Local Attractions and Things to do

Local Attractions and Things to do
		English Heritage looks after the monastical remains of Cleeve abbey at Washford
		The National Trust owns the spectacular Dunster Castle which dominates the surrounding area and is visible from the train
		Tropiquaria at Washford Cross has family fun with its exotic animals and adventure playgrounds
		Add some sparkle with orchard, the newly refurbished centre of shopping in Taunton. Pick up the latest fashions, gifts, and stay a while with tempting coffees, meals and snacks. Visit www.orchardtaunton.co.uk for details of exclusive events and offers.
		Watchet town has many varied attractions and also has accomodation details for the town
		This site is designed to be a full directory of Watchet information, news and events.
		The medieval village of Dunster with its tearooms and shops is very popular with our visitors, not to mention the Castle and Mill. This site has details of accomodation and attractions
		Bishops Lydeard Mill in the Heart of the village is a timeless place with lots to see and visit including its tearooms and the mill workshops. The website tells you how to find them and what to see
		Bishops Lydeard village website has information on whats on and where to stay at this end of the line. Also a newsletter from our very own Stationmaster!
		The Village of Cotford St. Luke is not far from the Southern Terminus of Bishops Lydeard and has a new pub opening soon
		Crowcombe Church House is a medieval grade 2* listed building, one of the two surviving church houses in Somerset. It is available for hire: www.churchhousecrowcombe.org.uk.
		Stogumber Station is one the quieter on the Railway but the village is well worth the 25 minute walk to see it and visit the White Horse Inn.
		Seafire is an Offshore 105. 34 ft long and licensed to carry 12 anglers and the Bristol Channel is a great hunting ground, with good supplies of Cod, Tope, Conger, Smoothound, Bass, Rays Wrasse, Conger eels and more...
		“Scooby Doo Too” is a 38ft angling vessel, powered by a 500hp engine and offers tackle and supply bait and gives tuition when necessary. There is a toilet compartment and we offer complimentary hot drinks.
		Try the Fishing in Devon, Maybe a cast or two in the Taw/Torridge estuary for Flounders or Bass. Fishing in North Devon is probably some of the best in the UK.
		For the best Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset have to offer. Pick an area, browse to your heart's desire and then prepare your own itinerary of things you really want to do, places you just have to visit and, of course, pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes where you can just indulge.