Minehead is the perfect place from which to explore the South West Coastal Path, Exmoor, and the surrounding area. The town centre has a wide choice of pubs and restaurants, all within walking distance of Butlins. For a very good carvery or pub meal, and excellent play area for the kids, we recommend the Hairy Dog on Minehead High Street. Nearby Mullions Restaurant serves an excellent A La Carte menu and offers a very warm welcome. For sports fans, the Queens Hall pub on the promenade has a 26 foot TV screen and shows all the major events. It also serves food and has a children's play area downstairs to keep the children occupied during the match. The town centre has a good selection of shops and there is a large market behind the steam railway station twice a week during the high season. Of course there is also a beautiful sandy beach on the doorstep. If you want to travel further afield, there are lots of places to visit, including: - Tropiquaria - West Somerset Steam Railway - Cheddar Gorge - Cleeve Abbey - Golf course - next to the Resort (discounted fees for Butlins guests) - Dunster Castle - Horse-riding across Exmoor - Porlock Hill and Village For dates of local events visit: www.minehead.co.uk www.watchetcarnival.org.uk (August) www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk (November)