessex, was forced to take refuge on Athelney in the 'fen fastnesses' of the Somerset Levels. The story is famously told in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle."And afterwards at Easter . . . he and the section of the people of Somerset which was nearest to it proceeded to fight . . . against the enemy. Then in the seventh week after Easter he rode to Egbert's Stone east of Selwood, and there came to meet him all the people of Somerset ('Sumorsaete ealle') and of Wiltshire and of that part of Hampshire which was on the side of the sea, and they rejoiced to see him."The Chronicle continues by recording Alfred’s defeat of the Danes at Edington in Wiltshire and the baptism at Aller, near Athelney, of the Danish leader.It was appropriate that when the County Council was granted armorial bearings the golden dragon should have been chosen as the centrepiece of the shield, and that its motto should be 'Sumorsaete ealle', recalling those crucial events in national history when Somerset and its people were first mentioned. |
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 Does Facebook
Have a Case? Facebook is
suing a company called Teachbook , which operates
a social networking site for teachers, apparently because it has "book"
in its name and "competes" with Facebook. Teachbook is described as "a
professional community for teachers". Sounds like a threat to
Facebook's existence doesn't it?
Well we know of a book that predates Facebook and tells us all about
Somerset. Yes "The Doomsdaybook! The Domesday Book was commissioned in
December 1085 by William the Conqueror, who invaded England in 1066.
The first draft was completed in August 1086 and contained records for
13,418 settlements in the English counties south of the rivers Ribble
and Tees (the border with Scotland at the time).Read about Somerset in
The
Doomsday Book
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 I'm Cerdic First King of Wessex. Welcome to my Kingdom. Below you will find a list of Tourist Offices in Somerset who will be only too pleased to make your visit pleasant. After that are the Great Somerset Attractions. On the left here is our area click map for you to go to the sites in the towns & villages in Somerset & Avon. we have a multitude of reference pages which were created some time ago and are now under reconstruction. So on here you will find dedicated pages to specialist activities in Wessex & Mercia. These include a list of Agricultural ,Horse Shows etc, The Wessex Hall of Fame, Michelin starred restaurants in Wessex,Seaside Resorts,Theatres in Wessex & the UK, List of Films made in Wessex, Wessex Names, Golf Clubs, Football Clubs, Rugby Clubs, and Racetracks . Campers & Caravanners have their own dedicated section too. I have even got my own page for readers letters and news snippets, mainly from my ancient capital Chard. Contact Me by clicking here |
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LOCATIONS |
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| BATH |
Abbey
Chambers,
Abbey
Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LY. Tel: 01225 477101 Fax: 01225
477787 Email:
tourism@bathnes.gov.uk |
| BRIDGWATER |
50
High
Street,Bridgwater.
Tel: 01278 427652, Fax: 01278 453489 Email: bridgwater.tic@sedgemoor.gov.uk |
| BRISTOL |
Centre
Harbourside,
Anchor
Road, WildWalk At Bristol, Bristol. BS1 5DB Tel:
0906 711 2191 |
| BRUTON |
The Dove Cote Building, 26 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AA Tel/Fax: 01749 812851 Email: tourism@southsomerset.gov.uk |
| BURNHAM-ON-SEA |
South
Esplanade,
Burnham-on-Sea.
Tel: 01278 787852, Fax: 01278 781282 Email: burnham.tic@sedgemoor.gov.uk |
| CARTGATE |
South
Somerset
Information
Office, Cargate Picnic Site, Stoke Sub Hamdon.
Tel:
01935 829333 Fax: 01935 824644 Email: cartgate.tic@southsomerset.gov.uk |
| CASTLE CARY | The Market House, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH Tel: 01963 351763 |
| CHARD |
Guildhall
,Fore
Street,Chard,TA20
1PP Telephone : 01460 260051 Email: chardtic@chard.gov.uk
Open: Easter - end October Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm, Saturday 10am
- 1pm (all year) November -
Easter Monday
- Friday 11am - 4pm |
| CHEDDAR |
The
Gorge,
Cheddar.
Tel: 01934 744071, Fax: 01934 744614 Email: cheddar.tic@sedgemoor.gov.uk |
| CLAYHIDON | Blackdowns Welcome Centre, Heasel Farm, Clayhidon. EX15 3TH Tel: 01823 680280 |
| CLEVEDON | Clevedon Library, 37 Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 6NN Tel: 01934 426020 Email: clevedon.library@n-somerset.gov.uk |
| CREWKERNE |
Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN Tel: 01460 462462 Fax: 01460 78790 Email: crewkernecommunityoffice@southsomerset.gov.uk |
| DULVERTON |
7-9
Fore
Street,
Dulverston, Somerset TA22 9EX Tel 01398 323841 Email
: dulvertonvc@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk |
| DUNSTER |
Dunster
Steep,
Dunster,
Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SE Tel 01643 821835.
E-mail: NPCDunster®
exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk |
| EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK |
Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL Tel: 01398 323665 Fax: 01398 323150 Email: info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk |
| FROME |
The
Round
Tower,
2 Bridge Street, Frome, BA11 1BB Tel: 01373 467271
Fax: 01373 451733 Email: frome.tic@ukonline.co.uk |
| GLASTONBURY |
The
Tribunal,
9
High Street, Glastonbury. Tel: 01458 832954, Fax: 01458
832949, Email: glastonbury.tic@ukonline.co.uk |
| GORDANO |
Welcome
Break
Services,
M5-J19, Portbury, Bristol, BS20 7XG Tel: 01275 375516
Fax: 01275 375516 Email: gordano@btconnect.com |
| ILMINSTER | The Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AN Tel: 01460 57294 |
| LANGPORT | Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PR Tel: 01458 253527 |
| MINEHEAD |
Warren Road, Minehead, TA24 5BG Tel: 01643 702624 Fax: 01643 707166 Email: visitor@westsomerset.gov.uk |
| NETHER STOWEY | (Quantock Info) Tel: 01278 733642 Fax: 01278 732845 |
| PODIMORE
VISITOR CENTRE (only open April to end October) |
The
Travel
Lodge
Site, Podimore Roundabout, A303, Nr Yeovil Tel: 01935 841302, Fax: 01935 841294 Email: podimore.tic@ukonline.co.uk |
| PORLOCK
VISITOR CENTRE |
The
Old
School,
West End, High Street, Porlock, Somerset
TA24 8QD Phone: 01643 863150 Fax: 01643 863014 eMail |
| SHEPTON
MALLET |
48
High
Street,
Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AS Tel: 01749 345258 Fax: 01749
345258 Website:www.sheptonmallet-touristinfocentre.co.uk/ Email: sheptonmallet.tic@ukonline.co.uk |
| SOMERSET
VISITOR CENTRE (closed Sat & Sun in the winter months) |
Sedgemoor
Services,
M5
South, Axbridge. Tel: 01934 750833, Fax: 01934 750755 Email: somersetvisitorcentre@somerset.gov.uk |
| SOMERTON |
Jaspers Media Centre, West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PS Email: tourism@southsomerset.gov.uk |
| STREET,
CLARKS VILLAGE |
Farm
Road,
Street.
