Minehead
Minehead is a seaside town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It sits on the south edge of the Bristol Channel, roughly 21 miles (34 km) north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles (19 km) 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 district. There is evidence of human occupation in the area since the Bronze and Iron Ages. There was a modest port at Minehead by 1380, which turned into a primary trading centre during the medieval period. Most trade transferred to more substantial ports during the 20th century, but pleasure steamers did call at the port. A notable rise in building during the early years of the 20th century resulted in the large main shopping avenue and adjacent streets with Edwardian-style architecture. There are a range of schools and religious, cultural and sporting facilities including sailing and wind surfing and golf. A popular ancient regional custom involves the Hobby Horse, which takes to the streets for four days on the eve of the very first of May each year, with accompanying musicians and rival horses. The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path National Trail, which is the nation's longest long-distance countryside hiking trail. The Minehead Railway was opened in 1874 and closed in 1971, however it has subsequently been reopened as the West Somerset Train. For all of your home refurbishments, make sure to find dependable professionals in Minehead to make certain of quality.
