Attractions in Withycombe & Things to Do in Withycombe
(and nearby)

Cleeve Abbey (2 Miles)*
The picturesque Cistercian abbey of Cleeve boasts the most impressively complete and unaltered set of monastic cloister buildings in England, standing roofed and two storeys high.
Dunster Castle (2 Miles)*
Dunster Castle's main claim to fame, besides being more than 1000 years old, is that it is the home to the British national collection of strawberry trees and to the oldest lemon tree in England.
Watchet Museum (3 Miles)*
The museum houses an exhibition of the history of this ancient seaport and the surrounding area from prehistoric times to the present day.
West Somerset Railway (4 Miles)*
The West Somerset Railway recaptures the era of the branch line country railway in the days of steam. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery beside the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Channel coast.
Allerford Museum (8 Miles)*
The Rural Life Museum is housed in the old Village School leased from the National Trust. It was a school from 1821 to 1981 and opened as the Rural Life Museum in 1983.
Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre. (8 Miles)*
Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre is a unique visitor attraction within Exmoor National Park where the animals come out to meet you.
Fyne Court (13 Miles)*
Fyne Court was the home of the Crosse family from the day of its founding until being handed over to The National Trust in 1967.
Wellington Museum & Local History Society (15 Miles)*
The exhibits in the museum feature famous firms and individuals that are or were based in Wellington.
Knightshayes Court (16 Miles)*
They say that every cloud has a silver lining. In the case of the Heathcote-Amory family, it was the hounding of lace-maker, John Heathcote.
Welsh Hawking Centre (17 Miles)*
At the Welsh Hawking Centre you will see over 200 Bird of Prey including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards.
Watersmeet (17 Miles)*
The beautiful area of Watersmeet is one of the last remaining ancient woodlands in the West Country, just above Lynmouth Harbour.
Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum (18 Miles)*
Built by Thomas Fox between 1797 and 1799 Coldharbour Mill was at the forefront of Georgian entrepeneurial development and was in continuous woollen and worsted yarn production until 1981.
Tiverton Castle (18 Miles)*
Few buildings evoke such an immediate feeling of history as Tiverton Castle. Now some 900 years old, it was enlarged and rebuilt during the 14th Century.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village (18 Miles)*
At Cosmeston Lakes Country park you will find over 90ha of lakes, woodlands and meadows open to the public all the year round.
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life (18 Miles)*
Explore the museum's large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon.
Lyn & Exmoor Museum (19 Miles)*
Visit the Lyn and Exmoor Museum in Lynton and get an insight of the area of Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor since the Stone Age - and even earlier!
Dyffryn Gardens (19 Miles)*
Not just one garden but a series of gardens. These Grade 1 listed gardens are now owned and managed by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and are being restored.
Animal Farm Adventure Park (19 Miles)*
Stay & play all day at Somerset's biggest all weather family day out, Cuddle pets & baby animals, mega playbarn with three levels of action packed fun.
Quince Honey Farm (21 Miles)*
Quince Honey Farm is a family run business which has been producing quality honey since 1949. Our 1500 hives are kept deep in the North Devon Countryside amongst the wild flowers from which the bees collect their sweet nectar.
Seaquarium Ltd. Weston-Super-Mare (21 Miles)*
The SeaQuarium boasts 7 different Zones showcasing a range of habitats from cold freshwater streams to the mighty rainforests rivers.
Techniquest (22 Miles)*
Techniquest is a great day out for all the family, with 120 interactive exhibits, a Planetarium, and Science Theatre.
St Fagans National History Museum (22 Miles)*
St. Fagans: National History Museum is one of Europe's biggest and most exciting open-air museums. Centuries of Wales' tradition, culture, industry and costume are gathered together in a hundred acres of beautiful countryside.
Helicopter Museum (23 Miles)*
The museum has a rare and award winning collection of helicopters, unique in Great Britain and in the world.
Cardiff Castle (23 Miles)*
Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff Castle enjoys 2000 years of history. In the 19th Century, the Castle was transformed into a carved and gilded fantasy by eccentric architect William Burges.
National Museum Cardiff (23 Miles)*
The National Museum Cardiff is a museum for everyone. Home to spectacular collections from Wales and all over the world.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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