| Birdwatching |
The
Somerset Levels reserves such as Catcott Lows are ideal spotting duck,
lapwing and many more. |
| Bowls |
Local bowling clubs at Winscombe, Wedmore and Wookey
Hole. |
| Bristol Zoo |
Check
out this city zoo |
| Carnivals |
World famous spectacles, and one of the largest free shows in the country, start
at the beginning of November, Accommodation and camping available |
| Caving |
Caving clubs based on Mendip: Bristol Exploration
Club, The Belfry, Priddy, near Wells. Mendip
Caving Club, Stirrup Cup Garage, Charterhouse. Enquiries may be made at Club H.Q.'s
which are generally occupied at weekends |
| Children's
Activities: |
Monkies
Indoor Centre, Fun Factory Weston-super-Mare, |
| Cider: |
Local 'Scrumpy'
available direct from many farms in area :-
Wilkins
Cider Farm
Somerset Distillery
Perry's
Cider Mills
Sheppy's Cider Farm Centre
|
| Cinemas |
Cribbs Causeway, Wells and
Weston-super-Mare |
| Cricket |
County grounds at Taunton, Weston-super-Mare and
Bristol. |
| Ebbor Gorge |
Near Wells, well worth
a walk |
| Fishing |
Trout fishing available at nearby Blagdon and Chew
Valley Lakes. Day passes available from Woodford
Lodge, Chew Stoke. Sea fishing all along Bristol Channel coast. |
| Gliding |
Mendip Gliding Club based at Draycott. Secretary:RB.
Hogarth, Chairman, Yatton 01934 833722. |
| Golf Courses |
Worlebury - Tel. W-s-M
23214, Wells - Tel. Wells 72868. Mendip - Tel: Oakhill
840570. Wedmore - Tel: 01934 713649. |
| Horse Racing |
Courses at Exeter, Chepstow and Bath.
Local point to point races Feb-June. |
| Horse Riding |
Several riding schools
in the area. |
| Ice Skating |
Bristol. |
| Markets |
W.I. on Tuesday mornings also Ws.M. Sundays and
Wells Wednesdays. |
| Mountain Biking |
Cheddar is the venue
for the annual Cheddar Challenge mountain biking event, and there is a
wide variety of cycle routes throughout the surrounding area. |
| Museums |
Cheddar Gorge, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum,
S.S. Great Britain Bristol and many more. |
| Picnic
Spots: |
Surrounded by large areas of scenic beauty.
Mendip Hills and the flat
lands of Sedgemoor, offering many ideal picnic
spots
Chew
Valley Lake
|
| Peat Moor Centres |
http://www.gallica.co.uk/celts/peatmoor.htm |
| Railways |
East
Somerset Railway
West
Somerset Railway |
| Sailing |
Small boats can be launched from parts of beach at Weston-super-Mare and
Burnham. |
| Shopping |
Clarks
Factory Outlet
Wells |
| Shows |
Many local Flower Shows, Agricultural Shows, Fetes and Harvest Homes during
summer months. Largest is Royal Bath and West Show at end of May and early
June. |
| Ski Centre |
Dry ski slope nearby at Churchill, open 10.00am to 10.00pm. 01934
852335. |
| Sports Clubs |
Cricket, Rugby and Football Clubs welcome spectators. |
| Wookey Hole |
A
local spectacular cave complex and museum |