Tel: 01458 447384, Fax: 01458 447393 Email: street.tic@ukonline.co.uk |
| TAUNTON |
The
Library,
Paul
Street, Taunton. Tel: 01823 336344, Fax: 01823 340308 Email: tautic@somerset.gov.uk |
| WATCHET |
The
Esplanade,
Watchet,
Somerset TA23 0AJ tel: 01984 632101 fax: 01984
633344 email: tourism@watchettowncouncil.org |
| WATCHET MARINA |
Harbour Road, Watchet, TA23 0AQ Tel: 01984 631264 Fax: 01984 634893 Email: enquiries@watchet-harbour-marina.com |
| WELLINGTON |
30
Fore
Street,
Wellington, TA21 8AQ Tel: 01823 663379, Fax: 01823 667279 Email: wellingtontic@tauntondeane.gov.uk |
| WELLS |
Town
Hall,
Market
Place, Wells. Tel: 01749 672552, Fax: 01749 670869, Email: wells.tic@ukonline.co.uk |
| WESSEX |
Online
Tourist
Office. |
| WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
Beach
Lawns,
Weston-Super-Mare,
BS23 1AT Tel: 01934 888800 Fax: 01934 64174 Email: touristinfo@n-somerset.gov.uk |
| WINCANTON |
Town Hall, Market Place, Wincanton, BA9 9LD Tel / Fax: 01963 31693 Email: wintic@hotmail.com |
| WIVELISCOMBE |
Wiveliscombe House, The Square, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JT Tel: 01984 624777 Fax: 01984 624772 Email: communityoffice@wiveliscombe.com |
| YEOVIL (closed Sat & Sun in the winter months) |
Petter's
House,
Petter's
Way, Yeovil. Tel: 01935 462991, Fax: 01935 434065 Email: yeoviltic@southsomerset.gov.uk |
ATTRACTIONS IN SOMERSET
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Founded in 1777
The Royal Bath & West of England Society are a
Somerset based registered charity that aims to encourage agriculture,
the arts and commerce. The Society owns the Royal Bath & West
Showground, a 240 acre site near Shepton Mallet, which is home to a
series of world class shows and events in Somerset throughout the year.
The biggest
event in the calendar is The Royal Bath and West Show, which takes
place over the Spring half term.
It's probably the biggest agricutural show in the country and a great
day out in Somerset for families, friends & rural enthusiasts!
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This is where all aspects of farming and rural life can be seen, from the best of British livestock to the latest business innovations in farming. The show offers the perfect day out for the whole family; the best for shopping, food, flowers, crafts, country pursuits, equestrian competitions and arena displays. |
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The 2012 Royal Bath
and West Show takes place near Shepton Mallet in Somerset from
Wednesday 30th May - Saturday 2nd June. Make sure to buy your tickets
in advance and save ££'s on the standard entrance price
plus you'll get
free entry for up to three childen under 16 with every adult ticket! There's more happening than you think at the country's biggest rural festival and there really is something for everyone, from food lovers to families and farmers to fashionistas! From the country’s finest livestock and over 600 trade stands to the National Cheese Awards and the UK’s biggest cider competition. It's your chance to experience canoeing, visit an art exhibition, sample and purchase some of the best British produce, marvel at the birds of prey in the Countryside Arena or watch some of the finest animals in the country. There's so much to see and do...you'll want to come back another day! To find out more about last years show please read on or click on the links in the top right of this page. We will be updating these pages over the coming months in the lead up to the 2012 show so please do visit again soon - and rest assured that the 2012 show will be bigger and better than ever before! Can You Bake a Pie Fit for Royalty?The Royal Bath & West Show is on the look-out for the
ultimate pie
to be crowned the King or Queen of Pies. We are looking for the perfect
savoury and sweet pies fit for Royalty, brimming with mouth-watering
ingredients from the South West that can really wow the tastebuds. |
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County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY Wessex  www.somerset.gov.uk |
Telephone : 01823 355455 Fax : 01823 355 156 |
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SOMERSET HERITAGE CENTRE Somerset Heritage CentreBrunel Way, Langford Mead, Norton Fitzwarren Taunton, TA2 6SF Telephone 01823 278805 (enquiries) 01823 337600 (appointments) Please make an appointment if you need a guaranteed place in the searchroom. Fax 01823 347459 Email archives@somerset.gov.uk http://www1.somerset.gov.uk/archives/
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GARY
MUSEUM Displays of country and domestic life throughout the ages. |
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First
Floor,
Market
House, Castle Gary NO WEBSITE |
Tel: 01963 351334 |
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North Somerset ShowThis 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.
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AMMERDOWN
HOUSE
The garden was
designed by Lutyens for a house designed by James Wyatt in 1790. A
scissors plan was used to integrate the axes of the house and the
orangery with the garden. It hinges on an enclosed garden with
sculptural topiary in yew. Other enclosures contain a rose garden and
an open air theatre.
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Radstock, Bath, Somerset, BA3 5SH AMMERDOWN HOUSE CLICK |
Tel: 01761 433709
Fax: 01761 433094 |
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ASHTON COURT ESTATE
A sixteenth century house and deer park with a
nineteenth century garden. There is a terraced lawn, a sunken garden, a
pond, and a rose garden. Repton wrote, in 1803, that while a 'wealthy
mechanic' might associate the view of Bristol with 'ideas of labour',
the 'country gentleman, who never visits the city but to partake in its
amusements' would appreciate the view. |
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Long Ashton, Bristol, Somerset, BS41 9JN ASHTON COURT CLICK |
Tel: 0117 963 3438 |
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BARRINGTON COURT GARDENS (NATIONAL
TRUST)
Barrington
Court
Garden was laid out in the 1920's by the Lyles to a
structured
design influenced by Gertrude Jekyl - especially evident in the
graceful Lily Garden. The garden is divided into several sections
with a stunning white
garden and white flowering and silver leaved plants in outer and inner
borders, Pergolas support wisteria, clematis and honeysuckles. There is
a central pool garden with surrounding beds of annuals. Large kitchen
garden. You will see fabulous displays of sweetpeas which add
great colour to the gardens at Barrington Court. Well worth a visit.
The house is also open to the public.
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Barrington, Nr
Ilminster, Somerset Map BARRINGTON COURT CLICK |
Fax : 01460 242614 |
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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. A fortified and moated
medieval
palace, now the Bishop's residence, with a ruined banqueting hall which
has been made into a garden. There is an arboretum in the grounds.
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Bishop's
Palace,
Wells BISHOPS PALACE WELLS CLICK |
Tel: 01749 678691 |
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BLAISE HAMLET GARDENS
A picturesque hamlet
designed in 1809. The rustic cottages were designed by John Nash and
Repton's sons helped with the layout.
