| Birdwatching |
The Somerset Levels reserves such as Catcott Lows are ideal spotting duck, lapwing and many more. |
| Bowls |
Local bowling clubs at Winscombe, Wedmore and Wookey Hole. |
| Bristol Zoo |
Check out this city zoo
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| Carnivals |
World famous spectacles, and one of the largest free shows in the country, start at the beginning of November, Accommodation and camping available |
| Caving |
Caving clubs based on Mendip: Bristol Exploration Club, The Belfry, Priddy, near Wells. Mendip Caving Club, Stirrup Cup Garage, Charterhouse. Enquiries may be made at Club H.Q.'s which are generally occupied at weekends |
| Children's Activities: |
Monkies Indoor Centre, Fun Factory Weston-super-Mare, |
| Cider: |
Local 'Scrumpy' available direct from many farms in area :-
Wilkins Cider Farm
Somerset Distillery
Perry's Cider Mills
Sheppy's Cider Farm Centre
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| Cinemas |
Cribbs Causeway, Wells and Weston-super-Mare |
| Cricket |
County grounds at Taunton, Weston-super-Mare and Bristol. |
| Ebbor Gorge |
Near Wells, well worth a walk |
| Fishing |
Trout fishing available at nearby Blagdon and Chew Valley Lakes. Day passes available from Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke. Sea fishing all along Bristol Channel coast. |
| Gliding |
Mendip Gliding Club based at Draycott. Secretary:RB. Hogarth, Chairman, Yatton . |
| Golf Courses |
Worlebury - Tel. W-s-M 23214, Wells - Tel. Wells 72868. Mendip - Oakhill 840570. Wedmore - |
| Horse Racing |
Courses at Exeter, Chepstow and Bath. Local point to point races Feb-June. |
| Horse Riding |
Several riding schools in the area. |
| Ice Skating |
Bristol. |
| Markets |
W.I. on Tuesday mornings also Ws.M. Sundays and Wells Wednesdays. |
| Mountain Biking |
Cheddar is the venue for the annual Cheddar Challenge mountain biking event, and there is a wide variety of cycle routes throughout the surrounding area. |
| Museums |
Cheddar Gorge, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, S.S. Great Britain Bristol and many more. |
| Picnic Spots: |
Surrounded by large areas of scenic beauty. Mendip Hills and the flat lands of Sedgemoor, offering many ideal picnic spots
Chew Valley Lake
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| Peat Moor Centres |
http://www.gallica.co.uk/celts/peatmoor.htm
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| Railways |
East Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway
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| Sailing |
Small boats can be launched from parts of beach at Weston-super-Mare and Burnham. |
| Shopping |
Clarks Factory Outlet
Wells
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| Shows |
Many local Flower Shows, Agricultural Shows, Fetes and Harvest Homes during summer months. Largest is Royal Bath and West Show at end of May and early June. |
| Ski Centre |
Dry ski slope nearby at Churchill, open 10.00am to 10.00pm. . |
| Sports Clubs |
Cricket, Rugby and Football Clubs welcome spectators. |
| Wookey Hole |
A local spectacular cave complex and museum
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