WATCHET | Exploring the charming seaside town of Watchet Somerset
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- Watchet, located in the county of Somerset, is a picturesque harbor town that is definitely worth a visit. Here are some reasons why:
Natural beauty: Watchet is situated in a stunning location along the coast, surrounded by rolling hills and quaint countryside. The town is nestled between the sea and the West Somerset Railway, which adds to its charm.
History: Watchet has a rich history, dating back to the Viking era. The town's harbor was an important trading post in the 19th century, with ships carrying goods like iron, timber, and coal from South Wales. Visitors can learn about this history by visiting the Watchet Museum, which has exhibits on the town's maritime heritage and the surrounding area.
Attractions: Watchet has a number of attractions to keep visitors entertained. The most popular is the West Somerset Railway, a steam-powered train that runs through the town and surrounding countryside. The railway is a great way to see the area and is popular with families. Other attractions include the Watchet Boat Museum, the Esplanade and Pebbles Tavern, where you can enjoy the views and the town's historic harbor.
Music and Arts: Watchet is also a hub for music and arts, with regular concerts, festivals and exhibitions taking place in the town throughout the year. The annual Watchet Music Festival, which takes place in August, is one of the largest events in the area and attracts people from all over the country.
Outdoor activities: For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Watchet is a great place to visit. The town has a number of walking trails and coastal paths, including the Coleridge Way which takes you through stunning countryside to the nearby village of Nether Stowey, where the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge once lived. Additionally, the town is close to Exmoor National Park, which offers even more opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.
In summary, Watchet is a charming town with a lot to offer visitors. Whether you are interested in history, nature, arts or outdoor activities, there is something for everyone. With its stunning location, rich history, attractions and activities, Watchet is definitely worth a visit.
There are many great attractions to see in Watchet, Somerset, but here are three that you should definitely check out:
West Somerset Railway: The West Somerset Railway is a must-see attraction for train enthusiasts and anyone who loves scenic views. This steam railway runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, passing through Watchet on the way. The railway is over 20 miles long and takes you through stunning countryside, making it a great way to see the area.
Watchet Boat Museum: The Watchet Boat Museum is a small but fascinating museum that showcases the history of boats and shipping in the area. The museum is located in a former sail loft and features a collection of boats, including a restored boat that was used to transport iron ore from South Wales.
Coleridge Cottage: Just a short drive from Watchet is Coleridge Cottage, the former home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The cottage is now a museum and features exhibits on Coleridge's life and works. You can also take a stroll along the Coleridge Way, which takes you through stunning countryside and past other locations associated with the poet.
These three attractions offer a great mix of history, culture, and natural beauty and are sure to give you a memorable experience of Watchet and its surroundings.
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T'were a windy night in two thousand and ten
I were blown to the west and then westwards again.
I landed in Watchet, a right proper job
Fearing the locals would eye up the hob.
Daft buggers they were but kind all the same
So now Watchet's my home and Derek's my name.
I've stayed in Watchet, for my 2019 holiday in Somerset, which I slept in Swain House B&B (over the road from the West Somerset Hotel and that sort of area,it's the building with the grey sign, big window and creative looking iron gate). Also my Grandad (Darke) from my mum's side was evacuated to Watchet during the World War 2, where he stayed with his Uncle, who gave him strict instructions not to go near the boats, in which he did anyway where he would meet a few Norwegian fishermen who would give a lot nice sweet treats to the kids. My Grandad Darke had Died in May 2020, but he did used to talk about his evacuation story a lot (according to my mum)
Watchet is lovely and I came *this* close to putting an offer in on Swain House when it was up for sale a couple of years ago!!!
Derek, a female goose, became a cult figure in Watchet on the west Somerset coast after arriving during a storm in 2010 and refusing to leave with the rest of her flock.
She became a fixture of Watchet life, with locals and visitors feeding her cabbage and Weetabix, until her passing in October 2021.
Amazing!! 😮😮🤣
We were there a week ago and heard that story
A good video of WATCHET | Exploring the charming seaside town of Watchet Somerset💛💛💛💛
Thanks Michael!