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Blaise Castle House, Henbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS10 BLAISE HAMLET GARDENS CLICK |
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SODBURY Camers - The 4 acre garden surrounds an Elizabethan farmhouse (not open) on the Cotswolds escarpment with fine views over the Severn of the Welsh mountains. It is divided into a range of areas both formal and informal which are planted with a very wide range of species to give interest throughout the year Includes parterre, topiary, Japanese garden, bog shade and prairie areas, white and hot gardens, waterfalls and woodland walks. |
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Old Sodbury, BS37 6RG0 CAMERS CLICK |
Tel 0145432243 |
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CANNINGTON COLLEGE
The
Walled
Gardens lie within the grounds of a mediaeval Priory, and many
of its fine buildings, including the walls of the gardens, remain. Over
the last few years, the Walled Gardens have undergone a dramatic period
of redevelopment. The areas now open to the public represent phase one
of the development. Other areas where work is yet to be undertaken,
will see the construction of planting of a Formal Rose Garden. Plants
of Note : Australasian Garden; Herbaceous Border; Blue Garden;
Sub Tropical Walk; Wisteria Collection; Arid and Tropical areas;
Botanical Glasshouse; Mediterranean-climate zone; Victorian style
fernery |
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Cannington,
Bridgwater, TA5 2LS CANNINGTON COLLEGE GARDENS CLICK |
Tel: 01278 655000 |
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CAVEMAN
RESTAURANT
The Caveman Restaurant,
at the entrance to the Cheddar Caves, is flourishing but Jellicoe's
'fish pond' glass roof is said to have leaked and was replaced with a
solid roof. The seting and design of the restaurant suggest a gateway
to the underworld.
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Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 |
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CHARD NATURE RESERVOIR The reservoir provides an exciting opportunity to observe wildlife. Over 150 species of birds. A two mile marked walk is in this nature reserve. |
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Oaklands Road,
Chard |
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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 |
Tel: 01458 831154 |
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CITY OF BATH BOTANICAL GARDENS
One of the most
delightful features of the Royal Victoria Park, the Botanical Gardens
were formed in 1887 and within their 3.8 hectares (9 and a half acres)
is one of the finest collections of plants on limestone, certainly in
the West Country. Less than a mile from Bath City Centre in the
north
west corner of the Park, the gardens boast many choice trees, shrubs, a
fine herbaceous border, a rock garden and pool, a scented walk, a
collection of old shrub roses, and a replica of a Roman Temple (the
City’s exhibit at the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in
1924). These are just a few of the many attractive and interesting
features of the garden. To mark the centenary in 1987 the gardens were
extended to include the Great Dell, a disused quarry and formally part
of the park itself, which already contained a very fine collection of
conifers. It has been developed into a woodland garden, and contains
ever more plants and features to add to this fascinating and beautiful
park.The Temple of Minerva in the Gardens was carefully adapted and
extended in 2009 to create an indoor Interpretation Centre for visitors
and schools / groups. The Interpretation Centre has a 15 minute video
explaining the Heritage Lottery Fund restoration of Royal Victoria Park
along with other information and occasional exhibitions. The Centre is
open during week days only but is available for bookings by schools and
groups at other times.
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Royal Victoria Park,
Marlborough Lane, Bath, Somerset, , BA1 2NQ CITY OF BATH BOTANICAL GARDENS CLICK |
Tel : (01225) 394041 |
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CLAVERTON MANOR GARDEN
At the American museum
there is a garden which is based on the Mount Vernon Garden at George
Washington's home.The
garden consists of borders divided by a number of paths the main one of
which leads to the Old School House. Plenty of colour including shrubs
and herbaceous plantings. In front of the main house is a small herb
garden with a small shop selling herbs. The arboretum
features North American trees and shrubs and beyond this are tree
trails, including the Lewis and Clark trail showing some of the trees
which were discovered on their voyage of discovery 200 years ago. Well
worth visiting if combined with a visit to the fascinating museum. Tea
Room,
Shop, Partial disabled access.
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The American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD, CLAVERTON MANOR GARDEN CLICK |
Tel 01225 460503 |
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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 |
Tel: 01984 640377 |
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CLEVEDON
COURT GARDEN
A fourteenth
century house with a terraced garden, started by Sir Abraham Elton
c1775. It has woods, herbaceous borders and a bowling green. Blomfield
saw it as a good example of 'combined terrace and bank work'.
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Tickenham Road, Cl Clevedon, Bristol, Somerset, BS21 6QU CLEVEDON COURT GARDEN CLICK |
Tel : 01275 872257 |
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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. A Tudor house, on the site of a monastery, with
a deer park and a re-created parterre planted with old roses. There is
also a herb garden and a peacock house.
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Monksilver,
Taunton,
TA4
4JG Daily, April-Aug, 9am-5pm COMBE SYDENHAM COUNTRY PARK CLICK |
Tel: 0800 7838572 |
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COTHAY
MANOR
AND GARDENS
The
Cothay
Manor Garden by the River Tone covers around 12 acres and was
designed in the 1920s by R Cooper. It is now a plantsman's paradise
surrounding perhaps the most perfect example of a small classic
medieval manor. Many garden rooms, each a garden in itself, are set off
the 200 yard yew walk.In addition there is a bog garden with azaleas
and drifts of primuli, fine trees, cottage garden, courtyards and a
river walk.
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Cothay
Manor,
Greenham,
nr. Wellington May-Sept. Wed, Thur, Sun - 2pm-6pm. COTHAY MANOR CLICK |
Tel: 01823 674133 |
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CROWE HALL GARDEN
More remarkable
than
the house, which is built on one of the seven hills surrounding Bath,
are its 10 acres of gardens that date from the 18th century. ''The
garden presents a picture of great natural grandeur,’’ noted the
Journal of Horticulture and Home Farmer as early as 1906. ''The
construction of descending terraces and huge retaining walls give it an
Italian appearance within an English setting.’’ There are also miles of
shady walks, grottos that lead from one of 12 terraced levels to
another and water features. And there are unexpected small gardens: one
is the Hercules Garden, designed in 1995, where the Grecian demigod
appears once in his lion skin and once in a mosaic pool; while another
is the Teazle Garden, so named in memory of a dog. Gardens: 7 & 21
May, 11 June & 16 July 14.00-18.00, at other times by arrangement.
Hall: by arrangement only
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Widcombe Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6AR NO CROWE HALL GARDEN CLICK |
Tel : 01225-310322 |
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DILLINGTON HOUSE
Dillington
House hosts a number of taster days and residential courses including
silk painting, photography, creative writing, family history, music
appreciation, and many more. |
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Ilminster
TA19
9DT Dillington House |
Tel: 01460 52427 |
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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 |
Tel: 01761 235161 |
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DUNSTER
CASTLE GARDENS
Dunster Castle and gardens is in beautiful
setting close to the sea and Exmoor.. This fortified storybook Dunster
Castle was the home of the Luttrell
family for 600 years. Famous for its lemon tree, Arbutus, Camellias,
mimosa and Sequoia. Fine border of rare shrubs surrounds a lawn near
the keep. Along the river thrives a variety of sub-tropical plants.
