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From museums, to historic railways, , gardens, stately homes and archaeological sites - Somerset has it all. Explore your Somerset Routes is your guide to exploring the county and discovering its hidden gems. Look at the map to find out what's in Somerset, then choose a line and explore it at your leisure. For more information, including free itineraries and mini-films, go to the Visit Somerset website at: www.visitsomerset.co.uk/touring-map June 2010

Somerset Routes cross the county linking important heritage sites. You will need a road atlas or sat-nav to find the individual locations.

Visit www.traveline.info for information on public transport.

2 Contents Line ...... 4 Hamstone Line ...... 8 Kings’ Line ...... 13 Alfred and Levels Line ...... 18 Country Line ...... 23 Quantock and Coast Line ...... 30 Battle Line ...... 38

Key Free ...... 1 Entry fee applies ...... 2 Historic House and/or Garden ...... 3 Museum ...... 4 Railway ...... 5 Historic Building ...... 6 Historic Site ...... 7 Museums in Somerset ...... 8 ...... 9 ...... : Open all year ...... ; Seasonal/Restricted opening ...... Q Toilets ...... = Shop ...... W Refreshments ...... E Parking ...... R Café ...... T Disabled Parking ...... Y Disabled Access ...... U

Some sites have restricted access and are on private land. Please to footpaths and follow the Country Code.

3 Castle Line Over 30 miles of scenic roads take you to some of the finest castles, buildings and palaces in the county. From ’s smallest city, to Somerset’s border with Bath, the Castle Line is a must-see route.

Bishop’s Palace and Gardens Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2PD 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. 23QWT=YU limited Did you know? The Palace is famous for its mute swans, which ring a bell in the to be fed! Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

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Follow part of the ‘Strawberry’ line through the n rolling on an historic steam train! i L Explore the engine shed, workshop and museum. e

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sits on the platform came from City Centre and was donated in C 1978. Farleigh Hungerford Castle Farleigh Hungerford, Bath, BA2 7RS Discover the bloody history of the Hungerford family! Visit their castle crypt, complete with coffins and death masks. 26 ; :=WERU limited Y8 Don’t miss! Three face masks from stoneware jugs collected by a child over 200 years ago. Museum 1 North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AT See the history of Frome come alive! Discover the company that forged world famous statues, including ‘Justice’ (that sits atop the in ) and ‘King Alfred’ (in Winchester). 14Q=W8U limited Don’t miss! A rare 2500-year-old quern stone used by people at Tedbury Camp, near Mells, to grind their corn for flour. Gardens Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5NF The gardens were first created by Ernest Jardine as a recreational space for factory workers of Kilver Court in the 1800s. See the historic viaduct built for the Somerset and Railway. 23;=TWR U limited Y Did you know? The gardens were restored in the 1960s by the Showering family, who invented Babycham sparkling .

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l Grid ref: ST730490 e Wander around the historic village of Mells, famed

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i the grave of war poet Siegfried Sassoon in the n graveyard of St Andrew’s Church. e 167 ;=TWR Did you know? Thomas Horner reputedly discovered the deeds to Mells Manor in a pie given to him to carry to London by the last Abbot of . This story is referred to in the popular nursery rhyme Little Jack Horner . Milton Lodge Gardens Old Bristol Road, Wells, BA5 3AQ Wander through the 100-year-old gardens and terraces. Find stunning views of nearby and . 23Q=WERU limited Y Did you know? The gardens were created by Charles Tudway, whose family were Lords of the Manor in Wells from 1821. Castle Church Street, Nunney, BA11 4NL Step back in time at this picturesque 600-year-old moated castle. Cross the into the heart of the ruins and soak up the atmosphere. 16;: U Did you know? Parts of the walls were damaged in 1645 during the and took nearly 400 years to collapse.

Shepton Mallet TIC and Heritage Centre 70 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AS Attractions, events, activities! Discover Shepton Mallet’s heritage from the last 2000 years. 14;W Did you know? The runs through Shepton Mallet. This was the main road from to the North in Roman times.

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This is considered to be the best-preserved medieval C street in Europe. Wells Cathedral Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE Enter the smallest city in England to find one of the finest cathedrals dating from 1180. Admire 400 recently restored carved statues on the West Front. 16;UTW Did you know? Every quarter of an hour figures in the clock in the North Transept perform a medieval joust.

Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE Step back in time through the doors of an Elizabethan house. Discover Roman pig ingots, medieval carved sculpture and early equipment. 24;=W8 Don’t miss! The legendary ‘Witch of Hole’, a skeleton excavated in the caves in 1908.

7 Hamstone Line Taking its name from the distinctive honey-coloured stone quarried in the area, the circular Hamstone Line incorporates 55 miles of history and heritage. Discover stately homes and beautiful gardens nestled between traditional and rural villages.

Barrington Court Barrington, , TA19 0NQ Unravel the chequered history of ownership of this 500-year-old building, from William Clifton in the 1550s, to tenant farmers in 1907. 239QWRT=Ulimited Y Did you know? The dilapidated ruins that were bought by the National Trust in 1907 were used for storing cider barrels and chickens. Barrington Court Chard and District Museum High Street, Chard, TA20 1BQ Artificial limbs and flying machines! Marvel at the work of two of Chard’s early inventors and much more. 24Q=W8Ulimited e n

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Have you ever wondered where objects are stored? a Visit by appointment to see anything from gloves, industrial machinery and paintings, to poison bottles H and guns. 14;=ERUlimited 8 Don’t miss! A collection of football memorabilia relating to the ‘Giant Slayers’, Yeovil Football Club. The club takes its nickname ‘the Glovers’ from the local gloving industry. and District Museum Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7JU From sailing ships to spaceships: discover the links with Crewkerne’s webbing and sailcloth industry. 246Q=EWU8 Don’t miss! The photographic collection and local archives that include this picture of Clarke’s Saddlers. Dawes Twine Works 94A High Street, , BA22 9AU Explore one of the most complete surviving examples of a rope and twine making site in England. The 200-year-old site, which includes original machinery and fittings, represents all stages of the manufacture and finishing of twine. 16:E U limited 8 Did you know? The recently-straightened ropewalk was used to lay out long strands of material before it was twisted into rope.

