Things to do on the farm:
 The farm is there for you to use, there are lovely walks around the farm and surrounding area including a pleasant short walk to Burrow Mump where you will have superb views of the surrounding area.
The farm has a great deal of wildlife for you to see including roe deer, ducks and herons. You can also see the willow being grown which is used for making wicker baskets.
We have extensive gardens at your disposal to relax in or we can provide games for you to use including croquet, badminton and Boule.
 
When the weather is bad we have a large barn which can be used to play games, we provide a skittle alley, badminton and a small snooker table plus plenty of room for children to run around in.
There is also The Old Cow Stall which can be a place for groups to meet and sit and relax or if you want to have a dinner with a group of up to 24 people this can also be arranged there.
There are chickens and horses on the farm which you can help feed and collect the eggs from the chickens.
Things to do in Somerset:
Heritage:
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Westonzoyland pumping station museum of steam power and land drainage open each Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. www.wzlet.org.uk
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Muchelney Abbey has an excavated ground plan of 10th century Benedictine abbey and church and preserved remains of the 15th century cloister and abbots house. www.english-heritage.org.uk
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Hanging chapel in Langport, straddling a road, the chapel has been used for many purposes from housing a chantey for the Blessed Virgin Mary to illegal catholic masses during Edward VI’s reign.
Houses and gardens:
- Montacute House is a magnificent Elizabethan stone-built house, with fine collections, gardens and park. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
- Clapton Mill a grade 2 listed water mill recognized as one of the most complete and original water mills in Britain. www.claptonmill.co.uk
- Dunster Castle is an ancient castle with fine interiors and sub-tropical gardens, dramatically sited on a wooded hill. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dunstercastle
- The walled garden of Cannington features a sub-tropical walk and an impressive botanical glasshouse. www.canningtonwalledgardens.co.uk
- Hestercombe Gardens, Georgian landscaped gardens,
Hestercombe is a unique collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design. www.hestercombe.com/gardens
Attractions
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Monacute TV, radio and toy museum provides a nostalgic trip through the world of radio and TV programmes, www.montacutemuseum.co.uk
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Haynes international motor museum, is one of the largest motor museums in the country with unique collection of some of the worlds rarest and most exotic cars. www.haynesmotormuseum.
- Glastonbury Abbey, romantic ruin and peaceful parkland. www.glastonburyabbey.com
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Wookey Hole, Britain's most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. www.wookey.co.uk
Shopping:
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Clarks Village is an outlet shopping centre with over 90 stores. www.clarksvillage.co.uk
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Local towns that are worth a shopping visit are Taunton, Somerton, Langport and Bridgwater each have interesting shops, restaurants and cafes to investigate.
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3 cities which are all within 1hrs drive and offer superb shopping are Exeter, Bristol and Bath. All have recently opened new shopping centres which offer a wide variety of shopping choice,
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Exeters princesshay www.princesshay.com
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Bristols cabot circus www.cabotcircus.com
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Baths milsom street and southgate centre www.visitbath.co.uk
- Sherborne
Health and well being:
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Bath Spa -
bathe in the warm, natural mineral-rich waters and choose from a range of spa treatments. www.thermaebathspa.com
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Cedar Falls health spa every element at Cedar Falls Health Spa has been designed to help you relax. www.cedarfalls.co.uk
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Fay Venner
is a fully qualified Beauty Therapist with over 10 years experience in the Beauty industry. www.fayvennerbeauty.vpweb.co.uk
Sports:
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Walking the river Parrett trail, it can be enjoyed as a 50 mile hike over 3-4 days or as a series of shorter walks exploring some of England's most beautiful and fragile countryside, We can provide the 9 maps and booklet which provides locations of pubs and attractions and information about the arts and craft work to be found on the trail.
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Walking in the rustic landscapes of Somerset, 4 areas of outstanding natural beauty including the Exmoor national park, and the Quantock, Blackdown and Mendip hills.
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Langport & River Parrett visitor centre and cycle hire situated in historic Langport, visitor centre provided an opportunity to discover life on the Somerset levels and moors, www.southsomersetcycling.co.uk
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Coleridge way, walk 36miles through stunning Somerset country side, from the Quantock hills through the Brendon hills and Exmoor. We have the leaflet and maps. www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/coleridgeway
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Fishing in Somerset, there are 3 main fishing rivers and many reservoirs, lakes, ponds and the sea. We have leaflets and information on all the different types of fishing areas and would be very happy to help you plan your fishing trips.
