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Wessex
& 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.
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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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A new and different restaurant in the centre of Chard.
Behind "Hooked on Books" bookshop. Good Jazz, Classical and other
evenings. Book early. David Barnes. the Chef. and John Hook will make
you feel ats if you are enjoying a real gourmet meal in your own home.
If you are in the area this is a treat not to be missed. Be sure to
book first.
OUR RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR - Michelin, Egon Ronay &
Other Guides- this is the treat you have missed!!!!
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4 Hollyrood Street Chard,TA20 2AH Tel : |
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LOCATIONS |
NETWORKED TOURIST OFFICES IN
SOMERSET |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CHARD |
Guildhall
,Fore Street,Chard,TA20 1PP Telephone : 01460 65710 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 |
| 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 |
| MINEHEAD |
17
Friday Street, Minehead, TA24 5UB Tel: 01643 702624 Fax: 01643
707166 Email: info@mineheadtic.co.uk |
| 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 |
| SHEPTON
MALLET |
48
High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AS Tel: 01749 345258 Fax: 01749
345258 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
Beach
Lawns, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1AT Tel: 01934 888800 Fax: 01934 64174 Email: touristinfo@n-somerset.gov.uk |
| 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 |
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Bath
is a world-class destination, rich in Roman and Georgian heritage.
Nestling in a sheltered valley, surrounded like Rome by seven wooded
hills and nourished by Britain's only natural hot springs, Bath has
been luring visitors with its obvious charms for well over 2000 years.
For full list of Theatres in Bath CLICK THEATRES |
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Abbey Chambers, Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LY. Fax: 01225 477787 Email: tourism@bathnes.gov.uk |
Tel: 01225 477101 |
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BATH ABBEY Begun
in 1499, Bath Abbey is the last of the great medieval churches of
England. The West Front is unique as it depicts the dream that inspired
the Abbey's founder, Bishop Oliver King, to pull down the ruined Norman
cathedral and raise the present building on its foundations.Over the
past twelve and a
half centuries, three different churches have occupied the site of
today’s
Abbey:An Anglo-Saxon Abbey Church dating from
757,
pulled down by the Norman conquerors of England soon after 1066.
A massive Norman cathedral begun about 1090. It was larger than the monastery could afford to maintain and by the end of the 15th century was in ruins.The present Abbey church founded in 1499, ruined after the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539 by order of Henry VIII.Worship has taken place on the site of today's Abbey for over one thousand years and continues to this day with services taking place throughout the entire week. |
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Abbey Churchyard Bath BA1 1LY Opening Times:01 April - 31 October 01 November - 31 March BATH ABBEY CLICK |
Tel:01225 422462 |
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BATH - THE AMERICAN MUSEUM
Experience the American way of life from the 17th to 19th centuries |
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Claverton Manor,
Bath BA2 7BD |
Tel : 01225 460503 Fax: 01225 469160 |
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BATH
AQUA THEATRE OF GLASS
Enjoy the ancient skills of the glassblowers and stained glass artists, in this unique working museum, in the heart of the artisan quarter of Bath. Bath Aqua Glass is coloured by adding Copper Oxide to molten glass, creating beautiful aquamarine colour, reminiscent of the Spa waters, which contain Copper that taint the waters a green hue. |
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105-107
Walcot Street BATH BA1 5BW Fax: +44 (0)1225 428146 BATH AQUA THEATRE OF GLASS CLICK |
Tel: 01225 428146 |
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- THE CIRCUS The Circus was the masterpiece
of John
Wood the Elder. The striking architecture has spawned numerous theories
to
explain its stark originality. Viewed from the air it forms the shape
of a key, perhaps a Masonic symbol? John Wood is also thought to have
taken inspiration from the ancient standing stones of nearby Stanton
Drew and from Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. Either way, the Circus is
a stupendous creative accomplishment and one of the key reasons Bath
was awarded the title of
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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| BATH MUSEUM OF EASTERN ART Based
in a restored Georgian building, the Museum houses a fine collection of
artefacts from China, Japan and South East Asia. Displays include jade,
ceramics,
lacquer and metalware dating from c5000BC to the 20th Century and
reveal
the finest achievements in East Asian craftsmanship. Opening times:
Tuesdays
- Saturdays 10am-5pm Sundays - 12noon-5pm Closed on Mondays apart from
Bank
Holidays. Closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Tel: 01225 464640 | |
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BATH - THE JANE AUSTEN CENTRE
Permanent exhibition
and Giftshop celebrating Bath's most famous Visitor
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40 Gay Street, |
Tel: 01225 443000 |
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BATH MUSEUM OF COSTUME |
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Assembly Rooms Bennett Street BATH BA1 2QH Fax: +44 01225 477743 Opening Times: Mar-Oct 11am-5pm Nov-Feb 11am-4pm BATH MUSEUM OF COSTUME CLICK |
Tel: 01225 477173 |
| BATH POSTAL MUSEUM At
Bath Postal Museum we have something for everyone. We provide
colourful, frequently changing exhibitions, interactive games and
quizzes, models and collectables and feature historic 'talking heads'
video characters. There is also plenty to do for young visitors, who
can play the mail computer challenge, try on costumes and play our
stunning 'potholes and pitfalls' boardgame. All
visitors are also able to perforate their own sheet of stamps and the
museum
shop offers a large range of postcards and gifts. Groups and schools
can
be catered for.
