Things to do

A full range of leisure facilities are available at Hutton Moor and Cheddar leisure centres, both within 10 minutes drive.

Activities locally, include horse riding, walking the numerous public footpaths, fishing at Blagon / Chew Valley lakes, cycling, dry slope skiing. Places of interest include Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Bath, Bristol, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, Longleat and many National Trust properties.

Barton

Barton is a small farming community lying at the foot of the Mendip Hills in a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty. The National Trust area of Wavering Down and Crook Peak are only a few minutes walk away. There are many footpaths and bridleways giving superb views of the Somerset levels, the Brecon Beacons and the Quantocks. For the more adventurous, why not try the Mendip Way long distance walk.

Activities

Within easy distance, Home Farm visitors have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of attractions - golf, horse riding, walking, fishing, cycling, swimming, windsurfing plus dry slope skiing, caving, abseiling and sand yachting.

Local wildlife and produce

For nature lovers, the Somerset Wetlands and Limestone Gorges, plus the hilltops and woodlands of the Mendips offer the chance to see a wide variety of wildlife and plants. Tasty Cheddar cheese, Somerset cider and wine from local vineyards, all add to the flavour and colour of the area, as do Cheddar strawberries in early summer.

Historical sites

For the historically minded, the area has archaeological sites to visit, with a multitude of myths and legends especially around the town of Glastonbury. Bath, Cardiff and Stonehenge are all within an easy days travelling. Somerset has many museums - for further details visit www.somerset.gov.uk/museums

Shopping

At Street there is the famous Clarks Village Factory Outlet shopping complex selling quality seconds at competitive prices. Bristol and Bath both have large shopping centres, and smaller back street 'boutique' and antique shops catering far all tastes. Sally Lunn's, oldest house in Bath (1680), is a must for tea. - home of the original Sally Lunn Bun.

Distances of attractions from Barton

Barton is an excellent base for discovering the countryside, coast and neighbouring towns and villages. Cheddar, with its world famous gorge is only 5 miles away. Wells, (15 miles) is the smallest Cathedral City in England. Another must is Glastonbury and the famous Tor (19 miles).

Bristol (16 miles), Bath (28 miles) and Taunton (28 miles) are within easy distance. Weston super Mare (6 miles) is the nearest beach resort and large town with a full range of shopping and entertainment facilities. Other nearby coastal towns of Clevedon and Burnham on Sea offer their own delights.

Local village of Winscombe

For local purchases, Winscombe (2 miles) has a range of shops and banks, a post office, dentist, optician, bakery, pub, plus food takeaways. A rural bus service is available from Winscombe. Nearest train station is at Worle.

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