Local Area
Local Beaches:
The Sandy Beaches of Burnham On Sea, berrow and brean are only a short 3 miles away from Wall Eden Farm or you can visit the pebbley beach and rock pools of Lilstock and Kilve which are all close by:Lilstock and Kilve
Lilstock and Kilve on the edge of the Quantock Hills are fantastic for fossil hunting. Along with rock pools, crabs and beaches that stretch for miles, this is a truly fascinating almost-lunar landscape. Try your hand at beachcombing for shrimp, crabs and other marine life. Walking along the coastline is a great way to relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery. Lilstock and Kilve can be found on the A39 towards Minehead.
Burnham and Brean
Burnham and Brean Beaches are only a short drive away. Stroll along miles of beach bordered with yellow sand dunes. These are some of the most wonderful beaches to be found anywhere in the UK. The Bristol Channel has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world so take heed of the warning signs that depict dangers of fast incoming tides and sinking mud.
Burnham on Sea is a quaint seaside resort, with shops that have everything from the unusual to the everyday. Enjoy a donkey ride on the beach and visit the Piers large amusements arcade, there is also the opportunity to walk to the lighthouse at low water.
Gardens & Nature
Hestecombe Gardens, Taunton
Hestercombe is a unique collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design. All have undergone acclaimed restoration works, and today provide important examples of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop. important examples of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop.
Cothay Gardens, Wellington
The gardens at Cothay were laid out in the 1920's by Colonel Reginald Cooper. Reggie Cooper was Harold Nicholson's (Sissinghurst) oldest friend. They were at school together, in the Diplomatic Corps, and were friends of Laurence Johnson (Hidcote), and Lutyens. This band of gardeners exchanged ideas and in Harold Nicholson's diaries there is mention that "Reggie came to stay and advised me on the length of the bowling green". It is interesting that Cothay was laid out in the 1920's and Sissinghurst in 1932. A garden writer recently described Cothay as the Sissinghurst of the West Country.
In 1993 the present owners, Alastair & Mary-Anne Robb found the gardens in need of total restoration. The gardens were gutted but the original Reggie Cooper structure was retained. The yew hedges were restored and the garden rooms, off the 200yd yew walk, have all been re-designed. New gardens have been created including a bog garden in the Oxbow, formed when Reggie Cooper moved the River Tone to save his favourite Pine trees from erosion. An Arboretum has been planted, a small lake dug, a mound created, and a wild flower meadow sown. The restoration, which is on-going, is now in its fourteenth year.
Chalise Well, Glastonbury
Chalice Well is one of Britain’s most ancient wells, nestling in the Vale of Avalon between the famous Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Hill.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards it is a living sanctuary in which the visitor can experience the quiet healing of this sacred place. For over two thousand years this has been a place where people have gathered to drink the waters and find solace, peace and inspiration.
Shapwick Heath Nature Reserve
Shapwick Heath is a major wetland nature reserve (400ha) of the Somerset Levels and Moors. The reserve is a haven for wildlife and a monument to the history and culture of Nelithic man, who came to this area 6000 years ago and made this their tribal homeland. The once impenetrable swamplands, abundant with fish and fowl, were accessed by our ancestors on the famous 'Sweet Track’; built in 3806BC and still preserved today. Much of the watery wilderness has been created by the restoration of old peat workings and work continues to improve the habitats for wildlife and people.
Shopping
Clarks Village based unin the old Clarkes shoe factory in nearby Street offers a great variety of outlet stores including the likes of Henri Lloyd, Bench, Fat Face, Monsoon, Billabong, Cadbury, Body Shop, Calvin Klein; In total over eighty high street brand shops to choose from. The factory outlets offer a range of products at discounted prices and an opportunity to grab a bargain!
Glastonbury
Glastonbury is a must for the quirky shopper! Its association with with many small bespoke shops offering a wide selection of gifts and craft items.
Taunton
Somerset's County Town; Taunton is a great shopping experience. Hosting a great range of shops from large high-street chains to more specialist independent shops, there is plenty for those in need of a spot of retail therapy. The town offers a park and ride facility at junction 25 of the M5. There are also a great range of places to eat in Taunton and things to do including: a cinema, bowling, Theatre, Country Cricket Ground - even its own National Hunt Racecourse.
Cribbs Causeway
The Cribbs Causeway shopping mall is a little further afield, located just off the M5 near the city of Bristol. 135 top name stores, 7,000 free parking spaces, consistent late night opening and easy access combine to make The Mall a great place to shop, meet friends and relax.
Eating Out
You will find many public houses in the area all of which serve ‘pub fare’ of good quality food at reasonable rates.
The Orchard Inn
The Orchard inn is only 1 mile from Wall Eden Farm and offers food for very reasonable prices. Pool table and darts are also available. This is wheelchair accessible.
The Huntspill Arms
The Huntspill Arms offers a high standard restaurant with reasonable prices. This pub is wheelchair accessible but only to the main restaurant, as there are steps down to the bar.
The Crossways Inn
The Crossways Inn is a sixteenth century coaching house with traditional food.
Bason Bridge Inn http://www.basonbridge-inn.co.uk/
A short walk from the cabin along the river will bring you to East Huntspill and the Bason Bridge Inn. Traditional pub food is available along with darts, pool and skittles. Skittles is a west-country recreational game, similar to ten pin bowling.
All of the above offer a warm welcome and are within one and a half miles of Wall Eden Farm.
For the local website link http://www.burnham-on-sea.com
Also Ritz cinema in Burnham-on Sea - to see whats on click this link: http://www.ritz-burnham.co.uk/
Secret World is a local wildlife charity who have open days throughout the year and are within walking distance to Wall Eden Farm. Why not pay them a visit and see the amazing work that they do. www.secretworld.org