9 Manor Gardens East Lambrook, , TA13 5HH Stroll through the renowned gardens and admire the snowdrops or hardy geraniums. Relax in the scented garden and discover rare and unusual plants in the

H nursery. 23Q=EUlimited YR a Did you know? m The garden is recognised throughout the world as the s ‘Home of English Cottage ’ and was created t o by plantswoman . n

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L Chard, TA20 4LU i Travel back through time at a 900-year-old Cistercian n monastery set in 30 acres of award-winning gardens. e 23;=TWRUlimited Y Did you know? The Mermaid Pond is home to the spectacular Centenary Fountain. With a maximum height of 49 metres it is the highest powered fountain in England. Ham Hill Country Park Stoke Sub Hamdon, Yeovil, TA14 6RW Discover the 3000-year-old hill fort. Explore the old quarries, woods and . The views from this hill are some of the best in the county. 17;=Ulimited R Did you know? Stone from Ham Hill was used to build nearby House and parts of Wells Cathedral. Montacute, TA15 6XP Experience Elizabethan life in grand style and discover the magnificent collection of furniture, and Tudor portraits. 23Q9=TWRUlimited Y8 Don’t miss! Etched into the glass of a library window is a poem in Latin entitled ‘Happy is the man’. It celebrates the divinity of the small things in life.

10 Montacute TV, Radio and Toy Museum 1 South Street, Montacute, TA15 6XD A nostalgic trip to bring back memories of your favourite TV and radio programmes. Includes a vast collection of toys, books, games, vintage and novelty radios and televisions.

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Exterminate! Come face-to-face with a life-sized L Dalek, an iconic villain from the longest running science fiction show in the world, ‘Dr Who’. e n o

Muchelney Abbey t , , TA10 0DQ s

Visit the site of an ancient island and discover m Benedictine monastic buildings, including the monks’ a

thatched loo and medieval abbot’s lodging. H 26Q:=EWRUlimited Y8 Don’t miss! Many fine examples of carved stone and decorated tiles, plus a fascinating selection of site finds. Museum of Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UN Discover Yeovil’s past and present including gloving, aerospace and agriculture, and the people who worked in these areas. 14;=WRYUlimited 8 Don’t miss! This Austro-Hungarian rifle has a beautifully carved walnut stock. It is part of a significant collection of firearms donated to the museum by local benefactor Henry Stiby. Perry’s Cider Mills , Ilminster, TA19 0NY Sample Somerset cider made the traditional way! See how it is made from beginning to end, by visiting the nearby orchards, pressing rooms and rural life museum. 14;=TWRUlimited Y8 Did you know? The twin presses can extract around 100 gallons of juice for every tonne of apples pressed. Approximately 10 tonnes are pressed in a typical day.

11 Priest’s House Law Lane, Muchelney, TA10 0DQ Stand in the Gothic doorway and admire the magnificent double-height tracery windows and

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North Street, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA4 6QP L Walk in the footsteps of the high-ranking religious i n officials and priests of the community who lived here e from 1304. Much of the building dates from the 1400s. 16Q9RUlimited Did you know? After 1518 the priory became a farm, known as Parsonage Farmhouse, which it remained until around 1960. Treasurer’s House Church Street, , TA12 6JL Step back nearly 800 years to a time when this small medieval building was inhabited by the Treasurer of Wells Cathedral. Marvel at the unusual wall paintings. 26Q9RUlimited Did you know? It is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Somerset and was first recorded in 1226.

12 Kings’ Line Travel the line named after the area’s royal connections with King Alfred and the mythical . The Kings’ Line you from historic Montacute at the foot of Ham Hill to the borders of Somerset and Dorset. Discover 40 miles of hidden delights with everything from secret gardens and prehistoric settlements to supercars and fighter planes.

Alfred’s Tower Kingsettle Hill, (Grid ref: ST746351) Explore one of the finest and most eccentric follies in England. It was created nearly 200 years ago to commemorate the life and deeds of King . 296RQ Did you know? Kingsettle Hill is thought to be the place King Alfred set up his standard after he came out of hiding on the Isle of over 1100 years ago. Alfred’s Tower 13 Ballands Castle (Grid ref: ST75343105) Travel to the borders of Somerset and explore the ancient woodlands that hide strange mounds. These may be the remains of a medieval motte-and-bailey castle and quarrying. This is private land, do please keep to the footpath. 17; Did you know? Two further motte-and-bailey castles can be found K nearby at Cockroad Wood and Castle . i n

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i local landmark. Over 500 years old, this dovecote has n over 200 pigeonholes. e 169; Did you know? Dovecotes were built in medieval times to house pigeons or doves, which were an important food source.

Bruton Museum 26 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AA Celebrate centuries of life and work in Bruton. Here you can find everything from massive ammonites found in the gardens of the town to contemporary art. 14QT=U8 Don’t miss! The unique sculptures of Ernst Blensdorf, who used Somerset elm from local woodlands to create his swirling patterns and forms.

14 & District Museum Market House, Market Place, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH Discover what life was like in the town in the late 1700s through the writings of local diarist James Woodforde. Browse the extensive collections of objects, costumes and fossils. 14Q=8 Don’t miss! This odd looking contraption was invented in 1873 to pick horse hairs for weaving. Horsehair weaving is still an important industry in the town.