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Walking the levels and moors, there are 10 circular walks taking in this breathtaking landscape. We have many maps and can tell you about areas of interest and local pubs/cafes
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We have stabling and pasture for horses.
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Manor farm horse trekking
where you can hack for miles on the Quantock hills. www.manorfarmbreaks.co.uk/riding.
- Taunton racecourse for winter NH racing: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk
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Wincanton racecourse, 17 fixtures of quality jump racing between oct – may www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk
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Taunton vale golf club
has matured into a spectacular 18 hole golf course.
www.tauntonvalegolf.co.uk
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Somerset County Cricket Club has many fixtures to keep you entertained. www.somersetcountycc.premiumtv.co.uk/
- Haynes international motor museum, the test circuit can be hired for exclusive private hire. www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk
We have maps and guides and further information in the Old Cowstall and can offer help in planning your journeys.
Traditional Crafts and Courses:
- Lilac barn, for courses in patchwork quilting, furniture restoration, lampshade, curtain and blind making. www.lilaccottage.co.uk
- Burrow hill cider, see this beautiful 150 yr old cider farm in action and sample some of the famouse sparkling ciders. www.ciderbrandy.co.uk
- Brown and Forest smokery, restaurant and shop in converted barns at Bowden farm, the smokery produces all kinds of smoked fish, meat and cheese using old fashioned wood fired smokers. www.smokedeel.co.uk
- Perry`s cider mill and rural museum. Traditional ciders to sample and buy in the farm shop. www.perryscider.co.uk
- Willow and Wetlands centre which is a family run business, see craftsmen weave a wide selection of baskets, have tea and buy a willow basket, www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk
- John Leach gallery, muchelney pottery with modern gallery selling ceramics, sculpture and paintings. www.johnleachpottery.co.uk
- Dowlish wake pottery and gallery making and selling a huge range of superb pottery and locally made arts and crafts, tel 01460 53553
- Somerset guild of craftsmen in the courthouse gallery has a diverse, eclectic collection of superb quality crafts. www.somersetguild.co.uk
Dates for your dairy:
- Somerset art week – from 18th September to 3rd October 2010. Celebrates the work of local arts and crafts people with a programme of exhibitions and open studios. www.somersetartworks.org.uk
Wildlife and nature reserves:
- RSPB reserves – Swell wood, West Sedgmoor and Greylake, located on the somerset levels which is amongst England`s largest remaining wet meadow systems with many different birds to see including: lapwings, snipe and redshanks breeding and winter floods attracting many others. www.rspb.org.uk
- Langport & River Parrett visitor centre situated in historic Langport, visitor centre provided an opportuninty to discover life on the somerset levels and moors, www.southsomersetcycling.co.uk
- Ham hill country park, largest iron age hillfort in Britian, now 400 acre country park offering superb views across south Somerset to Exmoor, Mendips, Dorset and Wiltshire, www.southsomerset.gov.uk
Coast and resorts:
- Minehead, sits on the edge of Exmoor national park, offers traditional seaside fun with promenade, beach and harbour.
- Lyme Regis is situated at the heart of the Jurassic Coast. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features. www.lymeregis.org
- Weston-super-Mare is a great seaside resort with all the traditional seaside attractions, including our famous donkeys. www.visitsomerset.co.uk/site/weston-super-mare-p500433
Farm shops and Farmers markets;
- Proctors farm shop at West Monkton (Taunton). has a wide variety of foods on sell, it has animals for you to see, and every sunday there is a large car boot sale.
- Ilminster outdoor market: market square, Thursdays 9am – 1pm
- Langport: Ridgway hall, Stacey court Fridays 8.30am – 11.30am
- Somerton: Unicorn skittle alley, West street, Saturdays 9.30am – 11.30am
- North Curry village hall every 1st sat of month 9.30 – 12noon
- Pitney farm shop, sells a wide range of organic and local produce, visitors welcome to explore the farm. www.pitneyfarmshop.co.uk
- Lopen vineyard, www.lopenvineyard.com
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