Location: Bridgwater
Top Things to do in Bridgwater
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Bridgwater, England
Bridgwater is a large historic market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. Its population currently stands at around 35,886 as of 2011. Bridgwater is at the edge of the Somerset Levels, in level and well-wooded country. The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, and has been a major in-land port and trading centre since the industrial revolution. Most of its industrial bases still stand today. Its larger neighbour Taunton, is linked to Bridgwater via a canal, the M5 motorway and the GWR railway line.
Restaurants in Bridgwater
1. Burton Springs Fishing and Holidays
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Burton Springs has it all! Based in Somerset at the foot of the Quantocks, set in tranquil surroundings, Burton Springs consists of three lakes, the Specimen carp lake, Mixed coarse and Catfish Lake. We cater for motorhomes, caravans and tents. We even have 3 wooden glamping pods and 2 beautiful bell tents. Onsite is a tackle/food shop, toilet and shower facilities and TV lodge.
2. Timewarp Arcade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
The golden age of gaming has come back to Somerset with large range of retro and timeless classics! Pay Once Then play as much as you like! All our Arcade Machines, Snooker Tables, Air Hockey, Table Football and consoles are set to Free Play for you to play as much as you like.
3. Burrow Mump
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By 12jonc - Bridgwater, United Kingdom
Quite a climb, great views from the top, check out the old graffiti carved above the main entrance- it’s a girt hill with an old church on the top - good stuff!
4. Oatley Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Small vineyard in idyllic setting specialising in international award-winning dry white wines. Tours, tasting, wine sales. Buy online, free delivery. Open by appointment only during the pandemic, 11am to 6pm, book online. Covid-secure accreditation. Guided tasting/vineyard walk (90min) or self-guided do-it-yourself tasting in the vineyard. Tasting area is tented so take a warm jacket, and flat, sensible shoes for the vineyard. The grass is mowed but not to lawn standard.
5. Bridgwater Blake Museum
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
6. Scott Cinemas
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
HISTORY This cinema was opened as The Odeon on 13th July 1936. The architect was T.Cecil Howitt who also designed very similar Odeons in Weston super Mare, Bristol and Clacton on Sea. It had 1,525 seats. Howitt's Odeons were very stylish mid- Art Deco buildings and there are exterior and interior photographs on display in the cinema foyer. The main staircase and upper foyer retain many features. During the late 1960's it was sold to Classic Cinemas, who were later bought by Cannon Cinemas. Classic separated the stalls area for Bingo and divided the balcony into the two existing cinemas, making a new cinema entrance on the side. Scott Cinemas acquired cinemas in this thriving town in December 1983. For further information see: Odeon Cinemas 1 by Allen Eyles, BFI Publishing. CURRENT The cinema has two identical auditoria on the first floor occupying the old circle. A refurbishment was carried out in 2005 to restep the auditoria to allow new seating to installed. 2011 saw the refurbishment of the toilets and some front of house areas, and both screens were converted to Digital Projection. In 2013 we completely refurbished the lower foyer, with some sprucing up of the upper foyer.
Reviewed By 1943jcr
A really comfortable cinema, easy to book online, nearby parking excellent leg room, good selection of sweets and ice-cream
7. Fyne Court
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By yahoo96
A wonderful place to visit. Great for children to roam, climb, play in streams and explore. Snowdrops in abundance in early spring and bluebell woods in May. Lovely little cafe on site too with exceptional toilet facilities.
8. Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
9. The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By RubyWelsh - Bridgwater, United Kingdom
A lovely canal to have in the middle of Bridgwater linking to Taunton and other nearby villages. Excellent for walking, running, cycling, boating, fishing or just to stop by at the cafe for tea and cake watching passers by. Equally friendly for dog walkers too. The canal itself is dirty though so just be mindful if you're kayaking etc. However, there are good spots to stop for a rest and bite to eat with your sailing vessel. I've walked and cycled to Taunton and back. It's an easy flat level with some lovely views on a good, clear day. Do expect muddy, slippery terrain during wet, winter months. Generally the walking area of the canal is reasonably looked after. A good place to just get away from it all.
10. WWT Steart Marshes
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4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By SimonD851 - Hockley Heath, United Kingdom
I'm a 'developing' birdwatcher, but visited here with an expert. I logged 16 species, including Merlin, peregrine, marsh harrier and spotted redshank, and there were many others that I didn't see or didn't record. This might not be for you if you are expecting to see lots of birds parading in full view for easy identification. Many of the more interesting sightings required long and detailed study of large flocks; one spotted redshank (RSPB report fewer than 100 wintering in the UK) in a large flock of other waders; a merlin sitting on a fencepost on the far side of the lake, Marsh Harrier working along the far side of the reserve. You won't see much of this without a good pair of binoculars, and a telescope with higher magnification makes things easier. It's probably also just a nice place to walk.
