Minehead
Minehead is a seaside town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It rests on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, approximately 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 distance 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 populated town in the West Somerset local government area. 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 major trading centre through the medieval period. The majority of trade moved to more substantial ports through the 20th century, however pleasure steamers did call at the port. A marked surge in construction throughout the early years of the 20th century resulted in the wide main shopping avenue and adjoining roads with Edwardian-style architecture. There are a variety of schools and religious, cultural and sporting facilities consisting of sailing and wind surfing and golf. A popular ancient regional custom 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 competing 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 Railway. For all your home refurbishments, make certain to find trustworthy professionals in Minehead to make certain of quality.