Fleet Air Arm Museum e n Royal Naval Air Station, , BA22 8HT i See 100 years of flying in the in Europe’s L ’

largest naval aviation museum. Visit the unique carrier s experience and Concorde 002. g n

24;=TWRUY8 i Don’t miss! K Go on-board the first British-built Concorde plus the award winning Carrier Experience to see just what happens on an aircraft carrier. Gants Mill & Garden Bruton, BA10 0DB Breathe in the scent of fragrant flowers or enjoy the sound of the river trickling past this historic mill and garden. Most of the machinery dates from 1888 and is still used for grinding animal feed and occasionally whole- flour. 23 Q=ERYU Did you know? The mill takes its name from John le Gaunt who owned it in 1290. Most of the current mill was built in 1810 and uses stone from previous mills. Haynes International Motor Museum , Yeovil, BA22 7LH No matter what your age you’ll find the car you’ve always dreamed of! This is reputedly the UK’s largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. 24;=TWRUY8 Don’t miss! The 1973 Jaguar V12 E-type. This British sports car is one of only 6 vehicles to be placed in New York’s Museum of Modern Art.

15 Higher Flax Mills Torbay Road, Castle Cary, BA7 7DY Visit the historic site of one of the last surviving horsehair weavers in the world. Boyd’s Horsehair Factory still uses the original looms and techniques developed over 125 years ago. Visits by appoinjtment only. Tours for small groups are available on request. 26; Did you know? Since the invention of the motorcar it has become difficult to source K horsehair. It is now imported from the Far East where they still use i n working horses with cropped tails. g s Museum ’

L High Street, Ilchester, BA22 8NQ i Uncover stories of brutality and criminal n depravity at Ilchester gaol. It was the county gaol until e replaced by gaol in the 1840s. 14Q8 Don’t miss! Shackles and handcuffs from the condemned cell at Ilchester gaol: a tangible and chilling reminder of the notorious prison. Lytes Cary Manor Ilchester Road, , TA11 7HU Roam the planned gardens of this 700-year-old that was once home to the Elizabethan herbalist Henry Lyte. Discover the medicinal uses of plants and herbs. 23;9=ERUlimited Y Did you know? Henry Lyte created a plant directory in 1578 that the borders of the garden are based on.

16 Hill Fort Grid Ref: ST632256 Climb to the top of this hill fort to see history stretching back over 5000 years. Walk the ramparts and enjoy spectacular views over the Somerset countryside. 17; Did you know? Local tradition dating back to the 1500s states that Cadbury Castle was King Arthur’s Camelot.

Tintinhull House and Gardens e n Farm Street, , BA22 8PZ i Explore secluded lawns, small pools and colourful L ’

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23Q9=WERUY i Did you know? K The Pool Garden was built as a memorial to the owner’s nephew, who was shot down over Malta during World War II.

17 Alfred and Levels Line Travelling through the evocative Somerset Levels and Moors from Taunton to Cheddar, the 45-mile Alfred and Levels Line takes you on a journey stretching back 5000 years. From ancient settlements and legendary kings, to medieval abbeys and civil war sites, the Alfred and Levels Line has it all. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of the levels, some areas of which are 6 metres below sea level.

Abbot’s Fish House , Street Explore the 700-year-old remains of the only surviving monastic fish house in England. It was the home to the keeper of the Abbey Fishery. 1:6; Did you know? The building stood on the bank of the former , from which the nearby village takes its name. Abbot’s Fish House Ashton Chapel Allerton, , BS26 2LS Find out how wind power was put to good use over 300 years ago at Somerset’s last complete windmill. Standing on the Isle of , it offers stunning views of , the Somerset Levels and . 16Q8 Did you know? A windmill is mentioned on this site as far back as 1317. Athelney Abbey (Site of) Grid ref: ST348288 Walk in the footsteps of King Alfred the Great! He is said to have hidden here in 878, before going on to

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Wagg Drove (Grid Ref: ST441274) L Would you have been a Royalist or a Parliamentarian? Explore the & battlefield that saw the Parliamentarians defeat the last Royalist field army in the English Civil War in 1645. View the fields from Wagg Drove. This is d private land, so please keep to the footpath. e r

1:7; f Did you know? l The Royalist defeat gave control of the West of England to the A Parliamentarians who took and Bristol shortly after. Beckery Chapel (site of) Beckery Old Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9NY Wander the site of this pre- and medieval chapel. It was built by monks from . 17;R Ulimited Did you know? According to tradition, the Irish saint Bridget visited Beckery in 488 AD and left her bag, necklace and weaving tools behind.

19 (Grid Ref: ST359305) Climb the steep slopes of this natural hill rising out of the Somerset Levels to discover the picturesque ruins of St Michael’s Church. 197;R Did you know? The defeated troops from the Battle of Langport sought refuge here in 1645. Chalice Well 85-89 Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8DD Enjoy the sound of gently trickling water at one of the oldest continuously-used holy wells in the country. Along with Glastonbury Tor, the well lies on the traditional site of the mythic Isle of .

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v There are many legends surrounding the once greatest e and richest Abbey in England. It is said King Arthur and l Guinevere were buried at the site, and that Joseph of s

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i 246;=WERUY8 n Don’t miss! e See the 500-year-old rare ecclesiastical robe found under a medieval pulpit in . It would have been worn by a priest during ceremonies. Museum 9 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DP Discover how Iron Age people lived on the treacherous by building a special island for their houses to sit on over 2250 years ago. 246;8 Did you know? The museum building, known as the Tribunal, was a merchant’s house over 200 years ago.

20 Langport Grid ref: ST420268 Walk the streets of a once fortified town where King Athelstan founded a royal mint over 1000 years ago. 17; Did you know? The 600-year-old Hanging Chapel and medieval gateway in the town has been a town hall, and Masonic lodge. London Cigarette Card Company West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR Explore the largest display of cigarette cards in Britain, with over 5,000 sets on display. They cover an amazing variety of subjects and date from the 1890s to the present day.

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Fancy footwear is nothing new! Take a tour of shoes L dating from Roman times to the present day owned & by Clarks the shoemakers.

