Quantock & Coast Line

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Taunton - Watchet - Washford - Dunster - Minehead - Porlock

Stretching from the far west of the county to Taunton and Bridgwater, the forked Quantock and Coast Line encompasses the widest variety of mustsee sites.

From historic houses, castles and abbeys to collections of modern plastics, boats and dolls, 60 miles of winding scenic roads delivers it all.

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Allerford Museum

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.

Bakelite Museum

Spy cameras, monstrous perming machines and an entire car! Come explore the quirky world of bakelite.

Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum

Visit a working watermill. Enjoy waxworks showing people milling and working at rural crafts.

Blue Anchor Railway Museum

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.

Burgundy Chapel

Step off the picturesque South West Coastal Footpath and visit the 600-year-old ruins of a medieval chapel and hermitage. The site was recorded in 1405 as ‘Bircombe Chapel’ in the household accounts of the Luttrell family of Dunster Castle.

Cleeve Abbey

Follow in the footsteps of the Cistercian monks and explore this picturesque abbey, set deep in the tranquil countryside.

Coleridge Cottage

Soak up the inspiring surroundings in the house where the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote the famous Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

Combe Sydenham Hall and Country Park

Nestled deep in a hidden valley, explore 500 acres of parkland complete with a large herd of fallow deer.

Dovery Manor Museum

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

Dunster Castle

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.

Dunster Dolls Museum

Bring childhood memories flooding back and see a massive collection of over 900 toys, dolls and action figures.

Dunster Working Watermill

Enjoy the tranquil riverside setting of this 220-yearold working watermill and see how flour is made.

Exmoor Classic Car Collection

Housed in a time-warp garage, this private collection of vintage cars, motorcycles and memorabilia has taken 50 years to create.

Kilve Chantry

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.

Minehead

Discover the joy of the seaside and explore the historic harbour town, beach and promenade.

Museum of Methodism in West Somerset

Discover the roots of Methodism and more about its founder, John Wesley, in this small church museum.

Nether Stowey Castle

Wander the remains of this Norman motte-and-bailey castle, built nearly 1000 years ago. The site would once have had a castle on top where the local lord and his family lived.

Selworthy Village, Holnicote Estate

Enjoy sweeping scenic views from the surroundings of a beautiful village of thatched cottages leading to woodland paths and the coast.

Somerset and Dorset Railway Museum

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.

Somerset Heritage Centre

Open in Autumn 2010, the centre houses Somerset’s archives, local studies collection, Historic Environment Record and museum reserve collections.

Stogursey Castle

Follow the village trail and step back in time to the days of the powerful de Curci family who built the motte-and-bailey castle nearly 800 years ago. This is private land, so pleaseview from the footpath.