9 out of 10 lovely place absolutley adore the harbour.
It's a nice little town .... friendly people and happy atmosphere
Agreed!
Beautiful film! Thank you! Watchet was my special place for many years.....the vibes....no words describe how magic it was to me....I will always be thankful for it being there. Thank you so much for putting this on TH-cam. You're a treasure!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Lucy, I am so pleased that you said that....I have also said that "Watchet is my special place"...It is so calming and grounding.
My Special place too. Many happy family holidays from 1974 to 81. Loved it as a boy and loved to see the cargo ships coming and going mainly to and from Portugal bringing back cargos of Cork when it was a working port. @@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original
My mum’s friend lives here so we stopped by for a visit on our way to Dunster earlier this month. I didn’t see too much of the place-mostly just the market on the esplanade and the museum-but it seemed like a pleasant place. I liked that the heritage railway lets people use the platform as a thoroughfare so my son got to see the steam train without us having to go on it (no time) and the friendly man in the museum gave him a postcard for being inquisitive about the exhibits. I like that the bookstore is a charity one too.
I am lucky enough to live in Watchet. It packs a lot into a small space. In Pebbles Tavern on the third Tuesday of the month we sing sea shanties . Some were collected from Yankee Jack (John Short). I like the format of your video which gives a good impression of Watchet. Must get one of those gimbal thingies.
Thank you so much for doing this, a great wander through Watchet!
Thank you.
Lovely place
Well done on reaching 50,000 subscribers. Suffolk coast is nice, Aldeburgh and Southwold are gorgeous places.
Nice Sunny walk !👍🏽👍🏽😁But I think I know why they call it Wachet
....Wachet if you get drunk we will throw you thru that little door 🤣😂
Looks an absolutely stunning place thank you for showing us.👍btw congratulations on reaching 50,000 subscribers 👏👏
Watchet is one of those towns that deserves better . The people are marvelous , the work and comittment that goes into the different events is astounding . Watchets heritage and place in history is unique but... there are things working against the town Namely 1/ the cliff road linking Watchet to Blue Anchor and Minehead is now closed permanently meaning that Watchet is now a Cul de sac and short 3 minute trips to Blue Anchor is now up to an hour depending on traffic . 2/ The appalling crazy idea to build an Frankenstein typoe of building on East Quay is somebody's idea of a horribly corrupted prank and should be either torn down or adjusted radicaly to house marine related products . 3/ Pehaps the maine culprit of what Watchet is not proceding is the dubious owners of the Marina . The Marine group have not done what they said ,by not clearing the mud , by ensuring that the port is a place to avoid by wealthy boat owners and their wealthy crewmembers that would otherwise be eager to sample what the town has to offer . The Marina remains a woefully underused ( just 40 boats in a 250 berth harbour) . Council should be condemmed for allowing all 3 of these ills to happen .
So pretty! Loved how peaceful it was in the off season. Lovely walk.
The Channel Islands are beautiful. Jersey and Geurnsey. I love your tours. Bournemouth and Poole we have been there and loved it.
Thank you for the video. Watchet is a lovely little town. The artwork is a new addition since I was there, I will have to go and check it out.
Love the video of Watchet, plan to visit once more when I go to Minehead in a few weeks time, drive or get the steam train.
Very nice video, thank you very much. As we already decided to take a trip on the west Somerset railway by steam train😊, I think we stop in Watchet for an hour or two. Thanks for bringing this beautiful town to our attention.
Ah nice! You will enjoy that trip for sure!
Looks to be a lovely little town which I shall certainly visit when I come to Somerset for a holiday at the end of September.
Thank You for this! Watchet is a beautiful part of the World.
Tis a great place to live, trust me.😊
Aww wow we stumble across this pretty little town late last year 😊
COULDENT RESIST PUTTING THIS IN...
WATCHET LATER.
Lovely town with a steam railway, and yes I have been many times.
David and Lily.
