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The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal. The Bridgwater & Taunton
Canal is 14½ miles long, with the two towns at each end.
In between it runs through the rolling countryside of the Somersetl
owlands and also along the Tone Valley. A diversity of rare birds
and plants thrive along the route. The towpath, together with
public rights of way complete the route between Bridgwater &
Taunton. Passes within 2 miles to the east of North Petherton.
MAUNSEL LOCK CANAL CENTRE
& TEA SHOP, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0DH.
Tel: 01278 663160. situated midway along the Bridgwater &
Taunton Canal. Open spring to autumn, boat available for short
trips and hire. About 2 miles south of North Petherton.
Coleridge Cottage, 35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater,
Somerset TA5 1NQ. Tel: 01278 732662. Home of the poet Samuel
Taylor Coleridge. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner was written
here. National Trust. Charges apply. About 8 miles north west
of North Petherton.
Admiral Blake Museum,
5 Blake Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NB. Tel: 01278 456 127. History
of Bridgwater. Archaeology, prehistoric finds, Roman material.
Display includes Robert Blake's sea chest. Medals Collection.
Part wheelchair access. About 2 miles north of North Petherton.
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