Area Info for Minehead (Somerset)

Minehead (Somerset, UK)

Minehead is a seaside town located in Somerset, England. It is situated on the Bristol Channel coast and is known for its scenic beauty and traditional seaside attractions.

Geography and Location

The town lies at the foot of the Exmoor National Park, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. It is approximately 20 miles west of Taunton and about 50 miles southwest of Bristol.

History

Minehead has a rich history as a fishing port and a holiday destination. The town developed significantly during the 19th century with the advent of the railway, which made it more accessible to visitors. The harbour and promenade are notable features that have been part of the town's maritime heritage.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Exmoor National Park: Offers walking, hiking, and outdoor activities in a protected natural environment. Minehead Beach: A sandy beach popular for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside leisure. West Somerset Railway: A heritage railway that runs from Minehead to Watchet and Bishops Lydeard, providing scenic train journeys. Butlins Minehead: A large holiday resort offering entertainment, accommodation, and leisure facilities. Historical Sites: Including St. Michael's Church and the historic harbour area.

Economy

The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors. The town attracts visitors year-round, especially during the summer months, contributing significantly to its economic activity.

Transport

Minehead is accessible by road and rail. The West Somerset Railway provides a scenic train service, while road connections link it to nearby towns and cities. The town does not have a commercial airport, with Bristol Airport being the nearest major international gateway.