Snowdrops and daffodils in parkland setting of 28 acres.Also make sure to visit Dunster Castle and village. |
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Dunster Castle, Nr Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SL DUNSTER CASTLE CLICK |
Tel : 01643 821314 |
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DUNSTER
TYTHE BARN
It is not certain when
the Tithe Barn was built but, in M J A
Beacham's book "West Country Tithe Barns", we are told that the tithes
of the De Mohun estates passed to the priory between 1090 and 1100.The
Tithe Barn is referred to as being in existence in 1498 in Maxwell
Lyte's " History of Dunster ", although on a 14th century map of
Dunster, the priory buildings, the Dovecote and a large building on the
site of the present Tithe Barn are shown.The
tithe, or payment in kind, of 10% of the annual produce in crops,
livestock, orchards and gardens was an ancient custom in the Christian
west following the Mosaic Law and is referred to in Deuteronomy:- "Set
aside a tithe - a tenth of all that your fields produce each year being
the tithe of all your crops and store it in your town". Tithes first
came to England with St Augustine (d. 604) and by the end of the 10th
century, tithe payments had become compulsory everywhere, and so,
during the next four or five centuries, tithe barns were constructed to
store the produce. The Tithe Barn is owned by the Crown Estate
Commissioners.
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Tythe
Barn Priory Green Dunster Somerset TA24 6RY Email at info@dunstertithebarn.co.uk TYTHE BARN CLICK |
Tel: 01643 821246 |
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DUNSTER
WATER
MILL
Stroll down the main
street (watch
out for the traffic!) past the church and the castle, and follow the
signs to the watermill. This is a working mill (entrance fee) and next
to it is a pretty little tearooms with garden by the mill stream.The
West
Country's
finest working water mill, built in 1680, the mill is set in
magnificent surroundings alongside the River Avill overlooking Exmoor
National Park, only minutes from Dunster Castle and High Street. |
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Mill
Lane,
Dunster,TA24
6SL Apr-Oct. Mon-Thurs and Sat-Sun 10.30am-5pm. DUNSTER WATERMILL CLICK |
Tel: 01643 821759 |
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EAST LAMBROOK
COUNTRY GARDEN
Margery
Fish
created this garden at East Lambrook which has become one of the
best known in England. Whilst
fairly
small it has a feeling of covering more ground than it does. The design is
informal with hardly a straight line. Her garden has been restored by
new owners and is full of rare plants. Very strong on herbaceous it
also contains the best collection of hardy geraniums in the country. There is an excellent nursery selling many unusual
plants at very reasonable prices..
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Nr South
Pemberton, Somerset EAST LAMBROOK CLICK |
Fax : 01460 242344 |
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FORDE ABBEY & GARDENS "One of the Top Ten Gardens in England" Maginficent 12th Century house, 30 acres of gardens, plant centre, gift shop, tea room, pottery exhibition, forge. Gardens open daily throughout the year 10.00-4.30. House open 1.00pm to 4.30pm on Tues to Fri,Sun & Bank hols. 26th March to end October.The Roper Family welcome you to their unique house and 30 acres of world famous gardens at Forde Abbey tucked away in the Somerset countryside. Founded by Cistercian monks over 800 years ago it became one of the richest and learned monasteries in the country. The Garden was developed in the 1800s and you can explore the many different aspects from spring bulbs, herbaceous borders along the canal, an amazing bog garden, arboretum, lakes and working kitchen garden. |
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Nr Chard |
Tel :01460 221290 |
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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.An ancient mill surrounded by a garden with colour-themed
planting. Sculptures are exhibited around the garden. |
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Bruton Mid May-Sep, Thurs, Sun and Bank Hols 2pm-5pm. GANTS MILL & GARDEN CLICK |
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 |
Tel: 01984 667213 |
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THE GEORGIAN GARDEN
A
re-created Georgian town garden, designed after archaeological work by
the Bath Archaeological Trust. The original garden was made in the
1760s. In 1985 it was decided to make better use of the garden and the
positions of the flower beds, paths and the trellis were located by
excavation by the Bath Archaeological Trust. The garden features the
beautiful variegated leaves and double flowers that were particularly
popular in the Georgian period and follows the original layout –
typically simple and formal. And although the plants that grew in the
garden were not recorded, species known to have been used in town
gardens of the period have been planted. Staff from the Council’s Parks
Department try to keep the garden as authentically 18th century as
possible. They do not use pesticides and they use an authentic Georgian
roller to go over the gravel.The garden is open from 9am until dusk.
Entry is free to everyone and the garden can be accessed via Gravel
Walk in Royal Victoria Park.
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Gravel Walk, Bath, Somerset, THE GEORGIAN GARDEN CLICK |
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GREENCOMBE GARDEN
Greencombe is a
post-war garden, having been started in 1946 by Horace
Stroud. It is
a strip of 3.5 acres on the edge of ancient woodland. The
light
comes from the north, with a sweep of sky down to the
Bristol
Channel. To the south rise wooded slopes, that tumble
between high
Exmoor and the sea. The name comes from
the combe (or valley)
behind, which is the only one in this arc of hills with a
sward of
grass but no water. Since September 1966 it has been in
the care and
custody of Joan Loraine whose dedication to the garden
has produced what you see today.
Although most of these wonderful plants
have been deliberately
planted in their present positions, the garden gives you the impression
that it occurred naturally and that the paths wander
around the
plants that already existed, so natural is the layout. For
at least
the last 37 years Greencombe has been an organic garden
using between 25 and
30 tons of home produced compost and leaf-mould each year.
The
gardens contain four national plant collections: Erythronium
(small
mountain lilies); Polystichum (the thumbs-up fern); Vaccinium
(Wortleberries world-wide) and Gaultheria (berries for bears).
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Porlock, Somerset, , TA24 8NU GREENCOMBE GARDEN CLICK |
Tel : 01643 862363 |
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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.A twentieth century Arts and
Crafts garden in and around an old walled garden on a hillside. The
planting is good. It is by Penelope Hobhouse, author of Colour In Your
Garden, followed by Nori and Sandra Pope, who have also written a book
on planting design with colour. The most intensively cared-for part of
the garden is within the old walled vegetable garden of Hadspen House.
Since it is on a hillside, it looks less like a vegetable garden than
other examples of this genre." |
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Hadspen House,
Castle Cary Mar-Sept and Bank Hol Mon 10am-5pm. HADSPEN HOUSE & GARDENS CLICK |
Tel: 01749 813707 |
| HAMHILL COUNTRY PARK |
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Stoke sub Hamdon, Somerset | |
| HANHAM COURT GARDENS The garden of garden designers Isabel and Julian
Bannnerman.
