Plenty
to do and see when on Holiday in Watchet, Somerset.
Watchet
is a small coastal town nestled between Exmoor National Park
and the Quantock hills. What was an old fishing port and wool
trading port/harbour has become a fantastic location to explore
and relax in.. From the Watchet Museum which covers the history
of this charming town to exploring and viewing the yachts and
boats in the Watchet
Marina or exploring the local countryside and attractions.
Find more Watchet links here.
Nestled
between Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills.
Exmoor National
Park is 267 square miles of sweeping moorland, ancient oak
wooded forest valleys and village after charming protected
village. From the heritage village Dunster to the old market
town of Dulverton. Exmoor is an ideal holiday destination
for walking, riding, cycling, sailing or simply enjoying the
bounties of nature. The Quantock Hills are a picturesque band
of hills. The home of the picturesque Coleridge
Way. The route Samuel Coleridge took that inspired him
to right some of his romantic poetry.
Watchet is
a small town with a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
From the traditional sea side fish and chips to the local
deli. Perhaps local clothing boutiques would be more your
style.
Celtic Dreams would be worth a stop if you are looking to
improve your chakra or maybe just peruse local antique stores
if your chakra is taken care of.
Watchet
Carnival
If you are
looking for a bit of spice to your stay in Watchet then be
sure to be here during Watchet
Carnival.
This extravaganza is in July and August.
3 days of free events, parades, music and general fun
festivities. Run every year for the pleasure of locals and
visitors alike, the Watchet Carnival Club.
Don't Forget of course you will still have the many fun fair
attractions available, and also the fully licensed bar, and
fast food counters so you can stay very much self contained
for the evening and fully enjoy yourselves