Thank you David and Lily
Have a lovely week and weekend and thank you so much for watching my videos!!
Like the video, was there in May 2024, been there a few times over the years, indeed a nice place, busy in the summer and the traffic can be a pain when walking around.
Enjoyed the videos, Somerset is where my family come from great seeing it again with your walks 🇦🇺
🇬🇧🤩 Come up to Cumbria, walk around Keswick, or Windermere lakes, Stunning, Beautiful parts of this Beautiful Country. When your at Whitehaven or Workington beaches, you can See , the isle of Man, it's a stunning view, plus to see most of Scotland, from the Solway Coast, when the tides out, you can walk right out, you don't know what your missing.
I enjoyed seeing Watchet again, went there on the train from Minehead, also the text is a lot easier to read with the blue background. Nice video.
Thanks Bernard - I wish I'd done the blue background from the start but you live and learn eh!
Seeing these towns in winter is a great way to get a feel for the place..
I like to visit places in the off season...thank you 👏❤
Thank you too
I presume you were on the way to Watchet when you stopped for the delights of Dunster .Spotted Gimbal Guy at 16:45 and then at 17:30 "Albert's Ardware" shop. Please keep up your much appreciated Work ,Thanks . Rodger.
Correct! Thanks Rodger!
Just Brilliant, thank you! Just a tiny error near the end - it's Harbour Road, (not Harbour Street) it's where we live! Mx
Thanks for video I enjoyed it I like the harbour.hope you ok keeping safe and warm have a good night and enjoy rest of the week.i love your channel
Thanks Pearl
Hope you are ok 👍
I'm tired feel a bit rough but otherwise I'm ok I've had a few busy days
@@pearlblakeley5496 Ah sorry to hear you're feeling a bit rough and tired. Hopefully you will have a better week x
@@GimbalWalkTV I hope so Neil thanks for asking
Wow 50,000 subscribers! , Congratulations, hopefully soon we will be 100,000
Thank you soooo much - I really do appreciate it!
100,000 is the target next as you say - wonder how much walking it's going to take!
Just watched this,not bad and you did it with a rug rat and your boss 🤣 , well done , the beach is fab in the day , dogs love it 👌
Brilliant video
Thank you !!
Did a day trip to Watchet before Covid , loved the village and we will be back this year 👍
Absolutely love Watchet, we go there quite often as we live fairly local. We love west beach, great for ‘mooching’ on. The new East Quay area is good too. Haven’t found any fossils on the fossil beach yet but live in hope 😊 I’d give Watchet 9/10. Thanks Gimbal, for all your videos. Always a good watch.
Reall y enjoyed this video thank you
Thanks Christine!
Very nice. Enjoyed every minute.
Lovely little town. Never heard of it before. Thanks for the tour.
My pleasure 😊
Hello Neil how are you thank you very much for the fantastic vidio hope that you Keep warm and safe its freezing here in Manchester best wishes take care stay safe xx
Hey Lynn,
I'm in Manchester this Friday actually so hoping it's a bit warmer when I get there!
Typical coastal area ( Porlock is another similar place ) and great to see your smooth camera work...lighting is wonderful.
Can't believe you didn't film any of the new highly acclaimed East Quay arts and community centre. I sat through the whole video waiting to see it. Clearly it's not everyone's cup of tea. But then it is others.
My first time here - will film on the next trip for sure
@@GimbalWalkTV Ok, great. Look forward to it. I heard it’s well used. Would be interested to see it.
OK so that was very good- are you coming back to discover more of the exquisite joys of Watchet?
Oh yes!
Back in summer!
Can you please go to south molton, im subscribed and i love your vids xx
Great video Sir, thank you. I have a week off work next week so looking for a nice quiet spot where I can get some nice Sea air a good walk, food and overnight stay that isn’t far from my home in Worcestershire. I may have just found the place in Watchet, would you recommend?
It’s worth a wander yeh!
Why didn’t you go into the oldest pub in Watchet the old bell
Has loads of story’s
Wheee is it
Where are all the fish and chip shops?