Ilminster Club Site Explore Somerset
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Ilminster Club Site Explore Somerset Places to see and things to do in the local area Make the most of your time 11 03 Langport Exebridge 07 Taunton Trull Wellington 01 Yeovil Tiverton 04 08 09 05 Crewkerne Chard 12 02 Bradninch Honiton Crediton Axminster Lyme Regis 06 10 Bridport Exeter Seaton Visit 1 Montacute House 5 Cricket St Thomas Golf Late 16th century house built Club of local golden Ham stone, with Beautiful course with views across formal gardens and park. the surrounding countryside. 2 Forde Abbey 6 Dinosaurland Fossil Monastery founded in 1140, and Museum transformed into a house in the Discover the fascinating world of 1640s. fossils and dinosaurs. 3 RSPB West Sedgemoor 7 Outdoor adventures Enjoy some spectacular birdlife in Try activities from kayaking and the Somerset Levels. raft building to axe throwing, 4 Coldharbour Mill Museum bushcraft or caving. Learn about wool processing in a Georgian spinning mill with working water wheel. Forde Abbey Walk Cycle 8 Local routes 9 National Cycle Network Good walking routes from and The nearest route to the site is 33, near the site are along the lanes Bristol to Seaton. to the surrounding villages and Blackdown Hills. Seaton Explore 10 Lyme Regis A picturesque and serene town home to a bustling harbour and an array of quirky shops. 11 Taunton This scenic county town is home to over 1,000 years of history and rich culture. 12 Chard Known as the birthplace of flight, this lovely town has a wealth of attractions. Lyme Regis Visitor’s top tips Ham Hill Drive to Staple Hill or Ham Hill for the best Ilminster is such a lovely town with lots of views across the county. independent shops and eateries. Visit Barleymows Farm Shop for the best The West Somerset Railway journey is all day breakfast or a great Sunday Lunch. incredibly scenic. Snowdon Park in Chard is a great place to There’s an abundance of National Trust let dogs have a run off lead. sites to visit in the area - our favourites We had a lovely walk around Chard are Knightshayes, Barrington Court, reservoir nature reserve, it’s excellent for Montacute House, Lytes Cary Manor and bird watchers. Tintinhull Garden. The Eagle Tavern is close by and serves Sidmouth is a beautiful town with so delicious, homemade food. much to do and see - it’s a lovely day out. Martock is a gorgeous village, Honiton Whites Fish & Chip Shop in Chard is has a great market and Exmouth is one of excellent! Devon’s oldest and prettiest towns. The Candlelight Inn is within walking distance from site and serves great food. Close by Local Shop Cinema Tourist Information There is a local shop and Post In Taunton, 15 miles. In Ilminster. Office in Coombe St Nicholas, Petrol Station Public transport 3 miles away. Shell 5.3 miles, Texaco 6 miles, There is a local bus service Supermarkets Tesco 6 miles. from Chard approximately 5 Londis 2.8 miles, Tesco and Cashpoint miles away. Also Buckland St. Sainsburys 6 miles. New Lidl Shell 5.3 miles, Sainsbury’s Mary 1.5 miles away, along in Chard 4.6 miles. 5.8 miles. the A303 Trunk Road, no Swimming pool pathway. The Cresta in Chard. Find us on:.