In the beautiful county of Somerset in Northwest England one can find the idyllic city of Minehead. With over ten thousand citizens, Minehead is the largest city in West Somerset but this size does in no way affect the gorgeous scenery that permeates every nook and cranny of Minehead's landscape. From the amazing Exmoor National Park to the incredible cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel, the city is filled to the brim with eye candy that most larger cities can only dream of possessing.
With such natural beauty, it is little wonder that most of the tourist trade in Minehead is related to the surrounding land. Thousands come to Minehead every year to indulge in the fantastic sailing and wind surfing opportunities while others simply make the trek to play a round in the famed Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club. Built in 1882, the club is easily the oldest in all of Somerset and the opportunity to send a drive down the fairways while scanning the monumental forests of Exmoor creates a feeling of elation that has to be experienced to be believed. Minehead also has deemed scenic enough to be the starting point for the South West Coast Path. This national trail runs all the way south into Dorset from its origin in Minehead and is the longest countryside walking trail in the entire country.
Though many come to Minehead for its aesthetic wonders, many of the man-made edifices in the city are also major attractions for select groups of people and, among these, the churches to be found in Minehead offer thrills to both religious stalwarts and fans of history. Mineheads chapels and abbeys range from ornate to bold to ancient but all are fascinating in their own right. The St. Michael parish church, for instance, dates back to the 1400s and once did double duty as a lighthouse, offering a beacon to ships that were coming into Minehead from the channel. This historic treasure has been listed by England as a Grade 2 building, meaning that it can't be torn down or removed because of its cultural significance to the entire country. On George Edmund Street one can find the St. Andrew's Church, built in 1877. The St. Andrews may be among the most unique buildings in the city because it was built with red sandstone and it stands out to this day among the more dreary surroundings on Edmund. For grandeur, though, nothing beats Minehead's Sacred Heart Church. This massive Catholic cathedral has one of the largest parishes in the country, extending over two hundred square miles!
As is likely clear from the above descriptions of the city, Minehead makes most of its income from tourism. The busiest season for the city seems to be in late June to Early August but no matter what time of year you come to visit this quaint paradise you will be enthralled with both the natural and man-made splendor that has arisen out of these humble grounds. Whether you love history or scenery, you'll find much to love in Minehead.
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