Things to do in Watchet, Somerset

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Watchet, Somerset.

History and Heritage in Watchet

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Watchet.

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Daws Castle | English Heritage
Daws Castle | English Heritage
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the peoplof Watchet against Viking attacks.
Cleeve Abbey | English Heritage
Cleeve Abbey | English Heritage
With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.
Dunster Gallox Bridge | English Heritage
Dunster Gallox Bridge | English Heritage
This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge'- once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.
Dunster Butter Cross | English Heritage
Dunster Butter Cross | English Heritage
Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.

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The Great Outdoors in Watchet

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Watchet.

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Holford Kelting | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Holford Kelting | Somerset Wildlife Trust
A wonderfully atmospheric ancient woodland nestled in a steep-sided Quantock Hills valley overlooking the Bristol Channel.
Huish Moor | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Huish Moor | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Huish Moor is located one mile south west of the village of Huish Champflower on the Brendon Hills. The reserve comprises neutral grassland and mire and woodland on a north facing slope around the headwaters of the River Tone. The mix of habitats supports many rare and protected species.
Aisholt Wood | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Aisholt Wood | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Ancient oak woodland on the Quantock Hills rich in wild flowers in spring and early summer with a stream flowing along the valley bottom. A mini wilderness experience with the woodland floor carpeted with fallen tress and branches; this is what a natural woodland really looks like.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Watchet Williton St Decumans Five Bells Doniford Sampford Brett Washford Torre Hungerford Capton Woodford Bilbrook Chapel Cleeve Old Cleeve Lower Weacombe West Quantoxhead Beggearn Huish Weacombe Blue Anchor Vellow Bicknoller Monksilver Withycombe Roadwater Newton Lower Roadwater Golsoncott Stogumber Escott Chilcombe East Quantoxhead Higher Street Rodhuish Kingswood Kilve Carhampton Sticklepath Chidgley Tacker Street Leighland Chapel Dunster Marsh Street Halsway Ashbeer Elworthy Stamborough Holford Higher Vexford Treborough Lower Vexford

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