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The Clarks shoe company was started by Quaker brothers in 1825 when f James Clark made slippers from sheepskin rug off-cuts. l A Somerset Rural Life Museum Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8DB Step into the magnificent 700-year-old Abbey Barn and explore Somerset’s rural crafts and industries. From growing and mud horse fishing, to digging and cider making. 146;=TWRUY8 Don’t miss! The intricately decorated cheese press that was used to make the Cheddar that Somerset is famous for.

21 Somerton Discover the ancient settlement that was reputed to be the capital of and county town 800 years ago. It was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Sumertone. 17;=TWERUY Did you know? The roof of the Church of St Michael and All Angels is one of the finest church roofs in the country. Look out for the lions and small cider barrel supposedly carved by the monks of . Stembridge Tower Mill , TA10 9DJ Climb the winding staircase of the last remaining

A thatched windmill in England and be rewarded with

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v Blakeway, Wedmore, BS28 4UE e Find out what peat is, where it comes from and stories l of the people who worked it. Don’t miss pieces of a s

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i years. n 24Q=TW RUlimited Y e Did you know? The museum also contains a large collection of scientific curiosities and inventions, including a jet engine and a working pianola. and Visitor Centre Meare Green, , TA3 6HY Discover the history and art of the traditional industry of willow growing and basket making in Somerset. 14;=TWERUY8 Did you know? The Centre is owned by the Coate family, who have been growing willow on the Somerset Levels since 1819.

22 Country Line The Country Line embodies everything that makes Somerset such a varied and idyllic place to explore. Discover ancient sites, glorious gardens and parks and take advantage of the obligatory cricket and cider stops. This line gives you the taste of Somerset in just 23 miles.

Ashbrittle Yew St John the Baptist Church, , TA21 0LE Meet one of the oldest living things in Britain; a 3000-year-old yew tree that was mature when Stonehenge was in use. 17; Did you know? Yew trees have a reputation for immortality because of their ability to heal themselves and are often found in graveyards. Ashbrittle Yew

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s I h 1 I e e 4 ) 2 7 Country Line Museum of Somerset Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AA From Roman mosaics, prehistoric skeletons and to gold hoards and art, Somerset’s museum has it all. Journey through time in Taunton’s 900-year-old castle that re-opens in 2011. 134;=TW UY8 Did you know? 144 rebels were condemned to death in the Great Hall by Judge Jeffreys during the Bloody Assizes in 1685 for their part in the Monmouth Rebellion. Sheppy’s Cider and Rural Life Museum Three Bridges, Bradford-on-Tone, TA4 1ER Get a taste of Somerset’s most famous export, cider, at this working farm and orchard. Discover how cider is made and learn more about rural crafts. 24;=TWRUY8 Don’t miss! An ancient solid oak screw used for pressing apples. Once built into the structure of a gloomy Somerset cider house,

C it’s a magnificent hand-made piece of cider history. o Somerset Cricket Museum u n 7 Priory Avenue, Taunton, TA1 1XX t Somerset and cricket go hand in hand. Explore the r fascinating history of the sport and its players housed y

in one of Taunton’s oldest buildings. L 24QU8 i n Don’t miss! e This size 15 boot belonged to Joel Garner, a 6ft 8in fast bowler who played for Somerset County Cricket Club. He was famed for being one of the most difficult bowlers to face in world cricket. Somerset Military Museum Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AA Relive the personal stories of the soldiers who fought in Somerset’s regiments in conflicts across the world. Located in , the museum re-opens in 2011. 1 34 ;=TWYU8 Did you know? The Somerset Light Infantry’s badge carries the name ‘Jellalabad’, to honour the courage of the regiment. Soldiers overcame a siege at the Afghan city in 1842 and an enemy force six times their number. 28 3 o m 146QWU8 c i T D E 2 u T D V G B a 16;9RU n W W n i 0 x s b l i h h 8 n t o a s r e o i d 0 p e r e e e i c d

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a e o a Q a n t n n 2 9 Country Line Quantock and Coast Line Stretching from the far west of the county to Taunton and Bridgwater, the forked Quantock and Coast Line encompasses the widest variety of must- see sites. From historic houses, castles and abbeys to collections of modern plastics, boats and dolls, 60 miles of winding scenic roads delivers it all.

Bakelite Museum Bridge Street, Williton, TA4 4NS Spy cameras, monstrous perming machines and an entire car! Come explore the quirky world of bakelite. 24Q=TWR8 Don’t miss! ‘Leakproof, Vermin Proof, Hygienic’, the ultralite bakelite coffins came in a variety of colours and are the quirkiest items in the collection. Bakelite Museum Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LN Visit a working watermill. Enjoy waxworks showing people milling and working at rural crafts. 246QW=TRUY8 Did you know? The waterwheel weighs over two tonnes yet can be turned from inside the mill using just two fingers.

Blue Anchor Railway Museum Blue Anchor, , TA24 6LG Hop aboard a Great Western steam train and discover one of the delights along the Somerset coast at Blue Anchor Station. A collection of railwayana and changing exhibitions ensure something for everyone. 154W=8 Don’t miss! A ticket-making machine that was used to print many millions of the traditional card railway tickets. Now a thing of the past, except on heritage railways.

Burgundy Chapel North Hill, Minehead (Grid ref: SS948481) Step off the picturesque South West Coastal Footpath and visit the 600-year-old ruins of a medieval chapel and hermitage. The site was e n recorded in 1405 as ‘Bircombe Chapel’ in the i L

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k c o t n a u Q 31 Abbey Road, , TA23 0PS Follow in the footsteps of the Cistercian monks and explore this picturesque abbey, set deep in the tranquil countryside. 26Q:=WERUlimited Y8 Don’t miss! The beautifully carved angels found on the original wooden ceiling in the splendid Refectory. 35 Lime Street, Nether , TA5 1NQ Soak up the inspiring surroundings in the house where the poet wrote the famous Rime of the Ancient Mariner . 246Q9R8 Did you know? A statue of the Ancient Mariner from Coleridge’s poem can be found at Watchet Harbour.