Half way between Bath and Bristol, this unexpectedly rural mediaeval monastic enclave at the end of a tiny lane near the River Avon, has provided us with a remarkable opportunity to create, over fifteen years, a deeply romantic, scented garden. The 'Dell' is home to a stumpery such as the one we created at Highgrove for The Prince of Wales, with ferns, tree ferns, massed snowdrops, hellebores, dog tooth violets, violets and primroses, magnolias, wild rambling roses rampaging through trees, pools and stream. The formal garden is a fortified bastion with fountains, luscious borders of old roses and tree peonies, scented perennials and bulbs, lilies and daturas in pots, punctuated by buildings and doorways which lead out into the miniature parkland, orchard, wildflower meadows, and simple cutting and vegetable gardens. Each month offers different delights; starting in April when under the magnificent Walnut tree, whose branches spread across a diameter of 94ft, ‘snakes head’ fritillaries stand in fragile thousands, to be followed by pheasant-eye narcissus and foaming cow parsley, and the house is draped in wisteria and yellow banksian roses. |
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Hanham Court, Ferry Lane, Hanham Abbots, Bristol, Somerset, BS15 3NT Email info@hanhamcourt.co.uk HANHAM COURT GARDENS CLICK |
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HATCH
COURT
Hatch
Court
is
an elegant Palladian mansion set in an
exceptionally fine park. The house has a good collection of
pictures and furniture, a china room and a military museum. A
herd of fallow deer graze in the park and there are magnificent trees
and wonderful views.The beautiful gardens at Hatch Court have been
extensively restored the present owners. The highlight is a huge
working walled kitchen garden. Before 1984 this productive garden
was a complete wilderness but since then it has been brilliantly
restored by Robin and Janie Odgers.
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From Taunton go south-east on A358 for 5 miles. Turn left for Hatch Beauchamp and left at village crossroads for garden. | |
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HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY GARDEN
This Georgian town house
was the home of William Herschel (1738-1822), the astronomer who
discovered Uranus in 1781. This is a re-creation of the garden as it
might have been in his time
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19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BL HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY GARDEN CLICK |
Tel: +44 (0)1225 446 865 Fax: +44 (0) 1225 446 865 |
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HESTERCOMBE GARDENS 50 acres of
beautiful formal gardens and parkland boasting 3 centuries of garden
history set the stage for Hestercombe Gardens. |
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Cheddon Fitzpaine,
Taunton,
Somerset TA2 8LG |
Tel:
01823 413923 Fax : 01823 413747 |
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HIGHER ORCHARD
Bed &
Breakfast. Home produce breakfast, fantastic gardens and incredible
views. Graham and Janet Lamacraft welcome you to their charming
Victorian house in the unique medieval village of Dunster. Higher
Orchard was built in 1864 on ground which was once orchard land
belonging to the Benedictine Priory (founded around 1090) and is one of
the very few Dunster properties with open views and off road parking.
www.higherorchard-dunster.co.uk |
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30
St
Georges Street Dunster TA24 6RS |
01643 821 915 |
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LADY FARM
Lady Farm garden has really been making a name
for itself over recent years. It is a favourite with garden
photographers and has all year interest. The 'prairie' and 'steppe'
style plantings are a real highlight not to be missed but there is much
more. A shady hosta walk, with birch and hydrangeas, leads to a
lake
which has been created from a stream. This is surrounded by natural
planting which blend into a wildflower meadow. A stream tumbles into a
deep ravine before resuming to its natural course. Whilst there is much to see the garden is designed to be low maintenance. |
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Chelwood, Somerset BS39 4NN LADY FARM CLICK |
Tel+44 (0)1761 490770 |
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LOWER SEVERALLS
An enchanting
and original garden set in front of an 18th century hamstone farmhouse.
Lower Severalls has an informal air with
profuse
herbaceous borders around the house and innovative features including a
living dogwood basket, a wadi and scented garden. Nursery specialises in herbs, herbaceous perenials and
conservatory plants.
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Lower Severalls,
Crewkerne TA18 7NX LOWER SEVERALLS CLICK |
Tel 01460 73234 |
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KILVER COURT
GARDENS
The original
nineteenth century gardens were created for the workers of Kilver
Court. The gardens were restored in the 1960s and opened to the public
for the first time in 2008. There is a parterre, millpond and boating
lake. Kilver Court Gardens was first created by Ernest Jardine,
MP of
East Somerset, in 1880 and established what was known as ‘Jardine’s
Park’, using the mill ponds as a boating lake and the surrounding
gardens for the workers recreation. Fruit and vegetables were also
grown to provide mid-day meals for the workers- a vegetable garden has
newly been reinstated!
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Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5NF KILVER COURT CLICK |
Tel: 01749 340417 |
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LYTES CARY
MANOR (NATIONAL TRUST)
Acquired
by the National
Trust in 1949, this manor house and grounds is located in the depths of
rural Somerset. The Tudor great hall and 14th Century chapel are two of
the most popular attractions here. The house was once the home of
medieval herbalist Henry Lyte and this former owner planted many of the
plants still growing in the grounds. There are plenty of estate walks
to enjoy the rich architectural and cultural history.A medieval/Tudor
manor house once owned by a sixteenth century herbalist. The entrance
forecourt has a central path flanked by yew topiary. A gate leads to a
long mixed border designed by Graham Stuart Thomas. There are yew
alleys and other compartments. Christopher Hussey described the garden
as 'a necklace of garden rooms strung on green corridors'. Sir Henry
Lyte, author of the Niewe Herball (1578), lived here. |
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Charlton
Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7HU Map LYTES CARY CLICK |
Tel :01935 843600 |
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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. An eighteenth century
house with an eighteenth century arboretum and a twentieth century Arts
and Crafts garden. The terraced garden was made in 1906, by Parsons and
Partridge, and re-planted in the 1960s. Milton Lodge Gardens have good
planting and fine views over Wells and its cathedral. The swimming pool
was built in 1967 and contributes to the garden design. The soil is
highly alkaline.
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Old
Bristol
Road,
Wells Easter-end Oct. Tues, Weds, Sun, 2pm-5pm MILTON LODGE GARDEN CLICK |
Tel: 01749 672168 |
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MONTECUTE HOUSE
his
outstanding
Elizabethan house was built for Sir Edward Phelips, who was
Speaker of the House of Commons. It retains many Elizabethan features,
including decorative panelling and plasterwork, heraldic glass and a
magnificent long gallery. It is now owned by the National Trust and
used as an outpost by the National Portrait Gallery. The gardens were
laid out at the same time as the house and feature two charming
Elizabethan pavilions, a Victorian orangery and a restaurant in the
stables. |
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Montacute, Nr
Yeovil, Somerset TA15 6X Map MONTACUTE HOUSE CLICK |
Tel :01935 823289 |
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MUCHELNEY
ABBEY
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nr
Langport Apr-Oct. Mon-Tues 10am-6pm (to end of Sept); Wed-Sun 10am-5pm (to end of Oct). Map MUCHELNEY ABBEY CLICK |
Tel: 01458 250664 |
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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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PARADE GARDENS BATH
Parade Gardens is one of
the best examples of a Victorian Public Garden, in a very beautiful and
very well-run city. The Gardens are beside the River Avon,
overlooking
Pulteney Bridge and Pulteney Weir. There is a bandstand and
the
floral bedding displays are some of the best in Britain.
