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Hawkers Close, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA5 2RJ Sedgemoor District
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of TA5 2RJ:
Sea Life Centre
Marine Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS231BE
Sea Life Centre - Amusement Park in Weston-Super-Mare, Avon. Contact venue on telephone number 01934613361 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Cardiff Castle
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF103RB
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales's leading tourist attractions. Situated in the very heart of the capital, alongside city centre shopping and the magnificent Bute Park, the Castle's enchanting fairytale towers conceal an elaborate and splendid interior.
Georgian House
7 Great George Street, Off Park St, Bristol, BS15RR
This historic Georgian townhouse can be found just off bustling Park Street, near the Cabot Tower, and provides a fascinating insight into the day to day existence of master and servant!The Georgian House is an exquisite example of Bristol's 18th century heritage, illustrating how the city profited from being one of England's premier trading ports. It featured in the BBC TV production of A Respectable Trade, Philippa Gregory's novel about slavery in the 1790s.
Coleridge Cottage
35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, TA51NQ
Coleridge lived in the cottage for three years from 1797, and there are mementoes of the poet on display. It was here that he wrote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, part of Christabel, Frost at Midnight and Kubla Khan.
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine, 3m North of Taunton, TA28LG
Visit Hestercombe and step back in time as you savour the delights of the unique gardens.Hestercombe is unique in having three complete period gardens.
Much Wenlock Priory
Much Wenlock, TA36HS
Much Wenlock Priory is the ruins of a large Cluniac priory are owned by the immense Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, part of a Europe-wide network. The ruins include a lavabo and decorative chapter house.
Cleve Abbey
0.25miles south of A39, Cleeve Abbey, TA230PS
The jewel of Somerset - some of England's finest cloister buildings, magnificent architecture and unique wall paintings, set in a peaceful riverside location. Discover 800 years of monastic life - medieval painted chamber, timber roofing, wonderful floor tiles and amazing cloister buildings.
King Johns Hunting Lodge
The Square, Axbridge, BS262AP
King John's Hunting Lodge is the oldest house in the rare, unspoilt medieval village of Lacock at the edge of the Cotswolds. The main part of the lodge, dating back to the 13th century, still has much of the original cruck beam structure, whilst the rear of the building was added to in Tudor times.
The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum, BS248PP
World's largest Helicopter Museum. 70+ helicopters undercover including the World Speed Record holder, spectacular helicopters from The Queens Flight, Russian Gunship! See the restoration projects in our workshops, take a Helicopter Experience Flight and let the under 12's stage a rescue in the Lynx helicopter play area.
North Somerset Museum
Burlington Street, Weston Super Mare, BS231PR
North Somerset Museum tells the story of North Somerset through the objects in its care. The first museum was part of the Albert Memorial Industrial Night School and Museum.
Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, BA69EL
For centuries travellers and pilgrims have visited this sacred site, situated in the heart of the beautiful county of Somerset. Traditionally the seat of Christianity in England and steeped in legend, Glastonbury Abbey attracts visitors from across the globe, who come to marvel at these romantic ruins.
The Shoe Museum
C&J Clark Ltd, High St, Street, BA160YA
Shoes and related exhibits from Roman times to the present day. Documents and photographs tell the history of shoemaking in 19th century Street.
Barrington Court Garden
Barrington, TA190NQ
Jekyll-inspired garden, working kitchen garden and Tudor manor house. The enchanting formal garden, influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, is laid out in a series of walled rooms, including the White Garden, the Rose and Iris Garden and the Lily Garden.
East Lambrook Manor Garden
, East Lambrook, TA135HH
Welcome to East Lambrook Manor Gardens, the 'Home of English Cottage Gardening'. The garden at East Lambrook Manor is recognised throughout the world as the 'Home of English Cottage Gardening', having been created in the 1940's, 50's and 60's by the late gardening icon, Margery Fish.
Dunster Castle
, Dunster, TA246SL
Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since at least Norman times. The 15th-century gatehouse survives, and the present building was remodelled in 1868-72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years.