Combe Sydenham Hall and Country Park Monksilver, TA4 4JG Nestled deep in a hidden valley, explore 500 acres of parkland complete with a large herd of fallow deer. Q 23Q=WR u Did you know? a Local legend states that Francis Drake sent a mysterious n cannonball, to prevent his wife remarrying. She believed t

o him to be dead. The cannonball is preserved in the house. c

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Explore this newly-restored manor house nestled in C the historic village of Porlock. It is home to a o collection of local artefacts, photographs, books and a tools from Porlock and the Vale. s t 143Q8Ulimited

L Did you know? i The medieval herb garden contains a variety of plants that have been used n

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32 Castle Dunster, TA24 6SL Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here for nearly 1000 years. Explore the sumptuously decorated rooms or enjoy the extensive gardens. 26Q9=WRUlimited Y8 Don’t miss! A 400-year-old set of Dutch leather hangings that cover all four walls of the castle’s gallery. They show the tragic love story of Anthony and Cleopatra. Dunster Dolls Museum 17 High Street, Dunster, TA24 6SF Bring childhood memories flooding back and see a massive collection of over 900 toys, dolls and action figures. 14QW8U limited Don’t miss! The 400-year-old plague doctor doll. Doctors wore special clothes to try to avoid catching the plague. Dunster Working Watermill Mill Lane, Dunster, TA24 6SW Enjoy the tranquil riverside setting of this 220-year- old working watermill and see how flour is made. 26;9WERUlimited 8 Did you know? e n

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Doverhay Garage, High Street, Porlock, TA24 8PS o

Housed in a time-warp garage, this private collection C of vintage cars, motorcycles and memorabilia has &

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for AA scouts in the early days of motoring. AA n

scouts were originally employed to warn member a motorists about police speed traps. u Q 33 Chantry Sea Lane, Kilve, TA5 1EG Watch the birds darting in and out of the ruins of this 680-year-old medieval house found on the stunning coastline at Kilve Beach. This is a dangerous building, so please view from the footpath. 16;=TRY Did you know? The house is known as a chantry. These were founded by people who wished that prayers would be said for their souls after their death. Minehead Discover the joy of the seaside and explore the historic harbour town, beach and promenade. 16; =TWERUY Did you know? Every May Day the town celebrates with the ancient tradition of the Hobby Horse. A loud drum makes people aware of the Hobby Horse dancing its way round town. Museum of in West Somerset Porlock Methodist Church, High Street, Porlock, TA24 8PU Discover the roots of Methodism and more about its founder, John Wesley, in this small church museum. 1 46 Q=RUY8 Q Did you know? u In 1810 the first Wesleyan preachers from Taunton a preached in Porlock from a mounting block in the n main street. t o Castle c k Grid Ref: ST187396

& Wander the remains of this Norman motte-and-bailey castle, built nearly 1000 years ago. The site would once

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34 Village, Grid Ref: SS920468 Enjoy sweeping scenic views from the surroundings of a beautiful village of thatched cottages leading to woodland paths and the coast. 176;9=TW RU limited Did you know? Selworthy Beacon, at 308 metres, is one of the highest points on Exmoor. Somerset and Dorset Railway Museum Washford Station, Washford, TA23 0PP Step back in time as you operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box. Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder the old station names and soak up the atmosphere. 245Q=WRUlimited 8 Don’t miss! The larger of two steam locomotives owned by the Trust, No. 88, is a former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway freight engine built in 1925. Somerset Heritage Centre Brunel Way, , Taunton, TA2 6SF Open in Autumn 2010, the centre houses Somerset’s archives, local studies collection, Historic Environment Record and museum reserve collections. 1;=WERUY8 e n Did you know? i L

The Centre will provide access to 10 million archives and 3 million t

museum objects, and provide information on more than 20,000 historic s

sites in Somerset. a Castle o C Castle Street, Stogursey (Grid Ref: ST 203426) &

Follow the village and step back in time to the days of the powerful de Curci family who built the k motte-and-bailey castle nearly 800 years ago. This is c o

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were rabbits kept within the castle walls. Q 35 Washford Radio Museum Tropiquaria, Washford Cross, TA23 0QB A collection of technology and recordings covering over 85 years of radio and television history. 246;=TWR Y8 Don’t miss! One of the BBC’s first portable sound recorders. Developed in 1939 at the request of the News Department, these machines pioneered on-the-spot reporting in World War II. Watchet Boat Museum Harbour Road, Watchet, TA23 0AQ Explore flatners, knots, maps, and a curious contraption known as a ‘nossler’. 14QWU8 Don’t miss! The mud horse, a contraption that looks like a cross between a giant ski and an upturned table. It was used to help fishermen across the dangerous mud flats. Watchet Grid Ref: ST062433 Now a popular fishing harbour, explore one of King Alfred’s ancient Saxon defensive forts built in AD914. 17; Q Don’t miss! u The statue of the Ancient Mariner, as described in a Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem. n t o c

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& Market Street, Watchet, TA23 OAN Choices, choices, choices! Fossils, sailors knots,

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L One of the few surviving cork lifejackets. Most were i destroyed and the cork used for fishing floats. n e

36 West Somerset Mineral Railway Grid Ref: SSO23344 An example of Victorian ingenuity, this eleven mile long railway was constructed from 1857 –1864 to transport iron ore from the Brendon Hills to the harbour of Watchet. Don’t miss the summit winding house at the above grid reference. 17 5 ; Did you know? Passengers could travel in the wagons free of charge up the 1 in 4 incline at their own risk! and Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3BX Take a journey of discovery through more than 500 artefacts including drawings, books, photographs and models. 145Q=TWRUY8 Don’t miss! The beautifully restored first class sleeping car built in 1897. West Somerset Rural Life Museum ( Museum) The Old School, Allerford, TA24 8HN Investigate three rooms of rural history contained in a Victorian schoolhouse. Children can explore the Victorian schoolroom and dress up, write on slates and play with toys. e n

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k c o t n a u Q 37 Battle Line By far the longest of the lines, the circular 85 mile Battle Line commemorates the important part Somerset played in the English Civil War. Taking you through a range of different landscapes, see the Somerset Levels, the Mendips, the and coastline. The only thing more varied than the landscape is the sites you can visit!