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27
Northgate Street BATH BA1 1AJ Fax: +44 01225 460333 BATH POSTAL MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01225 460333 |
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BATH - PULTENEY BRIDGE |
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Pulteney Bridge BATH Avon BA2 4AY |
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| BATH
- THE PUMP ROOM RESTAURANT Contemporary English food served
in elegant surroundings with linen tablecloths, table service, fresh
flowers. Fresh food prepared on the premises, cooked to order using
local produce. Great ambience. Live music by the Pump Room Trio or a
solo pianist.
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Bath And North East Somerset Council Heritage Services Pump Room, Stall Street BATH Avon BA1 1LZ Open 7 days a week: Winter (Oct 1st - March 31st) 09.30 - 16.30 Summer (April 1st - September 30th) 09.30 - 17.30 Times may vary |
Tel:01225 444477 |
| BATH
RACECOURSE Bath Racecourse is situated on
Lansdown Hill overlooking the famous Roman City of Bath. The idyllic
and relaxed atmosphere appeals to all, whilst our 18 day fixture list
has a variety of evening, weekend
and mid-week afternoon meetings.
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Lansdown BATH BA1 9BU Fax: +44 (0)1225 444415 BATH RACECOURSE CLICK |
Tel: 01225 424609 |
| BATH ROMAN BATHS Visit
the heart of the World Heritage Site. Around Britain's only hot spring,
the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still
flows
with natural hot water. See the water's source and walk where Romans
walked
on the ancient stone pavements. The extensive ruins and treasures from
the
spring are beautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern
interpretation.
'Meet
the Romans' children's audiogiude and 'Bryson at the Bath's audioguide
tours included in admission price.The Roman Baths opening hours are:
Jan - Feb 9.30
- 16.30, exit 17.30; Mar - June 9.00 - 17.00, exit 18.00, July - Aug
9.00
- 20.00, exit 21.00, Sept - Oct 9.00 - 17.00, exit 18.00, Nov - Dec
9.30 - 16.30, exit 17.30
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Roman
Baths Abbey Church Yard BATH BA1 1LZ Fax: +44 01225 477743 ROMAN BATHS CLICK |
Tel: 01225 477785 |
| BATH
- THE ROYAL CRESCENT The Royal Crescent is one of the world's best known landmarks. Built between 1767 and 1775 and designed by John Wood the younger, the crescent contains some 30 houses, one of which is now the Royal Crescent Hotel, another is Number 1 and open to the public. |
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Royal Crescent BATH BA1 2LS |
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VICTORIA ART GALLERY Bath & North East Somerset's Art Gallery houses work by Gainsborough, Sickert, Zoffany and many other leading artists from the 15th century to the present day. The Gallery has one of the best temporary exhibition programmes in the region, ranging from prints to sculpture, including national touring exhibitions and major retrospectives. FREE ENTRY |
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Victoria Art Gallery Bridge Street BATH Avon BA2 4AT Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 1.30pm - 5pm Open on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2006 Closed 25/26 December, Good Friday & New Year's Day Fax: 01225 477231 BATH VICTORIA ART GALLERY CLICK |
Tel: 01225 477232 |
| BECKWORTS TOWER & MUSEUM The
120 foot neo-classical Tower was built for wealthy eccentric William
Beckford in 1827 as a study retreat which housed part of his art
collection & library.
Today it contains a museum collection on the first floor illustrating
his
life & interests. Visitors can climb up the newly restored Tower
into the Belvedere for panoramic views over Bath & countryside..
General
opening times: Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays; Easter to
end
October 10.30am-5pm.
Beckford's Tower & Museum is now closed for the winter and will reopen at Easter 2007. We still do group visits and special bookings during the closed period |
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Lansdown
Road BATH BA1 9BH Fax: +44 01225 481850 BECKWORTH'S TOWER & MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel: 01225 422212/460705 |
| 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 |
| FARLEIGH
HUNGERFORD CASTLE Ruined 14th century castle with an intriguing history. Wall paintings in the chapel. Audio tour. An English Heritage site. |
Farleigh Hungerford,
nr Bath Daily. Apr-Sept 10am-6pm; Oct 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar Wed-Sun 10am-4pm. FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE CLICK |
Tel: 01984 631819 |
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| BRIDGWATER |
50
High Street,Bridgwater. |
Tel: 01278 427652, Fax: 01278 453489 | |
| ADMIRAL
BLAKE MUSEUM Fascinating town museum. Local history and archaeology museum of Bridgwater and the surrounding area. Birthplace of Robin Blake. |
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Blake Street,
Bridgwater, TA6 3NB Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. ADMIRAL BLAKE MUSEUM CLICK |
Tel:
Fax:01278 456127 01278 444076 |
| BRIDGEWATER ARTS CENTRE |
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11 -13 Castle
Street,
Bridgwater, TA6 3DD BRIDGEWATER ARTS CENTRE CLICK |
Tel: 01278
422700 Fax: 01278 447402 |