Guidebook for Lydeard Saint Lawrence
Essentials
Great selection of breads and pastries and generally has everything you need.
Co-op Food - Bishops Lydeard
4 Church StGreat selection of breads and pastries and generally has everything you need.
Lovely farm shop with local produce and also ready made meals if you don't want to cook.
6 locals recommend
The Fruit & Flower Basket & Stricko's Deli
8 Westridge WayLovely farm shop with local produce and also ready made meals if you don't want to cook.
Food Scene
The Barn @ Pod Shavers
Pound LaneSuperb food set in a contemporary barn. Advisable to book.
The Carew is a great pub whether you want to eat or just go for a drink. Lovely beer garden with evening sun.
15 locals recommend
The Carew Arms
The Carew is a great pub whether you want to eat or just go for a drink. Lovely beer garden with evening sun.
If you don't want to cook and fancy something quick John's Chippy is good value and they serve great fish and chips.
John's Chippy
1 Long StIf you don't want to cook and fancy something quick John's Chippy is good value and they serve great fish and chips.
Tauntons Farmers Market in the High Street every Thursday from 9.30am - 3.30pm has nice local produce.
Farmer's Market
69 High StTauntons Farmers Market in the High Street every Thursday from 9.30am - 3.30pm has nice local produce.
Lovely pub serving great food in there restaurant, advisable to book.
15 locals recommend
The Rising Sun Inn
Lovely pub serving great food in there restaurant, advisable to book.
China Cottage is great if you don't want to cook, 7 mins drive in the village of Bishops Lydeard.
China Cottage
4 Gore SquareChina Cottage is great if you don't want to cook, 7 mins drive in the village of Bishops Lydeard.
Selworthy is a beautiful National Trust Village that has amazing walks up to Selworthy Beacon through a lovely forest. When you have finished you can have a Cream Tea and a well deserved rest!
11 locals recommend
Selworthy
Selworthy is a beautiful National Trust Village that has amazing walks up to Selworthy Beacon through a lovely forest. When you have finished you can have a Cream Tea and a well deserved rest!
This is a great Indian Restaurant in Taunton - need to book. Only a 20 min drive from the farm if you fancy a drive into Taunton the County Town of Somerset.
11 locals recommend
Guddi and Gikki
18 High StThis is a great Indian Restaurant in Taunton - need to book. Only a 20 min drive from the farm if you fancy a drive into Taunton the County Town of Somerset.
This is an intimate restaurant great for couples or small groups, superb food! Advisable to book.
38 locals recommend
Augustus Restaurant
Saint James StreetThis is an intimate restaurant great for couples or small groups, superb food! Advisable to book.
Sleek modern brasserie serving modern british cuisine - great for groups large or small - need to book.
14 locals recommend
Brazz
Castle BowSleek modern brasserie serving modern british cuisine - great for groups large or small - need to book.
Parks & Nature
Coursley Farm is situated in the Quantock Hills and is great for walking, mountain biking, horse riding and relaxation as well as a great place for family picnics. Walks include the Coleridge Way - a beautiful 36 mile walk through the stunning countryside of the Quantocks, Brendons and Exmoor.
118 locals recommend
Quantock Hills AONB
Coursley Farm is situated in the Quantock Hills and is great for walking, mountain biking, horse riding and relaxation as well as a great place for family picnics. Walks include the Coleridge Way - a beautiful 36 mile walk through the stunning countryside of the Quantocks, Brendons and Exmoor.
Kilve is a small village set within The Quantock Hills with outstanding walks along the jurassic coast. Kilve Beach is great for fossils and exploring the North Somerset Coast.
54 locals recommend
Kilve Beach
Kilve is a small village set within The Quantock Hills with outstanding walks along the jurassic coast. Kilve Beach is great for fossils and exploring the North Somerset Coast.
Beautiful gardens, very close by. Great for families as there are lovely walking trails and activities (check there website).
87 locals recommend
Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens, very close by. Great for families as there are lovely walking trails and activities (check there website).
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetFamous Caves well worth a visit.
Beautiful spot for walks, take your picnic and let your children explore the countryside.
87 locals recommend
Tarr Steps
Beautiful spot for walks, take your picnic and let your children explore the countryside.
Sightseeing
Dunster Castle and Village is well worth a visit with it's beautiful Mediterranean Gardens and walking trails steeped in History. The village has many shops to browse as well as a good supply of pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. The West Somerset Railway stops nr Dunster Beach with a short 15 min walk. Good for all ages.
161 locals recommend
Dunster Castle
Dunster Castle and Village is well worth a visit with it's beautiful Mediterranean Gardens and walking trails steeped in History. The village has many shops to browse as well as a good supply of pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. The West Somerset Railway stops nr Dunster Beach with a short 15 min walk. Good for all ages.
Go to Glastonbury and visit The Abbey where King Arthur is buried and walk The Tor.
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
Go to Glastonbury and visit The Abbey where King Arthur is buried and walk The Tor.
Bath is about an hour and 15 mins drive and well worth a visit. Sights include The Roman Baths and Bath Spa, amazing architecture and great for shopping!
723 locals recommend
Bath
Bath is about an hour and 15 mins drive and well worth a visit. Sights include The Roman Baths and Bath Spa, amazing architecture and great for shopping!
Dunster Castle, Glastonbury Tor, Barrington Court, Montacute House and Killerton House are all accessible.
14 locals recommend
Westwood Manor (National Trust)
Dunster Castle, Glastonbury Tor, Barrington Court, Montacute House and Killerton House are all accessible.
Visit the Cathedral and The Quay or browse the great shops it has to offer.
409 locals recommend
Exeter
Visit the Cathedral and The Quay or browse the great shops it has to offer.
Entertainment & Activities
Tropiquaria Wildlife Park
Washford CrossAnimal / Adventure Park wonderful for small children.
Close to Exeter and 40 mins drive - Great theme park for children.
175 locals recommend
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Sidmouth RoadClose to Exeter and 40 mins drive - Great theme park for children.
SeaQuarium Weston
Marine ParadeVisit SeaQuarium and Weston-Super-Mare's Pier.
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park is roughly 1hr 15min drive and a memorable day out.
25 locals recommend
Longleat Safari Park
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park is roughly 1hr 15min drive and a memorable day out.
Famous Steam Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, stopping at the famous Dunster Castle and "Beach. Crowcombe Station is a short walk from Coursley Farm and we can often hear the whistle of the trains!
14 locals recommend
West Somerset Railway plc
Famous Steam Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, stopping at the famous Dunster Castle and "Beach. Crowcombe Station is a short walk from Coursley Farm and we can often hear the whistle of the trains!
Woodland Play Centre is a great day out for kids and within walking distance from our farm. If you fancy a day relaxing you can leave your childrne to make dens, camp fires, nature crafts and play in the woods under supervision. Must book in advance which you can do through their website www.woodlandplaycentre.co.uk
Woodland Adventurers - Woodland Adventures in Bath and Wiltshire
Woodland Play Centre is a great day out for kids and within walking distance from our farm. If you fancy a day relaxing you can leave your childrne to make dens, camp fires, nature crafts and play in the woods under supervision. Must book in advance which you can do through their website www.woodlandplaycentre.co.uk
Just a few miles down the road a great place for the children to spend time with horses and ponies and learn to ride.
QSR Equestrian Centre ( The Quantock School Of Riding )
Halsway LaneJust a few miles down the road a great place for the children to spend time with horses and ponies and learn to ride.