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Things to see in Watchet (United Kingdom): 47 places and when to go
Watchet is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Temples (15), Museums and art (5). The best known are Dunster Castle, Taunton Minster and Dunster Butter Cross. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.1588, -3.3562
- Places
- 47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Temples (15) · Museums and art (5) · Food and drink (4) · Architecture (3) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 51 km as the crow flies
What to see in Watchet
The places in and around Watchet, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dunster CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Dunster, Somerset. UK6.6 km
- Taunton MinsterChurch in Taunton, UK24 km
- Dunster Butter CrossMarket cross in Dunster, Somerset, England, UK7.1 km
- Daw's CastleHillfort in Somerset, England, UK2.7 km
- Stowey CastleGrade I listed castle in Nether Stowey, Somerset, England, UK13 km
- St Bartholomew's Church, LyngChurch in East Lyng, Somerset, England, UK30 km
- Cleeve AbbeyAbbey548 m
- Crowcombe CourtGrade I listed country house in Somerset, England, UK9.6 km
- Crowcombe Heathfield railway stationGrade II listed train station in Crowcombe, Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK11 km
- Gallox BridgeGrade I listed bridge in Somerset, England6.7 km
- TropiquariaZoo in West Somerset, United Kingdom556 m
- Bat's CastleHillfort in Somerset, England, UK6.5 km
- St George's Church, RuishtonChurch in Ruishton, Somerset, England, UK26 km
- St Lawrence's Church, Lydeard St LawrenceChurch in Lydeard St Lawrence, UK12 km
- Church of St Martin, ElworthyChurch in West Somerset, England, UK6.6 km
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, Over StoweyChurch in Over Stowey, Somerset, England, UK13 km
- Church of the Holy Ghost, CrowcombeChurch in Crowcombe, Somerset, England, UK9.7 km
- Coleridge WayLong-distance footpath in Somerset and Devon, England9.7 km
- Court House, East QuantoxheadGrade I listed house in West Somerset, England, UK8.8 km
- King's Castle, WiveliscombeHillfort in Somerset, England, UK13 km
- Museum of SomersetMuseum in Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom24 km
- St Mary's Church, StogumberChurch in Stogumber, Somerset, England, UK5.8 km
- Church of St Peter & St Paul, ChurchstantonChurch in Churchstanton, UK30 km
- Church of St Andrew & St Mary, PitminsterChurch in Pitminster, UK27 km
And the other 23, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Augustine's Church, West Monkton, St Decuman's Church, Watchet, St George's Church, Fons George, Church of St Thomas, Thurlbear, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Cothelstone
- History: Castle Hotel, Taunton, Abbotsfield, Wiveliscombe, Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum, Elworthy Barrows, Lydeard House
- Architecture: Watchet Harbour Lighthouse
- Nature: Wills Neck, WWT Steart Marshes
- Beaches: Kilve Beach
- Museums and art: Somerset Cricket Museum, Blake Museum, Market House Museum
- Food and drink: Cotleigh Brewery, Exmoor Ales, Quantock Brewery, The Bear Inn
- Hiking: King Charles III England Coast Path: Brean Down to Minehead, Macmillan Way West
When to go to Watchet
The best time to visit Watchet is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:23
- NovBetter not8:36
- DecPossible7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In June, 47 of the 47 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Watchet
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Cullompton31 places31 km
- Weston-super-Mare37 places34 km
- Ilminster16 places37 km
- Cardiff134 places39 km
- Bridgend27 places47 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Watchet?
The best known: Dunster Castle, Taunton Minster, Dunster Butter Cross, Daw's Castle, Stowey Castle. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Watchet?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Watchet?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 51 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Watchet as the destination and these 47 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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