Watchet Weekend Itinerary
Introducing Watchet, England
Watchet is a small harbor town on the northwest coast of England, full of maritime history. This charming little town has become a popular tourist destination for those seeking to explore its rich heritage. From seafaring adventures to old-world pubs, there’s plenty of nautical fun in Watchet.
This post will show you how to make the most of a weekend visit to Watchet. From museums to peaceful strolls, it’s a wonderful weekend destination. We love Watchet! And if you spend a weekend here, you may also grow fond of this seaside town.
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Getting to Watchet
The closest large town is Taunton. From Taunton, a ride on bus 28 lasts nearly 45 minutes to the harbor town of Watchet, with hourly departures available most days.
Spend a Weekend Exploring Watchet
Watchet can be easily explored on foot. A visit to Watchet makes for a pleasant day trip between museums, local craft shops, and eateries. Our recommended stops are listed below.
Watchet Weekend Itinerary
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Watchet Itinerary Highlights
History and Heritage in Watchet
Watchet Visitor Center and Boat Museum: Within steps of the bus stop, start at the Boat Museum, as this building also contains the town’s visitor center. Entrance is free. (1 hour)
Next, make your way down Harbour Road toward the Marina and make a left on Esplanade. Review the listed map showing Watchet Heritage Trail and its 13 stops to plan your weekend further. Enjoy the walk by the marina, with photo stops by the monuments of Yankee Jack and the Ancient Mariner.
Market House Museum: Explore more of Watchet’s maritime history at this small museum that packs a lot of local history within its tiny space. It is located where the Esplanade meets Market Street. Entrance is free. (1 hour)
Washford Radio Museum: This museum offers insight into radio broadcasting in Britain from the 1920s onwards. Check for open times before your visit to Watchet.
Watchet Harbor Lighthouse: This 1862 lighthouse marks the entrance to the Watchet marina.
Fossil Beach
Make your way to Fossil Beach via the narrow footpath next to the steam railway line (with the sea on your left side). Follow the path to the cliff top, where you will reach a long set of steps to take to the beach. At the beach, you can explore fossils or enjoy the seaside. (1-2 hours).
St. Decuman’s Historic Church
If you enjoy old churches, you can take a 15-minute walk to the Church of St. Decuman. This Grade I listed building has a 13th-century chancel, with the rest of the church from the 15th-century church. You can explore the grounds and gravestones. We recommend contacting the church before your visit to arrange a view of the inside (the doors were closed during our visit).
Read our Post on All The Top Things To Do in Watchet
Watchet Map
A map of Watchet shows that this is a tiny town. That makes it an excellent location to explore on foot.
Where to Stay in Watchet
Food & Drink Recommendations
London Inn: 23 Market Street – We recommend the vegetarian lasagna
Pebbles Tavern: 24 Market Street – Local pub drinks
Star Inn: Located on Mill Lane
Leaving Watchet
If you are headed to Minehead or Dunster, we recommend taking the West Somerset Railway from Watchet. This is the longest heritage railway in England. Enjoy a ride on a steam train through the beautiful Somerset countryside.
Watchet, England – Before You Go Checklist
See if any events will be happening during your visit. Recommended activities include:
- Visit Watchet: Consult the Visit Watchet website for upcoming events
- Love Watchet: Another site for Watchet events
- Watchet Carnival – Annual event in July
- Watchet Summertime Week– Family fun and fireworks in August
- Watchet Live Music Festival – August
- Queen Caturn’s Night – November
Architecture in Watchet
Architecture Buffs should reference the Listed Buildings in Watchet and choose among the 30 listed buildings to explore in Watchet.
Learn About Watchet Before Your Visit
Soak up the vibe of Watchet with these selections before your trip.
- Authors: Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
- History: A History of Watchet (Leslie Wedlake)
- Listen: Short Sharp Shanties: Sea Songs of a Watchet Sailor
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Personalize Your Watchet Itinerary
- Selected attractions: Check attraction websites for your selections for open days, times, prices, and ticket information.
- Lodging: We recommend lodging that is walkable to Watchet Railway Station or otherwise within walking distance of the town center
- Transportation: Especially if you rely on public transit, plan how you will get to and from places on your personalized itinerary.
- Google maps: We recommend downloading an offline version of Google Maps to help you with navigation. Note that the offline version of Google Maps provides driving routes versus walking routes.
Watchet – Know Before You Go
- ✈️ Airport: Cardiff Airport (code: CWL)
- ⏰ Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- 💰 Currency: Pound Sterling (£GBP)
- 🗣 Language: English
- 🔌 Electricity Socket: For the United Kingdom, the associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. The United Kingdom operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Use this universal travel adaptor.
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Julie & Art
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