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Bath,
Somerset |
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PRIOR PARK LANDSCAPE GARDEN
One of only four
Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior
Park, which was created in the 18th century by local entrepreneur Ralph
Allen, with advice from 'Capability' Brown and the poet Alexander Pope.
The garden is set in a sweeping valley where visitors can enjoy
magnificent views of Bath. Restoration of the 'Wilderness' has
reinstated the Serpentine Lake, Cascade and Cabinet.
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Ralph
Allen
Drive, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5AH PRIOR PARK LANDSCAPE GARDEN CLICK |
Tel
:
01225 833422 |
| THE
RED
LODGE GARDEN A
re-creation of a seventeenth century town garden. The trellis work at
the Red Lodge Garden was based on a seventeenth-century design.
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Park Row, Bristol, Somerset, BS1 5LJ THE RED LODGE GARDEN CLICK |
Tel : 0117 9211360 |
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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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STOKE-SUB-HAMDON PRIORY 14/15th century farm
buildings, formerly a priests' residence. Great Hall open every day
during the summer.
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North
Street, Stoke-sub-Hamdon TA14 6QP STOKE SUB HAMDEN PRIORY CLICK |
Tel:
01935
823289 |
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TINTINHULL
HOUSE GARDEN
A seventeenth century house with a Arts and
Crafts garden. The Eagle Court is thought to have been made in the
eighteenth century but the other garden compartments were made in the
first two decades of the twentieth century. It has a distinct 'Golden
Afternoon' flavour. Captain and Mrs Reiss bought the house in 1933 and
added the Pool Garden as a memorial to a nephew who was shot down over
a Malta convoy during the Second World War. Penelope Hobhouse, author
of Colour in Your Garden (1984) worked here from 1980 to 1993 and the
garden is described by her in Penelope Hobhouse on Gardening (1994).
The standard of the planting design is not now as good as in the
photographs in her book. |
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Farm Street,
Tintinhull , Somerset, BA22 8PZ TINTINHULL HOUSE GARDEN CLICK |
Tel : 01935 823289 |
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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 |
Tel: 01935 823203 |
| TYNTESFIELD GARDEN A Victorian
Gothic-Revival house and garden . There is a working kitchen garden.
Tyntesfield is a recent National Trust acquisition (2002) and
restoration and conservation work is still ongoing.
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Wraxall, Somerset, BS48 1NT TYNTESFIELD GARDEN CLICK |
Tel : 0844 800
4966 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL BOTANIC
GARDEN In 2006, the
University of Bristol Botanic Garden was moved from the previous site
at Bracken Hill to The Holmes. The garden will focus on four themed
plant collections: Plant Evolution, Plants of Mediterranean Climate
Regions, Useful Plants, Local Flora and Rare Native Plants.
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The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, Somerset, BS9 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL BOTANIC GARDEN CLICK |
Tel : 0117 331
4906. |
| WAYFORD MANOR The garden at
Wayford Manor was designed by Harold Peto in 1902 and surrounds a manor
house. There are terraces, pools and topiary, partly on the site of an
Elizabethan garden. It is a good example of the Arts and Crafts style
with a transition from a terrace in front of the house to an 'informal'
wild garden. The manor is well maintained and well planted.
A rock
garden was added in the 1930s and there are several pools with lush
planting in the lower part of the garden.
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Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8QG |
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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 |
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YEOVIL
COUNTRY PARK
This diverse 88 acre Country Park is located on the south and eastern edges of Yeovil. The park includes the areas known as Ninesprings, Penn Hill Park, Summerhouse Hill and Riverside Walk. There are rivers, a lake, open grassland, woodland and a children's play area. |
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Yeovil Country Park, Park at
Goldenstones Leisure Centre, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ YEOVIL COUNTRY PARK CLICK |
tel: 01935 462932
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| BBC
Somerset Sound |
talk; news and
sport; contemporary
and oldies am1566 |
| BCR FM |
adult contemporary music; news and information fm107.4
(Bridgwater, Somerset) |
| Ivel
FM |
adult
contemporary music; news and information fm105.6 (Yeovil,Somerset
and West Dorset)
fm106.6 |
HEART |
top 40 chart and adult contemporary music fm102.6
(Somerset) 97.1 (Yeovil) 96.5 (Taunton)
listen
live on our audio pages address
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| Star
107.7 |
adult contemporary music; oldies
fm107.7 (Weston-super-Mare, N.
Somerset and Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset) address
&
telephone
number This station was
previously known as WFM |
| Quay West FM |
adult contemporary music; oldies fm102.4
(Watchet, West Somerset) fm100.8 (Porlock, West
Somerset)
listen
live on our audio pages |
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&
BATH
and NORTH EAST SOMERSET
RADIO STATIONS |
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| Bath FM |
adult contemporary music;
oldies fm 107.9 (Bath, Bath
and North-East Somerset) |
| BBC Radio Bristol |
talk; news and sport; contemporary and oldies
fm 94.9 (Bristol)
fm 95.5 fm 104.6 (Bath, Bath and North-East Somerset) am 1548 (Bristol) dab also available on local DAB digital radio, in the Bristol and Bath area listen now to BBC Radio Bristol news & sport on our audio pages |
| Classic Gold
1260 |
oldies and easy listening am 1260 (Bristol
and Bath and North-East Somerset)
dab also available on local DAB digital
radio,
in
the Bristol and
Bath area listen
live on our audio pages |
| Kiss |
contemporary
dance
and
classic dance anthems DAB
available
on
local DAB digital
radio, in the Bristol and Bath area.
listen
live on our audio pages |
| GWR FM |
top 40
chart music . fm 96.3 (Bristol)
fm 103.0 (Bath, Bath
and North-East Somerset) DAB Bristol's GWR FM also available on local DAB digital radio, in the Bristol and Western Bath areas DAB Bath's GWR FM also available on local DAB digital radio, in Eastern Bath and and West Wiltshire areas listen live on our audio pages address & telephone number Visit GWR FM's other website |
| Passion |
melodic MOR & world music; talk and green
issues. DAB
available on local DAB digital radio, in the Bristol and Bath area. listen
live on our audio pages |
| Star 107.2 |
adult contemporary music; soul and r&b; jazz;
dance; classic rock. fm 107.2 (Bristol
and Kingswood, South Gloucestershire) address
&
telephone
number |
| The Storm |
modern rock music from the
last ten years. DAB available on local DAB
digital radio, in the Bristol and Bath area. listen
live on our audio pages |
| Vibe FM |
See the regional
listing for further information and links |
| Xfm |
new rock,
dance and indie. DAB available on local DAB digital
radio, in the Bristol and Bath area.
listen
live on our audio pages |
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The Old Dairy Bason Bridge |
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The Old Dairy,
Churchland Farm, Newmans Lane,
Bason Bridge, Somerset. TA9 4RJ
www.churchlandfarm.com/ The
Old Dairy is a self-contained annex of the main farm house.