Axbridge and District Museum / King John’s Hunting Lodge The Square, Axbridge, BS26 2AP Tread the creaking floorboards of this 500-year-old Tudor building. Uncover hidden stories about the people of Axbridge and the surrounding villages, from early settlers to the present day. 1694QWUlimited 8 Did you know? The carved king’s head found in the museum probably dates back to the 1600s and is thought to have served as the inn-sign for ‘The King’s Head’ tavern.

Axbridge and District Museum (King John’s Hunting Lodge) Battle of Sedgemoor (Site of) Westonzoyland / (Grid Ref: ST351356) Stand on the site that saw 1000 rebel troops die in 1685, killed by royalist troops for supporting the Duke of Monmouth in his attempt to overthrow King James II. 1:7; Did you know? The Battle of Sedgemoor was the last pitched battle to be fought on English soil. Blake Museum Blake Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NB Journey into the heart of Bridgwater, a historic and port. 164;WUlimited 8 Don’t miss! A model of a Naval Cutter, the type used by the Royal Navy to patrol coastal waters like and prevent smuggling. Down and Fort Road, Brean One of the most striking landmarks of the Somerset coastline, Brean Down projects dramatically for over a mile into the . It offers magnificent views for miles around and is rich in wildlife and history. 197;E=R Did you know? The Palmerston Fort built on Brean Down in the 1860s was rearmed during World War II. Brent Knoll Hill Fort (Grid Ref: ST341509) People have been living and working on this hill for e n

over 4000 years. It offers unparalleled views of the i

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39 Burcott Mill Wookey, Wells, BA5 1NJ See organic flour being milled in this historic Victorian watermill. Then visit the tearoom to taste it being used in scrumptious homemade cakes. 2647 Q =T RUlimited Y Did you know? A watermill has been on this site for over 1000 years and the current mill is over 150 years old. Charterhouse Grid Ref: ST502557 Walk in the footsteps of the Romans, who mined lead and silver from this area to pay their army nearly 2000 years ago. This is private land, so please keep to the footpath. 17; Did you know? One of the lead pig ingots from Charterhouse was found in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy, which was destroyed by a volcano in 79AD. Cheddar Caves and Gorge: Museum of Prehistory Cheddar, BS27 3QF Enter the world and mindset of our early cave- dwelling ancestors, from cave painting and hunting, to sex, religion and cannibalism. 27;=TW8 Don’t miss! Watch as the hunter-gatherer re-enactors demonstrate survival skills. Wearing deerskins, they show how to light fires and knap flint for tools. B

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t Tickenham Road, Clevedon, BS21 6QU l Set in a beautifully landscaped terraced garden, the e

house was built nearly 700 years ago. L 26Q T R Y 9 i n Did you know? e William Makepeace Thackeray based part of his novel ‘The History of Henry Esmond’ on Clevedon Court.

40 The Beach, Clevedon, BS21 7QU Built in 1869, the historic pier at Clevedon was a place where travellers could board a passenger boat to south during the . Now it houses a shop, booking office for boat trips and an art gallery. 24 6; = W E Y U Did you know? Much of the pier was built out of leftover rail discarded from 's broad-gauge South Wales Railway. Hill Fort Grid Ref: ST459591 Enjoy spectacular views across and the Mendips from this 3000-year-old Iron Age hill fort. Today a fascinating and unusual mixture of wildflowers carpet the hill slopes, attracting rare butterflies. 17; Did you know? There is a legend of buried treasure and an enduring tradition of a fairy presence, known locally as Redshanks, on the hill fort. Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury (Grid Ref: ST512386) Climb one of Somerset’s most renowned and mysterious landmarks, reputed to be the birthplace of King Arthur. 17;9Y Did you know? Another legend links the King of the Fairies with the Tor, suggesting it was the entrance to Avalon, Land of the Fairies. e n i L

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41 Helicopter Museum Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8PP From Vietnam veteran helicopters to the Queen’s Royal Flight, the world’s largest helicopter museum has it all! View aviation action in the museum’s film theatre or experience a real flight along the coast (on selected dates only). 24; =TWRUY8 Don’t miss! A production example of a Russian anti-tank attack helicopter built in the 1980s nicknamed ‘the hunchback’. Lambretta Scooter Museum 77 Alfred Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PP Relive the days of Mods and Rockers by exploring almost every model of Lambretta scooter made from the 1940s to the 1970s. 14;=WU Did you know? The Lambretta motor scooter started life in 1947 and was built to get Italy mobile after World War II. The Lighthouse, Burnham-on-Sea The Beach, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1BU Burnham-on-Sea boasts all the charm of a traditional seaside resort with its own distinct character. It is famous for the nine-legged wooden lighthouse, the only one of its kind in the country. 16; Did you know? The town has had three lighthouses over the years. These include Burnham Old Round Tower used until 1832 and the Pillar Lighthouse used until 1993. North Somerset Museum B

a Burlington Street, Weston super Mare, BS23 1PR

t Browse the displays of over 70,000 objects and t discover North Somerset’s hidden past. Find out if l e you’re brave enough to enter the dentist’s room as it

would have been 100 years ago. L limited i 24;=TWU 8 n Don’t miss! e An original Victorian Punch and Judy puppet set which would have been used to entertain children and adults on the seafront.

