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, 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 small port at Minehead by 1380, which turned into a main trading centre during the medieval period. The majority of trade moved to larger ports during the course of the 20th century, but pleasure steamers did call at the port. A notable increase in construction throughout the early years of the 20th century brought about the wide main shopping avenue and adjoining streets with Edwardian-style architecture. There are a selection 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 entertainers and rival horses. The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path National Trail, which is the country's longest long-distance countryside walking path. The Minehead Railway was opened in 1874 and closed in 1971, however it has now been reopened as the West Somerset Train. For all your home refurbishments, make sure to identify reliable specialists in Minehead to make certain of quality.
