Welcome to Watchet

Watchet is a small coastal town located in Somerset, England. It is situated at the mouth of the River Washford and is surrounded by the beautiful Quantock Hills. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times and has been an important port for centuries. Today, Watchet is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning scenery, charming harbor, and vibrant arts scene.

One of the main attractions in Watchet is the harbor, which is still a working port. Visitors can watch the fishing boats come in and out of the harbor or take a boat trip along the coast. The harbor is also home to a number of shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the views. The town is also home to a number of art galleries and studios, showcasing the work of local artists.

Watchet is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Quantock Hills, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hills offer a range of walking and cycling routes, as well as stunning views of the coast and countryside. The town is also close to a number of other attractions, including the West Somerset Railway, which runs steam trains through the countryside, and the historic town of Dunster, with its castle and medieval streets.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 1.3°C

Feels Like: -4.3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Knights Templar Church Of England Methodist Community School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs David Frowde	Liddymore Road Watchet Somerset TA23 0EX 01984634385 School Website
Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr David Mcgrath	North Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SW 01984632581 School Website
St Peters Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Maida White	Doniford Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SF 01984632480 School Website
Old Cleeve C Of E School Washford Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Emma Murch	Washford Watchet Somerset TA23 0PB 01984640232 School Website
Stogumber C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lewis	Station Road Stogumber Taunton Somerset TA4 3TQ 01984656311 School Website
Dunster First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Paul James	13 St George's Street Dunster Minehead Somerset TA24 6RX 01643821254 School Website
West Somerset College Academy Converter Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Doughty	Bircham Road Alcombe Minehead Somerset TA24 6AY 01643706061 School Website
Crowcombe C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lewis	Crowcombe Taunton Somerset TA4 4AA 01984618273 School Website
Minehead Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Mark Walker	Ponsford Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5RH 01643704191 School Website
Minehead First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Bingham	Townsend Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5RG 01643702938 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Off Torbay Terrace, Rhoose, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 3HB 14.37 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 14.78 Miles

Barry Island The Parade, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 5TH 14.88 Miles

Barry Broad Street, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 7AE 15.14 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 15.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cliffs Cabs 01984 631973 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG 0.04 Miles
Watchet Minibus Hire 01984 631819 5 Mill St, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AP 0.11 Miles
Minehead Taxis 01643 709090 3 Five Bells, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0HZ 0.73 Miles
Data Cab 01984 639141 5 Rangoon Rd, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0TS 0.85 Miles
Euro Cars 01984 633555 1 Doniford Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4JW 1.13 Miles
Coastline Cabs 01984 633777 35 Whitecroft, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4RU 1.17 Miles
Cab It 01643 707544 47 Long Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QU 1.31 Miles
Mr Cabs 01984 633333 Dunkers Den Half Acre, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4NY 1.54 Miles
Ads Cabs 01643 702719 14 Widgeon Close, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6UH 5.60 Miles
Anchor Taxis 01643 704240 11 Pintail Rd, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6UJ 5.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brendon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Pound Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watchet Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitehall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maglands Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doniford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parsonage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Williton Road Five Bells Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Liddymore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doniford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Croft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townsend Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Williton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Halliday, Williton/Watchet	Watchet Surgery 55 Swain Street Watchet Somerset TA23 0AG
West Somerset Healthcare 01984 632701	West Somerset Healthcare Williton Surg, Robert St Williton, Taunton Somerset TA4 4QE
Dunster & Porlock Surgeries 01643 821244	Dunster And Porlock Surge West Street Dunster Somerset TA24 6SN
Minehead Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Luttrell Way Minehead TA24 6DF
Minehead Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Luttrell Way Minehead TA24 6DF

Local Stores

Watchet
42-43 Swain St
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0AE
01984 632298
Store Website
0.14 miles

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SPAR Williton
SPAR
2 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
TA4 4PX
01984 632280
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Roughmoor Enterprise Centre Roughmoor, Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4AT 01984 634 013 williton@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk 1.32 miles
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White Lodge Equine And Farm Clinic Ltd
Ellicombe Farm Ellicombe Minehead Somerset TA24 6TP 01643 703649 farm@whitelodgeclinic.co.uk Website 5.41 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5EB 01643 703649 info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk Website 5.98 miles
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Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5BH 01643 703175 6.31 miles

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Quantock Veterinary Surgery
Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1LN 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 7.78 miles
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Walk-in clinic.
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Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Appointment only clinic 15:00 to 16:00
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Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Evening walk-in clinic 18:00 to 19:00.
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Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1HY 01278 734 828 sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk Website 8.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 4.58 miles Ta24 6Th

Location what3words calm.spouse.ruling

Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 4.89 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 6.50 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.41 miles

Location what3words shallower.sand.fatigued

Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 10.86 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 11.05 miles

Location what3words published.movement.bolt

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°C

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