42 Oakham Treasures Portbury Lane, Portbury, BS20 7SP Whether you’re 8 or 80, you’ll be fascinated by this unique collection of memorabilia from days gone by. The priceless collection gives a real snapshot of the way we used to live. 24;=TWRUY Did you know? The collection is made up of time-warp shops including a sweet shop, , tobacconist, chemist and haberdashery. The Tractor Museum has over 100 tractors. Priddy Nine Barrows Grid Ref: ST538516 Explore the eerie remains of this barrow cemetery, dating back over 4000 years to the . A visit to the nearby Ashen Hill barrow cemetery is also a must. This is private land, so plese keep to the footpath. 17; Did you know? Eight of the nine barrows in the cemetery were excavated in one week by an antiquarian and his workers in 1815.

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Abbots Fish House Burnham-on-Sea Lighthouse Click: www.english-heritage.org.uk/mearefishhouse ...... 18 Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 42 Alfred’s Tower Burrow Mump Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 13 Call: 01823 336344. Click: www.visitsomerset.co.uk ...... 20 Ashbrittle Yew Castle Cary & District Museum Click: www.treeregister.org ...... 23 Call: 01963 350680. Click: www.castlecarymuseum.org.uk . . . . .15 Ashton Windmill Castle Neroche Hill Fort Call: 01278 435399. Click: www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/museums . . . .19 Call: 01823 680846. Click: www.nerochescheme.org ...... 26 Athelney Chalice Well Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 19 Call: 01458 831154. Click: www.chalicewell.org.uk ...... 20 Axbridge and District Museum Chard & District Museum Call: 01934 732012. Click: www.kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk . . .38 Call: 01460 65091. Click: www.chardmuseum.co.uk ...... 9 Bakelite Museum Charterhouse Call: 01984 632133 ...... 30 Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 40 Ballands Castle Cheddar Caves and Gorge: Museum of Prehistory Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 14 Call: 01934 742343. Click: www.cheddarcaves.co.uk ...... 40 Barford Park Cleeve Abbey Call: 01278 671269 ...... 26 Call: 01984 640377. Click: www.english-heritage.org.uk ...... 32 Barrington Court ...... 8 Clevedon Court Call: 01460 242614. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/barringtoncourt Call: 01275 872257. http://Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ . . . .40 Battle of Langport (Site of) Clevedon Pier Click: www.english-heritage.org.uk ...... 19 Call: 01275 878846. Click: www.clevedonpier.com ...... 41 Battle of Sedgemoor (Site of) Coleridge Cottage Click: www.zoylandheritage.co.uk ...... 39 Call: 01278 732662. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 32 Beckery Chapel Combe Sydenham Hall and Country Park Call: 0845 3459144. Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/heritage . . . . .19 Call: 01984 656 284 ...... 32 Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum Community Heritage Access Centre (CHAC) Call: 01823 432151. Click: www.bishopslydeardmill.co.uk . . . . .31 Call: 01935 462855. Click: www.southsomerset.gov.uk ...... 9 Bishops Palace and Gardens Cothay Manor Call: 01749 98811. Click: www.bishopspalacewells.co.uk ...... 4 Call: 01823 672283. Click: www.cothaymanor.co.uk ...... 26 Blake Museum Crewkerne and District Museum Call: 01278 456127. Click: www.blakemuseum.org.uk ...... 39 Call: 01460 77079. Click: www.crewkernemuseum.co.uk ...... 9 Blue Anchor Railway Museum Dawes Twine Works ...... 9 Click: www.wsr.org.uk/barm.htm ...... 31 Dolebury Warren Hill Fort Brean Down and Fort Click: www.wt-woods.org.uk ...... 41 Call: 01934 844518. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 39 Dovery Manor Museum Brent Knoll Hill Fort Call: 01643 862316. Click: www.hornermill.co.uk/dmm ...... 32 Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 39 Guildhall Heritage and Arts Centre Bruton Dovecote Call: 01398 323818 ...... 26 Call: 01747 841152. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 14 Dunster Castle Bruton Museum Call: 01643 823004. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstercastle .33 Call: 01749 812294. Click: www.brutonmuseum.co.uk ...... 14 Dunster Dolls Museum Burcott Mill Call: 01643 821109. Click: www.visitsomerset.co.uk ...... 33 Call: 01749 673118. Click: www.burcottmill.com ...... 40 Dunster Working Watermill Burgundy Chapel Call: 01643 821759. Click: www.dunsterwatermill.co.uk ...... 33 Call: 0845 408 2540. Click: www.visitsomerset.co.uk ...... 31

