Minehead
Minehead is a seaside town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It rests on the south edge of the Bristol Channel, around 21 miles (34 km) north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles (19 kilometres) from the border with the county of Devon and in proximity of the Exmoor National Park. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11981, meaning that it is the most populous town in the West Somerset local government region. There is indication of human occupation in the area since the Bronze and Iron Ages. There was a small port at Minehead by 1380, which grew into a significant trading centre through the medieval period. Many trade moved to larger ports during the course of the 20th century, but pleasure steamers did call at the port. A marked rise in construction during the early years of the 20th century produced the large main shopping avenue and adjacent roads with Edwardian-style architecture. There are a wide array of schools and religious, cultural and sporting facilities consisting of sailing and wind surfing and golf. A popular ancient regional tradition involves the Hobby Horse, which takes to the streets for 4 days on the eve of the first of May each year, with accompanying entertainers and rival horses. The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path National Trail, which is the country's longest long-distance countryside hiking trail. The Minehead Railway was opened in 1874 and closed in 1971, however it has since been reopened as the West Somerset Train. For all of your home refurbishments, be sure to identify trusted specialists in Minehead to make certain of quality.
