Verity's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Somerset Boat Centre
Kayaking, canal boat tours
Lovely walk and great views of the surrounding area and Glastonbury tor. Head next door to The King Alfred for some great food.
21 locals recommend
Burrow Mump
Burrow BridgeLovely walk and great views of the surrounding area and Glastonbury tor. Head next door to The King Alfred for some great food.
A must do! Parking can be tricky, there’s a park and ride from the town centre. The town is worth a visit too with lots of quirky shops.
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
A must do! Parking can be tricky, there’s a park and ride from the town centre. The town is worth a visit too with lots of quirky shops.
National Trust - Fyne Court
Fyne CourtLovely walks, very relaxing. Good cafe
Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens and grounds. Good cafe on site
Kings Cliff
Lovely walks through the woods. Parking can be tight so arrive early.
We love it here, learn about the history of willow in Somerset, take a beautiful walk, visit the cafe and various shops and delis too! There are often willow sculptures on display throughout the woodland.
30 locals recommend
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre
Stoke RoadWe love it here, learn about the history of willow in Somerset, take a beautiful walk, visit the cafe and various shops and delis too! There are often willow sculptures on display throughout the woodland.
A real local favourite for a trip to the seaside- go early morning or very late afternoon as it can get very busy. Eat you fish and chips on Monmouth beach to avoid the seagulls! Lots of lovely boutique shops on the high street.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
A real local favourite for a trip to the seaside- go early morning or very late afternoon as it can get very busy. Eat you fish and chips on Monmouth beach to avoid the seagulls! Lots of lovely boutique shops on the high street.
Food scene
Great selection of local produce, meat, fish, takeaway, deli, cider, beers and wine. Excellent customer service
Pyne's of Somerset
Market WayGreat selection of local produce, meat, fish, takeaway, deli, cider, beers and wine. Excellent customer service
Excellent food, very good value mid week menus that are seasonal. Always lots of great vegetarian options. Friendly atmosphere. We consider this our “local”.
The King Alfred Inn
Burrow DroveExcellent food, very good value mid week menus that are seasonal. Always lots of great vegetarian options. Friendly atmosphere. We consider this our “local”.
Great discount shopping, plenty of places to eat. The town centre is worth a visit especially if you enjoy charity shops
295 locals recommend
Clarks Village
Great discount shopping, plenty of places to eat. The town centre is worth a visit especially if you enjoy charity shops
@Tristans
11 E ReachGreat food, lovely atmosphere. Bistro style, very good value.
Harvest Moon
Church RoadYour nearest pub! Great Italian food and pub fare! Very friendly.
The Maypole Inn
Great pub food. Large garden
We love picking fresh fruit and vegetables here in the late spring and summer. Pick your own. Ice creams and refreshments available.
Thurloxton Fruit Growers
We love picking fresh fruit and vegetables here in the late spring and summer. Pick your own. Ice creams and refreshments available.
Taart.
85 Fore StreetGreat food, lovely service.
Neighbourhoods
Closest town for food supplies. There is a Tesco metro, various take aways, a post office at Mccoll’s and a pharmacy.
North Petherton
Closest town for food supplies. There is a Tesco metro, various take aways, a post office at Mccoll’s and a pharmacy.
There is a milk vending machine offering organic farm fresh milk. A great reclamation centre further down the road that also sells local cider.
West Lyng
There is a milk vending machine offering organic farm fresh milk. A great reclamation centre further down the road that also sells local cider.