45 East Lambrook Manor Gardens Mells ...... 6 Call: 01460 240328. Click: www.eastlambrook.co.uk ...... 10 Milton Lodge Gardens East Somerset Railway Call: 01749 672168. Click: www.miltonlodgegardens.co.uk . . . . .6 Call: 01749 880417. Click: www.eastsomersetrailway.com ...... 5 Minehead Exmoor Classic Car Collection Call: 01643 702624. Click: www.minehead.co.uk ...... 34 Call: 07970 497741 or 01643 841476 ...... 33 Montacute House Farleigh Hungerford Castle Call: 01935 823289. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 10 Call: 01225 754026. Montacute TV, Radio and Toy Museum Click: www.english-heritage.org.uk/farleighhungerford ...... 5 Call: 01935 823024. Click: www.montacutemuseum.co.uk ...... 11 Fleet Air Arm Museum Muchelney Abbey Call: 01935 840565. Click: www.fleetairarm.com ...... 15 Call: 01458 250664. Forde Abbey & Gardens Click: www.english-heritage.org.uk/muchelneyabbey ...... 11 Call: 01460 220231. Click: www.fordeabbey.co.uk ...... 10 Museum of Methodism in West Somerset Frome Museum Call: 01984 633212...... 34 Call: 01373 454611. Click: www.fromemuseum.org ...... 5 Museum of Somerset Fyne Court Call: 01823 320200. Click: www.somerset.gov.uk ...... 28 Call: 01823 451873. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 27 Museum of South Somerset Gants Mill & Garden Call: 01935 462855. Click: www.southsomerset.gov.uk ...... 11 Call: 01749 812393. Click: www.gantsmill.co.uk...... 15 Nether Stowey Castle Glastonbury Abbey Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 34 Call: 01458 832267. Click: www.glastonburyabbey.com ...... 20 North Somerset Museum Glastonbury Lake Village Museum Call: 01934 621028. Call: 01458 832954. Click: www.glastonburytic.co.uk ...... 20 Click: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/leisure/museum ...... 42 Glastonbury Tor Call: 01934 844518. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 41 Call: 0117 975 0700. Ham Hill Country Park Click: www.english-heritage.org.uk/nunneycastle ...... 6 Call: 01935 823617. Click: www.visitsouthsomerset.com/hamhill . .10 Oakham Treasures Haynes International Motor Museum Call: 01275 375236. Click: www.oakhamtreasures.co.uk ...... 43 Call: 01963 440804. Click: www.haynesmotormuseum.com . . . . .15 Perry's Cider Mills Helicopter Museum Call: 01460 55195. Click: www.perryscider.co.uk ...... 11 Call: 01934 635227. Click: www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk ...... 42 Priddy Nine Barrows Cemetery Hestercombe Gardens Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 43 Call: 01823 413923. Click: www.hestercombe.com ...... 27 Priest’s House Higher Flax Mills Call: 01458 253771. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 12 Call: 01963 350451. Click: www.johnboydtextiles.co.uk ...... 16 Selworthy Village Ilchester Museum Call: 01643 862452. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 35 Call: 01935 840147 ...... 16 Sheppy's Cider & Rural Life Museum Kilve Chantry Call: 01823 461233. Click: www.sheppyscider.com/museum.php . .28 Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 34 Shepton Mallet TIC and Heritage Centre Kilver Court Gardens Call: 01749 345258. Call:01749 340410. Click: www.sharphamparkshop.com ...... 5 Click: www.sheptonmallet-touristinfocentre.co.uk ...... 6 Lambretta Scooter Museum Shoe Museum Call: 01934 614614 ...... 42 Call: 01458 842169. Click: www.visitsomerset.co.uk ...... 21 Langport Saxon Burh Somerset and Dorset Railway Museum Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 21 Call: 01984 640869. Click: www.sdrt.org.uk ...... 35 London Cigarette Card Company Showroom Somerset Brick and Tile Museum Call: 01458 273452. Click: www.londoncigcard.co.uk ...... 21 Call: 01278 426088. Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/museums . . . .43 Lytes Cary Manor Somerset Cricket Museum Call: 01458 224471. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 16 Click: www.somersetcricketmuseum.co.uk ...... 28 46 Somerset Heritage Centre West Somerset Mineral Line Railway Call: 01823 278805. Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/archives ...... 35 Call: 01398 323841. Click: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk . . .37 Somerset Military Museum West Somerset Railway & Gauge Museum Call: 01823 333434. Click: www.sommilmuseum.org.uk ...... 28 Call: 01823 433856. Click: www.wsr.org.uk ...... 37 Somerset Rural Life Museum West Somerset Rural Life Museum Call: 01458 831197. Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/museums . . . . .21 Call: 01643 862529. Click: www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk ...... 37 Somerton Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum Call: 01458 273859. Click: www.somertonmuseum.org.uk . . . . .22 Call: 01275 472385. Click: www.wzlet.org ...... 44 South Cadbury Hill Fort Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre Click: www.southcadbury.org.uk ...... 17 Call: 01823 490814. Click: www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk . . . . .22 Stembridge Tower Mill Caves and Museum Call: 01935 823289. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 22 Call: 01749 672243. Click: www.wookey.co.uk ...... 44 Stogursey Castle Call: 01628 825925. Click: www.landmarktrust.org.uk ...... 35 Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory Call: 01935 823289. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stokesubhamdonpriory ...... 12 Sweets Peat and Science Museum Call: 07830 211544 ...... 22 The Line Wood Walk Call: 01823 356493. Click: www.tauntondeane.gov.uk ...... 27 Tintinhull Gardens Call: 01935 823289. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tintinhull ...... 17 Treasurer’s House Call: 01935 825015. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 12 Tyntesfield Call: 01275 461900. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk ...... 44 Vicars’ Close ...... 7 Washford Radio Museum Call: 01984 640688. Click: www.wirelessmuseum.org.uk ...... 36 Watchet Boat Museum Call: 01984 633117. Click: www.wbm.org.uk ...... 36 Watchet Burh & Daws Castle Click: www.somerset.gov.uk/HER ...... 36 Watchet Market House Museum Call: 01984 631660. Click: www.watchetmuseum.co.uk ...... 36 Wellington Monument Click: www.tauntondeane.gov.uk ...... 29 Wellington Museum Call: 07971 242904. Click: www.visitsomerset.co.uk ...... 29 Call: 01749 673477. Click: www.wellsmuseum.org.uk ...... 7 Wells Cathedral Call: 01749 674483. Click: www.wellscathedral.org.uk ...... 7 Court Barn Call: 01458 850212. Click: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/westpennardcourtbarn ...... 44

47 Partners The Museums in Somerset Group is a network of over 50 museums and heritage organisations within Somerset and North Somerset. It aims to promote public access to, and interest in, the two areas’ heritage.

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Somerset Heritage Service works with partners and the community to preserve, protect, promote and interpret the heritage of Somerset. It celebrates the contribution that Somerset’s heritage makes to the character, quality of life and distinctiveness of the county. It enables Somerset people and others to enjoy, learn about, understand and gain access to their rich heritage.

Renaissance – museums for changing lives – is a programme to transform England’s regional museums. It aims to make them world- class and fit for the 21st century.

Museums, Libraries and Archives Council – Leading strategically, the MLA promotes best practice in museums, libraries and archives, to inspire innovative, integrated and sustainable services for all.

Photo Credits All images reproduced by kind permission of the owners and by Somerset , Somerset County Council. Many can be viewed at www.flickr.com. For more information go to the Visit Somerset Website at www.visitsomerset.co.uk/touring-map