Visitor attractions and information - North
Petherton
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 The
Bridgwater & Taunton Canal. The Bridgwater & Taunton
Canal is 14½ miles long, with the two towns at each end.
In between it runs through the rolling countryside of the Somersetl
owlands and also along the Tone Valley. A diversity of rare birds
and plants thrive along the route. The towpath, together with
public rights of way complete the route between Bridgwater &
Taunton. Passes within
2 miles to the east of North Petherton. |
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MAUNSEL LOCK CANAL CENTRE & TEA SHOP,
North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0DH. Tel: 01278 663160.
situated midway along the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal. Open
spring to autumn, boat available for short trips and hire. About 2 miles south of North Petherton. |
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Coleridge
Cottage, 35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA5 1NQ. Tel: 01278 732662. Home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner was written here. National Trust.
Charges apply. About 8
miles north west of North Petherton. |
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Admiral Blake Museum, 5 Blake Street, Bridgwater,
TA6 3NB. Tel: 01278 456 127. History of Bridgwater. Archaeology,
prehistoric finds, Roman material. Display includes Robert Blake's
sea chest. Medals Collection. Part wheelchair access. About 2 miles north of North Petherton. |
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