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Things to Do  

Admiral Blake Museum

Admiral Blake Museum, Bridgwater

 derry Says:  Admiral Blake is 'Bridgwater's most famous son' although few people (locals or visitors) seem sure who he was! This small but appealing museum, located in his birthplace, is the place to find out.However, it has a lot more to offer too. Find out about the town's past as a... 

Historic brickwork!

Historic brickwork!, Bridgwater

 derry Says:  Hardly any trace remains of Bridgwater's once-important brick industry. However, the last-remaining kiln is now a Brick and Tile Museum.It has limited opening hours. 

Hotels  

Castle of Comfort Hotel

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Hill View

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Transportation  

Walk!

Walk!, Bridgwater

 derry Says:  Bridgwater is a small town - all the attractions I've mentioned on this page are within easy walking distance of the town centre. 

Local Customs  

Carnival

Carnival, Bridgwater

 derry Says:  The big cultural event of the year in Bridgwater is the carnival. Very different from Rio or Notting Hill! It's an evening event, with over 80 floats (pulled by tractors, and with music, dancers etc) lit by hundreds of light bulbs which travel on a route through the town.... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Opening hours

Opening hours, Bridgwater

 derry Says:  Bridgwater is a small, traditional town with traditional opening hours. This means that town centre shops tend to close at 5.30pm and on Sundays (supermarkets on the edge of town are open Sundays and evenings). 

Off The Beaten Path  

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Bridgwater

 derry Says:  After many years of neglect, the canal has been restored and is now open for navigation. It begins right in the centre of town, at Bridgwater docks, although most of the route is through countryside. In less than 15 miles it reaches Taunton. If you don't have a boat, the... 

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Bridgewater Canal Mixup

Bridgewater Canal Mixup, Bridgwater

 DUNK67 Says:   Well my fondest memory of Bridgewater is more of a mistake rather than a positive thing. While on holiday in Weston Super Mare I persuaded my parents to take me to Bridgewater. At the time I was studying canals at school and as Bridgewater was so near I fancied a visit to... 

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 Bridgwater is a small town - all the attractions I've mentioned on this page are within easy walking distance of the town centre. 

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 I spent 16 years of my childhood living in Bridgwater, and still visit regularly. It's not an obvious tourist desination, and there isn't a great amount for visitors to do. However, it does make a... 

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 Bridgwater has a history going back a thousand year. The town is located by the tidal River Parrett at the foot of the Quantock Hills. It is known for its annual carnival that takes place in October. 

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