SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
County Hall, Taunton,
TA1 4DY Wessex
Telephone : 01823 355455
Fax : 01823 355 156
 www.somerset.gov.uk
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"I'm Cerdic,
The First King of Wessex-
Welcome To My Kingdom and my ancient Capital Chard in Somerset now, but
not in my time"
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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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Tel:
01278 456127
Fax:
01278 444076
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ALLERFORD MUSEUM
Thatched building, domestic and local industry items.
Victorian schoolroom with period costumes. Large outside
exhibits and riverside garden picnic area.
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Tel:
01643 862529
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ALSTONE WILDLIFE PARK
A small family run park with many interesting
and amusing fur and feather friends including Theodore the camel and a
tame red deer
herd.
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Alstone Road,
Highbridge , TA9 3DT
We are open Easter - November only. 10.30
- 17.00hrs (last admission 16.00hrs)
ALSTONE
WILDLIFE PARK CLICK
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Tel: 01278 782405
Fax: 01278 792288
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ANIMAL
FARM COUNTRY PARK
Somerset's top farm
adventure park providing all weather action, friendly animals and
exciting big indoor slides. There's a massive outside play park and the
famous cuddle club where you can hold the pets in the barn, and much
more besides.
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Tel:
01278 751628
Fax: 01278 751633
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AQUASPLASH LEISURE CENTRE
A 25-metre swimming pool, waves, 40-metre slide, steam
room, Jacuzzi, tanning cubicle.
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Seaward Way, Minehead
Daily. Mon-Thur 7am-.30pm; Fri 7am-8pm; Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm.
NO WEBSITE
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Tel: 01643 708000
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ART BENATTAR CRAFT
Art and craft. Work from 100 artists in every media
displayed
in five rooms. Cafe.
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31 Market Square, Crewkerne , TA18 7LP
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01460 77780
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ASHTON
WINDMILL
An
18th century flour mill standing on the Isle of Wedmore, with all
machinery intact. Dramatic views to the Somerset Levels and Mendip
Hills.
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c/o Harwood House, Chapel Allerton,
Axbridge
2.30pm-4.30pm. Sundays, May-to end Sept; Wednesdays, July-August;
Bank Holiday Mondays.
ASHTON
WINDMILL CLICK
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Tel:
01934 712034
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AVALON
VINEYARD
Organic
vineyard and fruit farm which makes scrumpy, cider, organic English
white wines, fruit wines and mead.
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Tel:
01749 860393
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ASHBRIDGE & DISTRICT MUSEUM
Museum
located in a magnificent medieval townhouse.Museum shop.
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King John's Hunting Lodge,
The Square, Ashbridge
Daily, April-Sept, 1pm-4pm.
NO WEBSITE
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Tel:
01934 732012
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BAKELITE MUSEUM
Collection
of vintage plastics set in an ancient watermill. Early caravans
include the pod micro caravan.
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Orchard
Mill, Williton
10.30am-6pm Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat and Sun in term time. Seven days a week
in main school holiday time.
BAKELITE
MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01984 632133
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BARLEYMOW'S
FARM SHOP
A new &
exciting splendid farm shop with home reared meats, fresh fruit and
veg, dairy produce, deli, preserves, cidery & wines, organic
produce, gifts and crafts.
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Snowdon Hill
Farm,
Chard, TA20
Just half a mile west of Chard on the A30 towards Honiton
BARLEYMOW'S FARM SHOP CLICK
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Tel :
01460 62130
Fax : 01460 62132 |
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BARRINGTON COURT GARDENS
(National Trust)
Was laid out in the 1920s to designs by architects Forbes and
Tate
for the Lyle family who used basket-weave bick paths & fine
masonary
in walls & outhouses. In season produce is tended in the walled
kitchen
garden & used in the Strode House restaurant.
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Barrington,
Nr Ilminster,
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BATH
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
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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
09:00 - 18:00 (Monday to Saturday)
13:00 - 14:30 and 16:30 - 17:30 (Sunday)
01 November - 31 March
09:00 - 16:30 (Monday to Saturday)
13:00 - 14:30 and 16:30 to 17:30 (Sunday)
Fax: +44 (0) 1225
429990
BATH ABBEY
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Tel:01225
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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
The museum is well signposted from Bath Centre
and the A26 Warminster Road. From city centre bus station take No 18
and alight
at the The Avenue. Museum ten minutes walk
AMERICAN MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel : 01225 460503
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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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Tel: 01225 428146
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BATH - 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,
Bath BA1 2NT
Follow the tourist signposts or hop on any of the
sightseeing bus tours and get off at the Jane Austen Centre
JANE AUSTEN CENTRE CLICK
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BATH MUSEUM OF COSTUME
The story of fashion over the last 400 years is brought alive at the
Museum of Costume, the finest museum of fashionable garments in the
world. The
displays include 200 dressed figures to illustrate the changing styles
in
fashionable clothes from the late 16th century to the present day,
chosen
from the museum's collection of 30,000 original items. The Museum is
undergoing
a major re-display in Spring 2007, visit the website
www.museumofcostume.co.uk/redisplay
for the latest details of what is on show.
Current Exhibitions:
'The Nureyev Style' until 15th April 2007
'Fashion and Bath' until 2nd January 2008
'Pockets of History' until 2 September 2007
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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
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Tel:
01225 477173
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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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Tel: 01225 460333
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BATH - PULTENEY BRIDGE
Pulteney Bridge, together with the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, is one of
the world's most beautiful bridges. Like the Ponte Vecchio it is one of
a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
Built
for William Pulteney by Robert Adams, the bridge was an attempt to
connect
central Bath to land on the other bank of the River Avon and make
Pulteney's
fortune. In spite of its practical origins it is surely the most
romantic
bridge in the world, best viewed from Parade Gardens park by the
crescent
weir.
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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
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Tel:01225
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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
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Tel:
01225 424609
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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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Tel: 01225 477785
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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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BATH 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
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Tel:
01225 477232
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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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Tel:
01225 422212/460705
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BEE
WORLD AND ANIMAL CENTRE
Unravel the mysteries of bee keeping and discover rare
breeds at this unique hands-on centre in the heart of Glorious West
Somerset countryside.
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Tel:
01984 656545
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BISHOP'S PALACE
Medieval palace surrounded by a moat fed by
springs in the garden. Gatehouse, chapel, ruined great hall. Mute
swans ring a bell for food.
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Tel:
01749 678691
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BLACKBROOK
PAVILION & TENNIS CENTRE
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