Places to visit and enjoy around Bridgwater and Somerset:

Mill Farm Caravan and Camping Park Campsites in Somerset has many attractions of its own, but there are also many other interesting places to visit in the local area. When you visit the campsite at Mill Farm why not make plans to enjoy some of the outstanding countryside to be found in and around Bridgwater and Somerset .

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The Quantock Hills

The Quantock hills are only 6 miles from the campsite and provide some of the best countryside in Somerset. The Quantocks have also been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The Quantocks are 12 miles in length and 4 miles wide, starting north of Taunton and ending up at the Bristol Channel. From the top of the Quantocks it is possible to see Exmoor the Blackdown Hills and Bridgwater Bay. There is much to enjoy from the beautiful heath lands to the quiet combes and valleys that lead down to pretty Somerset villages.

Holford combe just up from the village of Holford is an excellent location to enjoy a picknick and let the children play in the streams and surrounding woods. From Holford combe there is an excellent walk up through the valley to the top of the Quantocks. The picture to the right shows one of the paths leading down to Holford combe. Visit Quantock Online if you would like to find out more about the Quantocks and what they have to offer.

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History Mystery and Fun

Valley of the Dinosaurs - KING KONG

Museum - Travel through time

Handmade Paper Mill 1610

Old Penny Arcade

Pirates of the River Axe Pirate ship

Phone 01749 672243 to book special events, or visit their website www.wookey.co.uk

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Fishing near to Mill Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Durleigh Reservoir: Contact the ranger on 01278 424786

Durleigh reservoir is located close Bridgwater and is aproximately six miles away from the campsite. The reservoir is a lowland reservoir and one of the oldest in the Wessex Water region, once a trout fishery. The reservoir is dedicated to public coarse fishing. Anglers can enjoy more than 80 acres of abundant coarse fishing from the bank.

Hawkridge Reservoir: Contact the ranger on 01278 424786

Hawkridge is an upland reservoir found in a small valley on the Quantock Hills in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The reservoir is situated seven miles west of Bridgwater just a few miles beyond the campsite.

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• Cheddar Gorge

• Glastonbury Abbey/Tour

• Wells Cathedral

• Cricket St. Thomas Wildlife Park

• West Somerset Railway

• Tropiquaria

• Crealy Adventure Park

• Clarks Village, Street

• Yeovilton Fleet Air Museum

• Brean Leisure Park

• Cannington Golf Course (10 minutes away)

• Fishing Lake (10 minutes away)

• Butlins (Minehead)

It is only a ten-minute drive away: A good day out for all the family. Pitch 'n' Put; Archery; Putting Green; Croquet; Golf; Maze of Maize (August only); Gardens - Cannington Somerset.

Bridgwater Fair: the West Country Largest Fair. Rides, attractions and street market. Held for four days during the last week in September. 

Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival: The world's largest, illuminated, most spectacular Carnival parade. Over 130 000 people regularly flock to see the Thursday's nearest 5th November each year. The following Saturday the Carnival moves to North Petherton and then on to Burnham-on -sea on the Monday. Stay at our campsite for a complete Carnival weekend - or longer!

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