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By Road

From Taunton: Follow the A358, signposted "Williton/Minehead". Turn left at the mini roundabout at Williton and follow the A39, signposted "Minehead".

From Bridgwater: Follow the A39, signposted "Minehead". Turn right at the mini roundabout at Williton and continue on the A39 to Minehead.

By Bus

From Taunton: Services 28 from Taunton Bus Station (also picking up at Taunton Train Station).Timetable link: 28 bus timetable
From Bridgwater: Service 15 from Bridgwater Bus Station. Timetable link: 15 bus timetable
For local residents, there is also a community bus, click: exmoor community bus​Please phone Traveline for timetable information – Tel: 0871 2002233.Or First for information on fares, tickets & services: 0345 60 20 21 (Taunton) www.firstgroup.com For more information click local buses

By Coach

Berry’s London Superfast services, via Taunton.
Tel: 01823 331356 or www.berryscoaches.co.uk

National Express services to Taunton Bus Station (Minehead – seasonal).
Tel: 0843 506 0399 or 0871 781 881 or www.nationalexpress.com

By Train

Nearest mainline station is at Taunton.
National Rail Enquiries - Tel: 03457 484950

ATWEST

Local, charitable organisation providing low floor, wheelchair accessible transportation for the community such as the elderly, or residents with a disability who cannot access public transport.
​Office Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday,Tel: 01643 709701 (Excluding Public Holidays).
Booking Tel Number: 01643 707090 (Booking - Notice of 24 hours in advance but passengers are asked to give as much notice as possible).
Web: atwestEmails: moc.loa%40eciffotsewta moc.loa%40revoroom

Slinky

Service Available: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding Public Holidays).For Bookings call: 01643 707090, Booking lines open: Mon to Friday 9am - 4pm (excluding bank holidays).
Timetable link: atwest no. 10 bus
* The SLINKY BUS is a door-to-door pre-booked demand responsive transport service. It is provided for those who cannot access public transport (or where public transport is not available) or for those without their own transport.

MINEHEAD INFORMATION CENTRE

 The Beach HotelThe AvenueMINEHEADTA24 5AP
Tel: 01643 702624
The Minehead Information Centre is run by Minehead Development Trust and is manned with a mixture of paid staff and a team of volunteers. The Visitor Centre has leaflets on all types of activity in the area as well as gifts and books which can be purchased, they also have information on where to stay and different types of accommodation.   Minehead Information Centre Opening HoursSummer opening hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays 10.00 am - 4.00 pmSundays 11.00 am - 4.00 pmAlso open on Bank Holiday Mondays, and Mondays throughout summer holidays.
Winter opening hours: closed from Sunday 3 November.Open on Saturday 30 November (Minehead Christmas event)Open on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December (Dunster by Candlelight)Closed over Christmas and the New Year. Open at weekends from 14 February 2020Open Tuesday to Sunday from 21 March 2020Emails/telephone calls will be picked up.
Email: moc.liamtoh%40rotisiv.daehenim
Website: www.mineheadbay.co.uk - This website provides accommodation details, information about Minehead and events within the area and much more.
Website: www.visit-exmoor.co.uk - This website provides information on where to stay in Minehead and also Exmoor the Coast and Quantock Hills. This website provides information on all types of graded accommodation including, Self-Catering, Bed & Breakfast, Hotels, Cottages and caravans. You can also find out about events in the local area and much much more.
Hidden Histories walks - Six digital trails for all the family, just open in your smartphone browser, journey to the trailhead and enjoy www.minehead.storywalks.info

MINEHEAD MUSEUM

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pmSunday 11.00 am to 4.00 pmOpening Saturday 26 March until Sunday 30 October 2022, also on Bank Holidays and Mondays during August Beach Hotel Complex, The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5APEmail: moc.tcennoctb%40muesumdaehenim Tel: 01643 702624
Free ENTRY - The museum is located facing the West Somerset Railway Station and next to the Information Centre. Meet the Hobby Horse and find out more about the Pier, Maritime History and Punch & Judy, along with new features on Arthur C Clarke and photographer Alfred Vowles.
For more information about the Museum go to www.mineheadmuseum.co.uk