Places to visit near

Minehead

Minehead is a town in Somerset district, Somerset, United Kingdom of about 11,981 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 54 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dunster Castle, All Saints and Bat's Castle.

51.2045° N, 3.4828° WPop. 11,981

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Minehead

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:57 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Minehead
  2. Dunster Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. St Nicholaschurch · 30 min
  4. All Saintschurch · 30 min
  5. Dunkery Beaconviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Selworthy All Saints Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Minehead
Today’s loopMineheadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Minehead?

Dunster Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), All Saints (church, about 5 km), Bat's Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Selworthy All Saints Church (church, about 6 km), Selworthy Beacon (viewpoint, about 6 km), The Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Minehead?

116 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Minehead?

All Saints, about 5 km by road; Selworthy All Saints Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Minehead?

Dunster Castle, about 5 km by road; Bat's Castle (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Minehead?

Start in Minehead, visit Dunster Castle, then St Nicholas, then All Saints, then Dunkery Beacon, then Selworthy All Saints Church, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.