Minehead
Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It rests on the south shore 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 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 region. 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 became a primary trading centre during the medieval period. Most trade transferred to more substantial ports during the 20th century, however pleasure steamers did call at the port. A noticeable surge 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 wide array of schools and religious, cultural and sporting facilities consisting of sailing and wind surfing and golf. A popular ancient local custom involves the Hobby Horse, which takes to the streets for 4 days on the eve of the very first of May each year, with accompanying musicians 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 path. The Minehead Railway was opened in 1874 and closed in 1971, but it has since been reopened as the West Somerset Railway. For all your home developments, make sure to identify reputable professionals in Minehead to make certain of quality.