It has a sitting/dining room with a double sofa bed, a well equiped
kitchen, mezannine floor that can accommodate 2-3 single beds or 2
singles and a cot, a double bedroom and shower room through the bedroom.
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01278 773839 |
Chalet 73 Blue Anchor |
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Chalet 73, Blue Anchor Beach, Blue Anchor, Nr Minehead,
Somerset TA24 6LG Fully equipped spacious two bedroom chalet on the beach overlooking the sea, available all year round. With kitchen, shower room, lounge with TV, DVD player and bed settee. The area is unspoilt with beautiful coastal walks to Dunster and Minehead. Exmoor and the Quantock Hills are close by for lovely scenic walks.Adjacent to West Somerset Steam Railway. Many pubs and cafes in the surrounding area also welcome dogs. |
01823 443011 / 077 020 289 93 |
Chalet on the beach Blue Anchor |
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Chalet on
the beach , Blue Anchor, Nr Minehead, Somerset TA24 http://www.blueanchorbeach.co.uk/ Self-catering studio accommodation for 2 - 4 on the beach at Blue Anchor, West Somerset.When the tide is in, the waves are within a few yards of the patio doors of this spacious studio accommodation. The well-equipped, open-plan, airy chalet is in a stunning location, literally ON the beautiful, dog-friendly beach at Blue Anchor. The ‘conservatory’ is an ideal dog room, with good views of the beach, other canines etc. Enclosed, small paved area for outdoor sniffing and observation. |
01285 711779 |
The Hen House Bridgewater |
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The
Hen House,Sherwood
- Goathurst , Bridgewater - Somerset - TA5 2DG The Hen House is a small barn conversion/cottage on one level which sleeps 4 comfortably. Although part of the five acres of wilderness garden surrounding Sherwood, The Hen House stands in its own walled and fenced yard and has a separate entrance from the road. The Hen House has a comfortable open-plan lounge/dining area with a well equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. The Hen House is fully double glazed, well insulated and has electric heaters in the bedrooms and central area. Its south-east orientation and four sets of French doors, gives the Hen House a very light and open feeling. There is a set of garden furniture and a barbecue. |
01278 662544 |
Huntstile Organic Farm Bridgwater |
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Huntstile
Organic Farm, Goathurst, Nr Bridgwater TA5 2DQ http://www.huntstileorganicfarm.co.uk/ Nestled in the foothills of the Quantocks, Huntstile is a 250acre working farm producing organic cereals and herbs. The 15th century farmhouse has many original features and is set in its own grounds. Warm and welcoming offering superb B&B and self-catering accommodation. |
01278 662358 |
Th Duck Chalet Beach Chalet Park, Dunster |
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The Duck Chalet, Dunster Beach, Chalet Park, Dunster, Nr
Minehead,Somerset www.beachchaletholiday.co.uk/ The Duck Chalet is the perfect setting for a relaxing traditional seaside holiday and is also an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding scenic countryside and coastline by foot, cycle, steam train, bus or car. The self catering chalet is situated in a tranquil area of the well maintained Dunster Beach Chalet Park. It overlooks Hawn Lakes, a nature reserve and has views of Dunster Castle and the wooded slopes of Exmoor to the rear, and a few yards away to the front is Dunster Beach and the Bristol Channel. With no through road and a strict 10 mph speed limit, it is a safe place for children to play. The beach is sand and pebble with safe bathing. |
01225 783485 or 07960673383 |
The Yarn Market Hotel Dunster |
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The Yarn Market Hotel ,High Street, Dunster, Somerset,
TA24 6SF |
01643 821425 |
Hindon Organic Farm Exmoor |
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Hindon Organic Farm, Nr Selworthy, Exmoor, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8SH http://www.hindonfarm.com/ Real Farm - Real Food - Relax......on our award winning 500 acre organic stock farm in the stunning location of National Trust Holnicote Estate within Exmoor National Park. 18th century charm with 21st Century Style & Comforts. Wonderful walks direct from the door to the moor and SW coastpath. Organic, free range and local produce breakfasts - own homemade sausages and bacon, fresh baked bread, free range eggs, honey on the combe.... Food Hero's. Hot tub under the sky to relax. Recommended by many dogs. Free dog bone. |
01643 705244 |
Thorney Farm Holiday Cottages, Langport |
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Thorney
Farm Holiday Cottages, Gothic House, Muchelney Langport,
Somerset TA10 0DW www.thorneyfarmcottages.co.uk/ In the Heart of the Somerset Levels Countryside in Muchelney we have 4 custom built holiday cottages. The cottages are in the grounds of Gothic House, a lovely example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. There are beautiful gardens and farm animals. There are many walks to enjoy from the doorstep and around the area. |
01458 253886 |
York Cottages Lower Langford |
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York Cottages, Langford
Road, Lower Langford, North Somerset BS40 5HU. www.yorkcottagebandb.com/dogfriendly.html Email: yorkcottage@hotmail.co.uk We invite you and your dogs to a relaxing stay at our dog friendly bed and breakfast in the village of Lower Langford, North Somerset, at the foot of the Mendips. York Cottage is ideal for dog friendly holidays and the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors with your dogs in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is perfect for long country walks with your dogs.The beach at Weston-super-Mare and the rest of the Somerset Coast is around 20 minutes away while Cheddar Gorge is also on our doorstep.