Lytes Cary Manor
, Kinsdon, TA117HU
The house with its 14th-century chapel and 15th-century Great Hall was much added to in the 16th century. In the 20th century it was rescued from dereliction by Sir Walter Jenner who refurnished the interiors in period style.
Wells and Mendip Museum
8 Cathedral Green, BA5 2UE
The Balch Room houses a unique collection of artefacts, the bulk of which were collected on and around Mendip. The collection includes the skull of a brown bear discovered at Wookey Hole, a large number of stone-age tools, and an impressive collection of Iron Age artefacts discovered by Balch during his many years of excavation at Wookey Hole caves.
The Bishops Palace
Henderson Rooms, Wells, BA52PD
More than simply an historic house and garden, this splendid medieval Palace has been the home of the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years. There are 14 acres of gardens including the springs from which the city takes its name.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Lavernock Road, CF645UY
Cosmeston offers a fine introduction into the countryside and is open all year round. The park has been designed to enable people of all abilities to discover and enjoy the countryside found within the Vale of Glamorgan The country park has a variety of habitats covering over 100 hectares of land and water, with some areas designated a S.
Montacute House
Montacute, Taunton, TA156XP
Magnificent Elizabethan stone-built house, with fine collections, garden and park. Built in the late 16th century for Sir Edward Phelips, Montacute glitters with many windows and is adorned with elegant chimneys, carved parapets and other Renaissance features, including contemporary plasterwork, chimneypieces and heraldic glass.
Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas
Cricket St Tomas, TA204DD
Cricket St Thomas is the top Wildlife Park attraction to visit in the southwest of England. One of its aims is to create environments in which animals can behave as naturally as possible.
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton, BA228HT
In 1912 a Royal Navy aircraft took off from a platform built for the purpose over the forecastle of HMS HIBERNIA in Weymouth Bay, the first time an aircraft had ever taken off from a ship under way at sea. Since then, the Royal Navy has operated airships, seaplanes, flying boats and tens of thousands of aeroplanes and helicopters.
Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park
Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park, Cricket St Thomas, TA204DB
Cricket St Thomas is the top Wildlife Park attraction to visit in the southwest of England. At the heart of the historic Cricket St Thomas Estate is the Manor House, known to millions of television viewers as the setting for the comedy To The Manor Born starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles.
Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum
Coldharbour Mill, Uffcolme, EX153EE
Welcome to Coldharbour Mill, a 200 year old spinning mill set in the tranquil village of Uffculme, Devon. Built by Thomas Fox to spin woollen and later worsted yarns in 1799, Coldharbour Mill is a rare example of surviving Georgian architecture, industry and enterprise.
Crewkerne Heritage Centre
Market Street, Crewkerne, TA187JU
Crewkerne Heritage Centre is a museum set in the picturesque South Somerset Town of Crewkerne.Crewkerne Heritage Centre opened in 2000 with the aid of Heritage Lottery funding and is run by volunteers.
Forde Abbey
, Chard, TA204LU
Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area already known for its outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history and romance are encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of exquisite award winning gardens.
Tintinhull House Garden
.5m South off A303, Tintinhull, BA229PZ
Created last century around a 17th-century manor house, the garden features small pools, varied borders and secluded lawns, all neatly enclosed within walls and clipped hedges. There is also an attractive kitchen garden.
Live Music Every Saturday
Willand, Cullompton, EX152PE
Live acts every Saturday Night. Ranging from solo artists to tribute bands.
Haynes Motor Museum
A359 towards Castle Cary, Sparkford, BA227LH
Travel through motoring history at Britain's most spectacular international collection of historic cars from around the world. You've loved them, you've loathed them, or you've lusted after them - now they're all under one roof.
Knightshayes Court
Knightshayes Court, EX167RQ
Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and garden with outstanding plant collection.Begun in 1869, Knightshayes is a rare survival of the work of designer William Burges.
