Axbridge
Axbridge is an attractive market town at the foot of the Mendip Hills. The town is characterised by its complete medieval square which is made up of half -timbered buildings.
The most famous building in the town, King John’s Hunting Lodge, is set in the square and houses the Axbridge and District Museum.
Axbridge also has a good supply of specialist shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants and is only a few minutes drive from Cheddar Gorge. The nearby Mendip Hills also provide numerous opportunities for walkers, cyclists and other outdoor pursuit enthusiasts.
Must see and do
- Brean Leisure Park, Brean
- Animal Farm Adventure Park, Berrow
- Farmers Market, Axbridge (1st Saturday of the month)
- Somerset Showcase Festival of arts, crafts and local produce, Axbridge (August)
- Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Cheddar
- King John’s Hunting Lodge, Axbridge
- Coleridge Cottage, Nether Stowey
- Brean Down Fort, Brean Down
- Quantock Walking Festival, Quantock Hills (October)
- Cheddar Festive Nights, Cheddar (December)
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