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01934 862 441 or 07796 144 138 |
The Old Cider House Nether Stowey |
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The Old Cider House, 25
Castle Street , Nether Stowey Somerset TA5 1LN http://www.theoldciderhouse.co.uk/en/pages/Default.aspx Email: info@theoldciderhouse.co.uk The Old Cider House is a 4 star bed and breakfast in the heart of the Village of Nether Stowey, Quantock Hills, Somerset. With its five en suite bedrooms, owners Ian and Lynne welcome guests looking for a relaxing bed and breakfast break in their period guesthouse. If you’re looking for accommodation in the Quantocks then Nether Stowey is the ideal village location.The Old Cider House, Nether Stowey, Somerset is one of the most dog friendly bed and breakfast guesthouses in the . It is so difficult to find a dog friendly hotel or B&B in Somerset stating dogs allowed rather than no dogs allowed! So, if you are looking for hotels that accept dogs – look no further. |
01278 732228 |
Sunshine Caravan Stolford |
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Sunshine
Caravan, Sunshine Cottage, Stolford, Somerset,UK, TA5 1TL http://www.magicspool.co.uk/stay_at_magics.htm E-mail info@magicspool.co.uk Sunshine Caravan is set within its own grounds with views across open farmland in a quiet lane in Stolford village, Somerset. Within close proximity are the Quantock Hills, Exmoor, the Somerset Levels and the North Somerset coastline. |
01278 652460 |
Castle Hotel Taunton |
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Castle
Hotel ,Castle
Green, Taunton,
TA1 1NF http://www.the-castle-hotel.com/ Email Castle Hotel Located in the heart of Taunton, just 2 miles from the M5, the Castle at Taunton has been welcoming travellers to the town since the 12th century. Run by the Chapman family for 55 years, the Castle has in this time won an array of awards testifying to the excellence of the kitchens and the warmth of the hospitality from a Michelin star to \"Best out of town\" in Tatlers 2002 Restaurant Awards. |
Phone: +44 (0)1823 272671 Fax: +44 (0)1823 336066 |
Farthings Country House Hotel Taunton |
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Farthings Country House Hotel , Village
Road, Hatch Beauchamp,
Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6SG http://www.farthingshotel.co.uk/ Farthings is an elegant 18th Century Country House Hotel situated in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Set in a quiet and peaceful location, yet only 5 miles from Taunton (M5) and Ilminster (A303). The hotel overlooks the village green and enjoys 3 acres of private and peaceful gardens. With a wonderfully relaxing and informal atmosphere it is the perfect place to unwind. |
01823 480 664 |
Flat In Watchet |
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www.blueanchorbeach.co.uk Spacious, comfortable self-catering one-bedroom flat for up to 5 people in the centre of the quaint town of Watchet. Just behind Post Office in Watchet, this flat is lovely and airy with great-sized rooms. Literally 1-2 minutes’ walk from the beautiful marina. Really well placed to enjoy all that historic Watchet has to offer, especially those dog-friendly steam trains, cafes and pubs!Staying at the Flat with dogs is no problem; we’ve stayed there with various dogs over the years, including a Labrador puppy! Car park 20 yards away ideal for early and late ‘visits’, with poo bin near the entrance. West Street beach, harbour, marina and great walks nearby. |
01285 711779 |
Courtland Guest House Weston-super-Mare |
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Courtland Guest House, 41 Severn
Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1DP http://www.courtlandwsm.co.uk/index.htm Situated in the quieter, Whitecross Village area, close to Clarence Park and Seafront. Complimentary tea, coffee and doggie chews. No stay too short!! |
01934 621117 |
Arden Cottage Williton |
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Arden
Cottage, 33
Long Street ,Williton Somerset TA4 4QU Email: enquiries@ardencottagewilliton.co.uk Sympathetically restored Grade II listed thatched cottage, set in secure gardens. We have a special 'dog room', which used to be the corn drying room. We are near a vets, pet shop and park for morning walks. We are ideal for a relaxing weekend retreat. Close to the Quantocks, Blue Anchor and Watchet for walking. We also offer alternative therapies for those requiring additional de-stressing! |
01984 634090 |
Catwell House Williton |
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Catwell Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4PF http://www.catwellhouse.com/ e-mail: catwell@catwellhouse.com Catwell House is a secluded spacious 17th Century country house offering quality bed & breakfast accommodation. Nestling between the famous Quantocks and the Exmoor National Park with fantastic views. |
Telephone: +44 (0)1984 639565 Fax: +44 (0)1984 639013 |
Stilegate Williton |
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Stilegate, Staple Close, West
Quantoxhead, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4DN
http://www.stilegate.co.uk E-mail: stilegate@aol.com This Award winning Bed & Breakfast is in a superb location with unbroken views towards Exmoor National Park and the Brendon Hills. Situated minutes from the glorious Quantock Hills this modern home offers the best in Somerset hospitality |
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1984 639119 |
Burrow Farm Cottage Wootton Courtenay |
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Burrow Farm Cottage, Burrow Farm, Wootton Courtenay, Minehead, Somerset TA24 7UD email: stay@burrowfarm.co.uk Self-catering Burrow Farm Cottage is part of a lovely thatched Grade II listed farmhouse in the pretty village of Wootton Courtenay approximately 2 miles from Dunster Castle and about 5 miles from the sea at Minehead. Nearby walks on Exmoor National Park and the dog friendly beach at Dunster.
wo bedrooms for up to five people with bed linen and towels provided. Children welcome and free accommodation for rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. Private garden for exercising your dogs. Short breaks out of season. No smoking. |
+44 (0) 1643 841833 |
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OUTDOOR EVENT GUIDE 2006 prepared by Lance Publications,
Park House, Park Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3DL email: info@showmans-directory.co.uk
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as an extra service for visitors and to promote the wonderful work of the Bella Moss Foundation. Ride your horse in Somerset.Beach horse riding The following list is a selection of riding centres throughout Somerset - please contact the individual establishment for details of opening times and prices. All UK Riding Centres should hold a current Local Authority License and/or be affiliated to national equestrian organisations such as the British Horse Society. We advise that you check this when contacting the individual establishments SOMERSET
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Highbridge Tel: (01278) 789417 CANNINGTON EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Cannington, Nr Bridgwater Tel: (01278) 655023 HOLIDAY RESORT UNITY AT UNITY FARM, Brean Sands Tel: (01278) 751235 LYNCOMBE LODGE Churchill, Nr Cheddar Tel: (01934) 852335 SHIPHAM RIDING Broadway, Nr Shipham Tel: (01934) 843522 TRAVELS ON HORSEBACK Farringdon, nr Bridgwater Tel: (01278) 438 794 VOWLES STABLES Brean Beach Tel: (01934) 622395 HORSE RIDING CENTRES IN WEST SOMERSET: BURROWHAYES FARM, West Luccombe, Nr Porlock Tel: (01643) 862463 CLOUD FARM, Oare, Nr Lynton Tel: (01598) 741213 COURT FARM STABLES, Exford Tel: (01643) 851179 DOONE VALLEY RIDING STABLES, Parsonage Farm, Nr Lynton Tel: (01598) 741234 HOOK HILL FARM, Roadwater, Nr Watchet Tel: (01984) 640752 HORNER FARM RIDING STABLES, Horner, Nr Porlock Tel: (01643) 862456 HUNTSCOTT HOUSE STABLES, Huntscott, Nr Minehead Tel: (01643) 841272 KNOWLE PARK RIDING CENTRE, Timberscombe, Minehead Tel: (01643) 841342 PERITON PARK RIDING STABLES, Middlecombe, Nr Minehead Tel: (01643) 705970 PORLOCK VALE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, Porlock Tel: (01643) 862338 |
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Avon - Emersons Green - White Cat Stables | Avon - Churchill - High Actions Mendip Riding Centre | Avon - Weston-Super-Mare - Centre Riding School |
Somerset - Clevedon - Hand Equestrian Centre |
Avon - Henbury - Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled | Avon - Whitchurch - Oak Tree Equestrian Centre | Avon - Clevedon - Clevedon Riding Centre |
Somerset - Castle Cary - Knight’s Equestrian |
Avon - Clutton - Hartley Wood Equestrian Centre | Avon - Congresbury - Urchinwood Manor Equestrian Centre | Avon - Weston Super Mare - Worlebury Riding School |
Somerset - Burnham - Snowball Farm Equestrian Centre |
Avon - Bristol - Kingsweston Stables | Avon - Wellow - Wellow Trekking Centre | Avon - Badgworth- The Mendip Stud |
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