It is situated by the Bristol Channel, around 35 miles away from Avonmouth, Bristol.

By Train edit

51.18057-3.329571 on the West Somerset Railway, Watchet Station, South Road, TA23 0AU, [email protected]. by steam or diesel train from Minehead or Bishops Lydeard (updated May 2023)

51.18176-3.3286491 The Watchet Marinia, 10 The Esplanade, TA23 0AJ, ☏ +44 1984 631264. 8AM-5PM. (updated Jan 2018)

51.155034-3.3628992 Cleeve Abbey, Abbey Road, Washford, TA23 0PS (3 miles south of Watchet), ☏ +44 1984 640377. adults £4.40, children £2.60, concessions £4.00.  

51.18264-3.330673 Market House Museum (Watchet Museum), Market Street, TA23 0AN, ☏ +44 1984 632 266, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2018)

51.1795-3.32424 Watchet Boat Museum and Visitor Centre, 4 Swain St, TA23 0AA. (updated Jan 2018)

51.17794-3.325221 Watchet Fish and Chips, 48 Liddymore Rd, TA23 0DS, ☏ +44 1984 632 888. 5-8PM (closed Su M). (updated May 2023)

The marina has plenty of pubs

51.182747-3.3310241 Pebbles Tavern, 24 Market St, TA23 0AN, ☏ +44 1984 634737. M-Sa: 11AM-11PM, Su: noon-11PM. (updated Jan 2018)

51.182053-3.3306881 The Georgian House, 28 Swain St TA23 0AD, ☏ +44 1984 639279. 

Swain House, 48 Swain St TA23 0AG, ☏ +44 1984 631038. Stylish B&B in town centre, no children under 12 or dogs. B&B double £140. (updated Jul 2020)

51.1865-3.21982 Old Rectory House, Sea Lane, Kilve TA5 1EG, ☏ +44 7810 480009. Two stylish glamping huts, open all year. Hut £140. (updated May 2022)

As of May 2022, Watchet has 4G from Vodafone. The other carriers have a good signal along A39 but don't reach the village. 5G has not reached this area.

• Dunster
• Minehead to start the SW Coastal Walk
• Williton
• Donniford

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