Take a walk down the tree-lined Avenue and visit the selection of tea rooms, pubs and independent shops in the town centre. Grab yourself a bike or get out on the water for some paddleboarding or kayaking. Or just take a seat and watch the world go by in the flower-filled Blenheim Gardens or on the seafront.
There are particularly high levels of deprivation around Minehead and in the areas south-west of Dunster. Relative to the rest of Somerset there is higher IMD levels in some LSOAs than the comparative IDACI scores.
The cities of Bristol and Exeter are also within easy travelling distance, and as well as plenty of shopping and entertainment, each city also boasts an international airport. Living in Minehead offers the best of both worlds – a charming seaside resort, but with city life right on your doorstep.
According to the ONS data, Bridgwater North is the most deprived area in Somerset, with 64.6 percent of households in the area experiencing deprivation on at least one of the four metrics. This is above Somerset and Taunton's average of just under 50 percent.
Somerset is a largely rural county. Lack of an adequate public or community transport infrastructure, poor internet connections, expensive data and lack of education and employment opportunities mean that families and communities are isolated. Food poverty is a direct consequence of these rural challenges.
Minehead offers the perfect destination for a family seaside holiday. It boasts a wonderful long flat sandy beach, a charming harbour, a bustling town with Independent shops and cafes and heritage attractions. Just a short stroll from the seafront you'll find Blenheim Gardens, Minehead's largest park.
Minehead is a bustling seaside town on the edge of Exmoor. A beautiful sandy beach, pretty harbour and highstreet busy with shops and cafes will get your started. See our top tips below for things to do in Minehead, from golf to guided walks, railways to restaurants, markets and more.
The Arkade in Minehead is a traditional seaside Amusement Arkade and Family Entertainment Centre. With the latest and also classic games and entertainment including the largest pay to play collection of classic pinball machines in the UK.
Minehead offers the perfect destination for a family seaside holiday. It boasts a wonderful long flat sandy beach, a charming harbour, a bustling town with Independent shops and cafes and heritage attractions. Just a short stroll from the seafront you'll find Blenheim Gardens, Minehead's largest park.
Minehead Pier was completed in 1901, and played an important part in the town's development as a holiday destination. It served the steamers which brought tourists to the resort from the industrial areas of South Wales. The pier was demolished during the Second World War as it obscured the line of fire to the Channel.
The Arkade in Minehead is a traditional seaside Amusement Arkade and Family Entertainment Centre. With the latest and also classic games and entertainment including the largest pay to play collection of classic pinball machines in the UK.
MINEHEAD is to lose both its present main post office and town centre Co-operative supermarket in a shock move which was this week described as a 'bolt from the blue'.
Royal Mail and the Post Office are separate companies with independent Boards. Royal Mail is the company that delivers parcels and letters – the provider of the universal postal service. The Post Office is the nationwide network of branches offering a range of postal, Government and financial services.
Although the U.S. mail system seems to be a sinking ship, don't expect it to go away any time soon. With its rich history and nostalgia, plus government red tape, we'll likely see the growth of private competitors before we actually see the end of U.S. mail.
In 2013, Royal Mail was floated on the London Stock Exchange. The Government initially retained a 30 per cent stake in Royal Mail, but sold its remaining shares in 2015 under Chancellor George Osborne. It is now a public limited company, meaning it is owned by shareholders.
Minehead railway station is situated in Minehead in Somerset, England. First opened in 1874 as the terminus and headquarters of the Minehead Railway, it was closed by British Rail early in 1971. It reopened in 1976 and is now the terminus and headquarters of the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway.
The distance between Butlin's Minehead and Minehead is 4386 feet. How do I travel from Butlin's Minehead to Minehead without a car? The best way to get from Butlin's Minehead to Minehead without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs .
Shortly before 6.30am yesterday (Wednesday, 20 April) a man's body was found on the beach at Minehead. The man's death is currently being treated as unexplained and efforts to establish the full circumstances of his death are ongoing. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The high harbour wall protects the small boats sheltering here and it's an ideal place to sit and take in the view. The bay is ideal for watersports such as swimming, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and rafting.
Minehead takes its name for the Old English for North Hill, the distinctive landmark that rises 900 feet from sea level above the town. The Welsh for 'hill' or 'mountain' is mynydd - or 'myned' in Old English.
The Jurassic Coast Path is part of the South West Coast Path (SWCP), the longest trail in the UK which starts in Minehead, Somerset and ends not far from Studland at South Haven in Dorset.
