Things To Do near Porlock Visitor Centre

Minehead North Hill, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: North Hill viewed from Minehead Beach]   Amazing views of Minehead, Minehead Beach, the West Somerset coast and the Bristol Channel North Hill rises steeply above Minehead. It provides amazing views of Minehead, Minehead Beach, the West Somerset coast and the Bristol Chann...

Minehead Church Steps, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: view of Minehead Church Steps looking up to St Michael’s Church]   Church and much photographed church steps in an older area of Minehead Minehead St Michael’s Church is located on the side of North Hill overlooking Minehead Beach. The church and its much photographed...

The Old Ship Aground, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: The Old Ship Aground by Minehead Harbour]   Pub overlooking Minehead Harbour on the South West Coast Path The Old Ship Aground is a superb pub by the start/end of the South West Coast Path overlooking Minehead Harbour and Minehead Beach. It’s a great place to enjoy food...

Minehead Blenheim Gardens, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: Minehead Blenheim Gardens information board]   Minehead Blenheim Gardens Popular gardens in the centre of Minhead behind the Esplanade and Minehead Beach.   Location of Minehead Blenheim Gardens Minehead Blenheim Gardens are situated behind the Esplanade and...

Minehead South West Coast Path Walk, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: the South West Coast Path Start/End Sculpture near Minehead Harbour and below North Hill in Minehead]   Minehead South West Coast Path Minehead is at the start/end of one of the UK’s most well known long distance walking paths.   Location of Minehead South Wes...

Minehead Boat Trips, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: boats in Minehead Harbour]   One of the best ways to see the Exmoor coastline is by boat As mentioned in our Exmoor Boat Trips listing, the cliffs and bays lining the coastline from Minehead to Ilfracombe are spectacular. One of the best ways to see the Exmoor coastline is...

The Quay Inn, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: The Quay Inn on Quay Street by the South West Coast Path and overlooking Minehead Beach]   Pub by the start/end of the South West Coast Path overlooking Minehead Beach The Quay Inn is a superb pub by the start/end of the South West Coast Path overlooking Minehead Beach. It...

South West Coast Path Start/End Sculpture, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: the South West Coast Path Start/End Sculpture on Quay Street overlooking Minehead Beach and close to Minehead Harbour]   In Minehead, the start/end of the South West Coast Path is marked by a sculpture The South West Coast Path is a 630 miles long distance trail following...

Minehead Harbour, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 5 miles away)

[Main photo: Minehead Harbour below North Hill]   Minehead Harbour Pretty harbour at the western end of Minehead Beach and at the start/end of the South West Coast Path. The harbour is located below North Hill. The Old Ship Aground is great for a pint.   Location of Minehead...

Best Exmoor Beaches, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 6 miles away)

Moving east to west, beaches in and around Exmoor National Park that we'd recommend visiting are listed below. Click through to see images and beach locations marked on Google maps.   Minehead to Porlock Weir Dunster Beach. Sand and stone. Massive low tide beach with plenty of parking....

Exford The Crown Hotel And Restaurant, Exford, Exmoor National Park (approx. 6 miles away)

Exford The Crown Hotel And Restaurant is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Exmoor White Horse Inn, Exford, Exmoor National Park (approx. 6 miles away)

Exmoor White Horse Inn is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Lorna Doone/Richard Doddridge Blackmore Memorial, Lynmouth, Exmoor National Park (approx. 6 miles away)

Lorna Doone/Richard Doddridge Blackmore Memorial is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Exe Valley Way, Exford, Exmoor National Park (approx. 6 miles away)

Exe Valley Way is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

West Somerset Railway, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 6 miles away)

[Main photo: the West Somerset Railway at Dunster Station]   The West Somerset Railway runs between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard The West Somerset Railway runs from the east border of Exmoor at Minehead and Dunster to Watchet and then Bishops Lydeard below the Quantock Hills. It’s a...