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 Caslte Somerset

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 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, MINEHEAD

WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY

West Somerset Railway, is a heritage steam railway operating between Minehead and Bishop's Lydeard, near Taunton.

Minehead Eye skate park

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!

eating out or take away food at butlins

MINEHEAD HARBOUR

At the base of North Hill is the picturesque Minehead Harbour, which has existed in some manner since the 14th century.

Zoo / wildlift Park near Minehead Somerset

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,

Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre

OWL & HAWK CENTRE

Owl Sanctuary dedicated to rescuing owls and other birds of prey, education and conservation of British Owls, a cafe & Activity Centre

funicular Cliff Railway

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! 

cider farm near minehead

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

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 ?

Coastal Path Minehead

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 near Minehead Somerset

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.

Holiday Caravan Accommodation at Minehead Butlins