Visitor attractions and information - Winscombe
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 King John's Hunting Lodge, The Square, Axbridge,
Somerset BS26 2AP. Tel: 01934 732012. Wool-merchant's house.
The property is run as a local history museum by Axbridge and
District Museum Trust. The early Tudor timber-framed house was
extensively restored in 1971. National Trust. About 2 miles south of Winscombe. |
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Cheddar
Caves & Gorge, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF. Tel: 01934 74234.A
major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do
above and below ground. Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll
find many rare species. The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's
biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors
have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man
is Britain's oldest complete skeleton. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk.
About 3 miles south east
of Winscombe. |
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The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road,
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8PP. Tel: 01934635227. World's
Largest Dedicated Helicopter Museum. The Helicopter Museum is
Weston-super-Mare's largest undercover all weather attraction
and a fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children's
play area and a gift shop. Open Cockpit days. Air Experience
Flights. About 4 miles
west of Winscombe. |
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Grand
Pier, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23
1AL. Tel: 01934 620238. The pier, 1½ miles long, was intended
to serve two purposes: for shipping at all tides at the far end
and for entertainment near the shore. Today you will find the
Big Wheel, Castle of Doom, Ten Pin Bowling, Children's Adventure,
Playground, Kids Ball Pool, Crazy House, Train.
www.grandpierwsm.co.uk. About
6 miles north west of Winscombe. |
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