Community and Culture

Minehead hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, celebrating local culture and traditions. The community is active in preserving the town's maritime and historical heritage.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
West Somerset College0.69 miles
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY
Minehead Middle School0.89 miles
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH
Dunster First School1.06 miles
13 St George`s Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX
Minehead First School1.09 miles
Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG
St Michael's Church of England First School1.37 miles
Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY
Timberscombe Church of England First School1.76 miles
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY
Cutcombe Church of England First School4.45 miles
Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7DZ
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford5.00 miles
Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0PB
St Dubricius Church of England VA School5.59 miles
Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8QJ
Knights Templar Church of England/Methodist Community School6.51 miles
Liddymore Road, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School6.58 miles
North Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW
St Peter's Church of England First School6.73 miles
Doniford Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SF
Exford Church of England First School8.16 miles
Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7PP
Stogumber CofE Primary School8.95 miles
Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ
All Saints CofE VC Infants School10.80 miles
Fishers Mead, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EN
Dulverton Junior School10.87 miles
Barns Close West, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EE
Health
Clinic
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)0.83 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
Minehead Dental Centre0.94 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Lynton Resource Centre16.12 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Dene Barton Community Unit16.19 miles
Dene Road,, Cotford St. Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1DE
The Lodge (Evergreen)17.75 miles
Lodge Close, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JN
Wellington Medical Centre17.93 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Taunton Deane Cmht For Older People18.73 miles
2 Marco Polo House, Unit 7, Bindon Business Park, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
Tiverton Miu19.26 miles
Tiverton & District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Holford19.26 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge19.26 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon19.26 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Foundation House19.28 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
Pyrland19.29 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre19.49 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Taunton19.49 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
BPAS Taunton19.49 miles
Musgrove Park, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
GP
Irnham Lodge Surgery1.09 miles
Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG
Dunster Surgery1.16 miles
3 Park Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SR
Harley House Surgery1.18 miles
2 Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DL
Brendon Hills Surgery5.24 miles
Torre, Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LA
Porlock Medical Centre5.64 miles
Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PJ
Watchet Surgery6.12 miles
55 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG
West Somerset Healthcare6.85 miles
Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QE
Exmoor Medical Centre10.80 miles
Oldberry House, Fishers Mead, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EN
Lister House Surgery12.21 miles
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2BF
BAMPTON SURGERY13.77 miles
Barnhay, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9NB
Quantock Medical Centre13.98 miles
Banneson Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW
The Surgery14.78 miles
Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JZ
Quantock Vale Surgery15.24 miles
Quantock Vale Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3LH
Lynton Health Centre16.11 miles
Burvill Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HA
Cannington Health Centre17.80 miles
Mill Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HB
Orchard Medical Centre17.89 miles
Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6DG
Hospital
Minehead Community Hospital0.83 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Williton Community Hospital6.61 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Dene Barton Community Hospital 16.27 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Wellington Community Hospital18.01 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital18.48 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Tiverton and District Hospital19.26 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Musgrove Park Hospital19.49 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
South Molton Hospital19.86 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital20.95 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Bridgwater Community Hospital21.91 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Weston General Hospital23.52 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke25.12 miles
Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 9UZ
North Devon District Hospital26.00 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Priory Hospital Church Village27.40 miles
Church Road, Tonteg, Nr Ponytypridd, CF38 1HE
Priory Hospital Cefn Carnau 27.87 miles
Cefn Carnau Lane, Thornhill, Caerphilly, CF83 1LX
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital28.31 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Pharmacy
John Ware Ltd0.67 miles
65 Alcombe Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6BD
Tesco Stores Limited1.07 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BY
Lloydspharmacy1.09 miles
Irnham Lodge, Baytree House,Townsend Rd, Minehead, TA24 5RG
Boots1.26 miles
14-16 The Parade, Minehead, TA24 5UG
Porlock Pharmacy5.57 miles
High Street, Porlock, TA24 8PT
Preddy J and Co Ltd6.10 miles
Quantock Pharmacy, 11 Swain Street, Watchet, TA23 0AB
Lloydspharmacy6.85 miles
Williton Surgery, Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4QE
Dulverton Pharmacy10.79 miles
21 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HB
Day Lewis Pharmacy12.18 miles
1 The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT
Bampton Pharmacy13.64 miles
22 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9ND
Lydeard Care Ltd15.24 miles
The Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH
Lynton Pharmacy16.12 miles
17-18 Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Boots17.89 miles
1 Coopers Mill, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6NX
Superdrug Pharmacy17.91 miles
5 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AA
Boots17.92 miles
6 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA
Lloydspharmacy17.92 miles
Luson Surgery, Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AG
Leisure
Park
DUNSTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)1.14 miles
DUNKERY & HORNER WOOD5.82 miles
NETTLECOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)6.64 miles
HAWKCOMBE WOODS6.81 miles
ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) (Grade II Listed)8.41 miles
TARR STEPS WOODLAND10.09 miles
CROWCOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)11.33 miles
EXMOOR11.69 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS12.92 miles
HURSTONE13.03 miles
FAIRFIELD (Grade II Listed)13.27 miles
ASH PRIORS COMMON14.66 miles
COTHELSTONE MANOR (Grade II Listed)15.07 miles
NYNEHEAD COURT (Grade II* Listed)16.95 miles
BRIDGWATER BAY17.39 miles
WELLINGTON BASINS17.54 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Minehead0.69 miles
Alcombe Road, TA24 6BB
Tesco Minehead (Superstore)0.99 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BY
Lidl Minehead1.06 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BY
Costcutter Minehead1.12 miles
Minehead Service Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RE
Morrisons Minehead1.16 miles
Vulcan Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DG
Co-op Minehead1.28 miles
Minehead, TA24 5AZ
Iceland Minehead1.28 miles
The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AZ
Nisa J & J Wilson3.24 miles
Hoburn Blue Anchor, Blue Anchor Bay, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6JT
Budgens Wheddon Cross4.54 miles
The Garage, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA 24 7DR
Costcutter Porlock5.66 miles
High Street, Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8PU
Co-op Watchet6.10 miles
Watchet, TA23 0AE
Co-op Watchet6.33 miles
Liddymore Road, TA23 0DR
SPAR Watchet6.34 miles
Spar, 53-55 Liddymore Road, Somerset, TA23 0DS
Co-op Taunton6.73 miles
Williton, TA4 4PX
SPAR Williton6.75 miles
Spar, 2 Fore Street, Somerset, TA4 4PX
SPAR Haven Doniford Bay7.49 miles
Haven Doniford Bay, Doniford Bay, Somerset, TA23 0TJ
Transport
Airport
Cardiff International Airport15.63 miles
Exeter International Airport31.59 miles
Bristol International Airport35.60 miles
Bus Stop
WSCC (W)0.64 miles
Alcombe Bus Shelter (E)0.64 miles
Alcombe Bus Shelter (E)0.64 miles
WSCC (E)0.65 miles
Alcombe Bus Shelter (W)0.66 miles
Bircham Road (W)0.72 miles
Minehead Fire Station (W)0.74 miles
Bircham Road (E)0.74 miles
Elm Grove (E)0.76 miles
Alcombe Books (NW)0.76 miles
Mallard Road (N)0.84 miles
Mallard Road (S)0.84 miles
Minehead Middle School (NW)0.87 miles
Minehead Middle School (SE)0.88 miles
Ponsford Road (S)0.92 miles
Hospital (NE)0.92 miles
Ferry Port
Minehead Harbour1.79 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal16.92 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal20.98 miles
Penarth Pier21.59 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop22.12 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop22.75 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop22.76 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop23.01 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop23.01 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop23.14 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay23.24 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop23.42 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour23.69 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop23.75 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing27.77 miles
Clevedon Pier31.57 miles
Railway Station
Rhoose Rail Station14.73 miles
Bishop's Lydeard15.12 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station15.34 miles
Barry Island Rail Station16.51 miles
Barry Rail Station16.52 miles
Barry Docks Rail Station17.39 miles
Cadoxton Rail Station18.24 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station19.32 miles
Taunton Rail Station19.61 miles
Dinas Powys Rail Station20.07 miles
Eastbrook Rail Station20.71 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station21.23 miles
Penarth Rail Station21.40 miles
Dingle Road Rail Station21.47 miles
Cogan Rail Station21.60 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station21.70 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA24 6E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment274
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE STABLES
DUNSTER
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6TX		£490,000
2025-07-18
detached
freehold
BURNELLS HOUSE
DUNSTER
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6TX		£1,440,000
2023-09-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE FIELD HOUSE
DUNSTER
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6TY		£625,000
2023-03-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-01-11   £585,000
Sold 2005-04-04   £327,000
Sold 2003-07-21   £250,000
TOTTERDOWN FARM
TIMBERSCOMBE
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 7TA		£728,500
2020-03-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
HIGHER KITSWALL COTTAGE
DUNSTER
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6TD		£600,000
2019-12-06
detached
freehold
ALDERSMEAD, MANOR ROAD

MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6EW		£785,000
2011-04-12
detached
freehold
SILVERDALE, MANOR ROAD
MINEHEAD
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6EW		£667,000
2006-12-04
semidetached
freehold
BURNELLS GARDEN
DUNSTER
MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6TX		£185,000
1998-08-14
detached
freehold
DUNSTER LODGE, MANOR ROAD

MINEHEAD
SOMERSET
TA24 6EW		£356,600
1998-04-14
detached
freehold
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