Hillcrest - New for the 2009 Summer Season
Bookings now being taken - Phone 01643 707204
Minehead, Exmoor & West Somerset Attractions
West Somerset Railway - Minehead
The West Somerset Railway recaptures the era of the branch line country railway in the days of steam. For information phone: 01643 704996. Distance from Hillcrest 1 mile.
Minehead Farmers Market - Minehead
Held in the Avenue in Minehead rain or shine all year round, sample and buy excellent West Somerset produce including; honey, fruit and vegetables, cheese, meat and many other surprises. Distance from Hillcrest 1 mile.
Minehead & West Somerset Golf Club
The 18-hole, par 71 course has excellent greens and is playable all-year round and is suitable for golfers of all experience levels. Phone: 01643 702057. Distance from Hillcrest 2 miles.
Exmoor Land Rover Safaris
Experience the unseen Exmoor in Land Rovers with experienced guides and drivers, various companies offer these local adventures. Distance from Hillcrest 1 to 6 miles. Phone:
Dicovery Safaris: 01643 863444
Barle Valley Safaris 01643 851386
Exmoor Safari 01643 831229/831112.
Butlins Minehead Entertainment Resort
Butlins offers Splash a sub-tropical waterworld with flumes and waves, Cinema, Go Karts, Sports Court and many other activities open to the public. Distance from Hillcrest 2 miles.
Regal Theatre Minehead
Produces many shows, entertainments and occasional film seasons in their cinema. Phone: 01643 706430. Distance from Hillcrest 1 mile.
Dunster Dolls Museum
Over 900 dolls from around the world based on the collection of late Mollie Hardwick. Distance from Hillcrest 3 miles.
Dunster Castle & Grounds
National Trust property that has been an important fortress for 1,000 years and remodelled in 19th century. Phone: 01643 823007 (Infoline). Distance from Hillcrest 3 miles.
Dunster Beach
A large unspoilt sand and shingle beach, with plenty of parking, toilets and a small shop, no loud amusement arcades and pubs, just peace and quiet. Distance from Hillcrest 3 miles.
Exmoor Falconry - Porlock
Situated in Exmoor National Park they have a collection of tame and friendly animals and birds. Phone: 01643 862816. Distance from Hillcrest 5 miles.
Somerset & Dorset Railway Museum - Washford
The museum houses an interesting display from the now closed line you can explore the working signal box and many other larger exhibits including carriages and rolling stock. Distance from Hillcrest 4 miles.
Cleeve Abbey - Washford
The picturesque Cistercian abbey of Cleeve operated by English Hertitage, open April to November. Distance from Hillcrest 4 miles.
Tropiquaria - Watchet
Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park is a great day out for children and adults of all ages with many attractions and a pair of full-size Pirate ships. Distance from Hillcrest 5 miles.
Bakelite Museum - Williton
A unique experience showcasing the "Material of a thousand uses". Distance from Hillcrest 6 miles.
Exmoor Pony Centre
Offering half experiences with the ponies, which include a good two hour ride. Phone: 01398 323093. Distance from Hillcrest 10 miles.
Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon
Twin towns connected by the historic Victorian water powered cliff railway. Distance from Hillcrest 15 miles.
Minehead Activity Holidays
Minehead offers a host of activities including; cycling, mountain biking, sea fishing, lake and river fishing, boat trips, country walking, horse riding and pony trekking, clay shooting, windsurfing, golf, steam trains and heritage railway, painting, photography, hang gliding, annual raft race, hobby horse, live open air concerts in the park, clean beaches, swimming and much, much more.