LINKS
West Somerset Railway – steam trains from Bishop’s Lydeard to Minehead
West Somerset Railway Association - the unofficial site that has loads of good information
Scooby Doo Too – fishing boat based in Watchet Marina
Exmoor National Park - all you need to know about what’s on offer on Exmoor
Tropiquaria - near Watchet, great for kids with rides, animals, fish etc
Don’s Mill - in Mart Road, Minehead, Don provides special yarns, cheap and specialist
fabrics, plus some local souvenirs, in his warehouse and over the internet. A good
laugh!
Dunster Castle - only around 3 miles from Blue Anchor, National Trust castle and
gorgeous historic village
Watchet Carnival - over 2 weekends in the summer. Towards the end of July, you have
Watchet Carnival - procession, fairground and events for kids. Around the end of
August, you have Watchet Festival, a weekend outdoor musical extravaganza with live
bands.
Watchet - link to Visit-Watchet site. Up-to-date details of attractions, marina,
shops, cafes, pubs etc in charming old town of Watchet.
Minehead - around 5 miles from Blue Anchor, this old Victorian has much to offer.
Pretty harbour one end, Butlins at the other
Home Farm - in Blue Anchor, small working farm with tea room, farm shop, farm trail.
Pebbles Bistro (no website), Market Street, Watchet. Open lunchtimes and evenings
from June. Good menu (e.g. scampi, pasta, roasts, home-made chips!) reasonable prices.
Dogs and children welcome. Can get busy on popular evenings. Phone number: 01984
633831.
