PLACES TO VISIT
Wimbleball Lake Watchet Market House Museum
Watersports Centre
Near the Harbour Slipway
Sailing, Windsurfing and Kayaking
Discover the history of this ancient sea-port
launch, hire and tuition
Premier Trout Fishery
Fossils from the local cliffs
Tea and Gift Shop
Remains of the woolly mammoth
Picnic and Play Areas
Coins minted for Saxon and Norman Kings
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Lakeside Walks and camping
The Iron Ore Mines and their unique Railway
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Paintings, Photographs and Models
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Statue of Coleridge’s “Ancient Mariner”
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RIVER
Silver Dale FAMILY DAY OUT
ESTUARY
Nurseries
West Somerset Railway Association
STEAM FAYRE & VINTAGE VEHICLE RALLY
ROCK POOL
NATIONAL COLLECTION
OF HARDY FUCHSIAS
4th and 5th August 2007
HARBOUR
Hundreds of varieties and species
at Station Fields, Bishops Lydeard,
planted in our permanent display garden.
near Taunton, Somerset
Steam engines, tractors commercial vehicles, stationary engines,
Hardy fuchsias, perennials and
rockery plants for sale
classic vintage cars, military vehicle motorcycles and horses
Severn Coast Express train to Minehead on Saturday Night
Tea Gardens open Easter – October
Sae for entry form, Dept R2007, West Somerset Railway
Nurseries open 10am – 6pm
Association, Bishops Lydeard Station, Bishops Lydeard,
SHUTE LANE – COMBE MARTIN
Taunton, TA4 3BX
01823 433856 E-mail wsra@btconnect.com
NORTH DEVON – 01271 882539
Registered Charity No. 1041901
84489 83851
COAST
EXMOOR
Wild Badger Magic
LUNDY
Farm & Country
HOLIDAYS
Right before Photography
your eyes
and children’s
www.exmoor-holidays.co.uk
Open - Evenings
evenings now
For last minute bookings contact:
April to November
available
B&B Call Trish on 01398 323722,
84466
THE OLD LIFEBOAT HOUSE,THE PIER, ILFRACOMBE HARBOUR,
Self-Catering call Tortie on 01598 752310,
ILFRACOMBE, DEVON. T. 01271 864533
Camping call Jill on 01643 831238,
or Laetitia on 01643 851259 www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk — info@ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk
For our new brochure call Margaret
Fully illuminated above ground
on 01398 323278 www.devonbadgerwatch.co.uk Ilfracombe Aquarium
84752 84689
Additional info &
in partnership with advice provided by
TWO RIVERS PAPER
COMPANY
Working Water Mill
The Old Mineral Line, Roadwater
Near Watchet TA23 0QS
Telephone 01984 641028
Hand-made Paper for Artists
85153
84878
200 Year Old Woollen Mill
BRIDGE COTTAGE TEA ROOM
Binham
● THE MILL SITE ● WATERSIDE PICNIC AREAS
Grange
AND GARDENS ● MILL GIFT SHOP
● GILL BOX RESTAURANT
Old Cleeve,
● SPECIAL STEAM-UP EVENTS
Minehead
(phone for dates) INCLUDING GUIDED TOURS,
Binham Grange is a unique house of great antiquity. It is mentioned in
TEXTILE MACHINE DEMONSTRATIONS AND
the 13th century in association with Cleeve abbey
THE FOX EXHIBITION GALLERY
Stewart, Marie and Family have lovingly restored the Grange to its
former glory in order to carry on the tradition of hospitality offered by
the monks in centuries past
They are now able to provide accommodation, a dining hall, a smaller
PRE-BOOKED GROUP
dining salon and a garden terrace with a tented entrance
The house exudes history and a warm welcome is assured, providing a
retreat from the stresses of present day life
GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE
Exford Road, Winsford, Minehead TA24 7JE. Tel: (01643) 851362
Food is sourced locally, with the herbs and vegetables grown in the
www.bridgecottageexmoor.co.uk
gardens. These are simply prepared and speak for themselves
Opening times: Spring to Autumn - 10.30am to 5.30pm daily
BY ARRANGEMENT
A visit to Binham is a Countryside and Culinary experience, set in three
except Tuesday Winter - most weekends please call.
hundred acres of landscape and gardens providing guests with a
Relax in the heart of picturesque Winsford, enjoy delicious food
memorable experience
at affordable prices; brunches, lunches, afternoon teas and take-
PLEASE PHONE FOR DETAILS
aways. Everything homemade from fresh local ingredients. A
Morning coffee 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
warm welcome assured. Light Lunches 12.00 noon to 2.30 pm
A warm welcome awaits you at Bridge Cottage Tea Room in
Afternoon Teas 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
All Weather
the heart of the picturesque Exmoor village of Winsford. Under
new management, Bridge Cottage offers great tasting food at
Dinner served at 7.00 pm Open: daily March-Oct 10.30am-5pm and Nov-Feb 11am-4pm
affordable prices. Whether you are looking for a lazy brunch Traditional Sunday Lunch served at 1.00 pm
We are in the Devon village of Uffculme, just 2 miles from junction 27 of the M5.
American style, a mouth watering lunch or a traditional cream
Accommodation available
tea, Bridge Cottage offers an extensive menu catering for all
Please book beforehand to avoid disappointment
tastes including those on special diets. All food is homemade
from locally sourced ingredients. Children welcome. Dogs
Contact Marie on 01984 640056
TELEPHONE: 01884 840960
86598
allowed in the garden on a lead.
www.coldharbourmill.org.uk Registered charity No. 284294
www.binhamgrange.co.uk
87411
85901
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