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Best time when less dog walkers.

Great environment, good food and broad selection available - highly recommend

Bell very useful here

Several cafes in the area for refreshment and some interesting historical sites around the docks

Bridgwater hasn't got its name for no reason. This thriving town has both the River Parrett and the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal winding through its heart. The canal is particularly lovely, with vibrant banks, old brick bridges and peaceful vistas. At only 14.5 miles (23.3 km) long, the canal links Bridgwater to Taunton and you can walk the entirety. This portion in Bridgwater makes for a lovely stroll and is part of the Samaritans Way South West footpath.

The termination of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Bridgwater Docks is a floating harbour. In its heyday in the 1800s, it saw thousands of vessels a year. The construction had been done under a mortgage and the company, unable to keep up with payments, sold the canal and docks to a railway company instead. The docks were last used for commercial activity in 1971 and are now operated by council. It’s a pretty area to walk around and you’ll see plenty of narrowboats in the marina.

A bit of a long way round, but it's much nicer taking the little country lanes through the village on Chilton Trinity to get around the town centre

The Chandos Glass Cone was built by James Brydges, an affluent landowner and politician in 1728 as a kiln for glassworks. Glassmaking was done at the kiln only until 1734, when it was transformed into a pottery kiln, making bricks and tiles. In 1939, the kiln was used for the last time before. Originally 33 meters (108 feet) high, now only a few feet of its base are visible. It was destroyed in 1943. Today, the kiln is listed as an ancient monument.