Westhay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The River Brue at Westhay
Photo by Ken Grainger (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The River Brue at Westhay
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Fields at Westhay Across the foreground, the black line of material dredged up during ditching indicates the presence of peat in this area. The landscape is completely flat for two or three miles until the hill on which stands the prominent white house known as Castle Farm at Heath House. (The hill is locally known as the Isle of Wedmore, betraying a past when the Levels were all water.) Invisible in this picture, the River Brue runs between embankments, approximately where the red farm vehicle and cows are. It becomes very visible in times of flood.
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Pillbox and River Brue. The River Brue was one of the important Stop Lines during the Second World War and there are a series of surviving pill boxes along its northern bank. http://www.pillboxesuk.co.uk/
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Willows and Rhynes at Westhay The long straight drainage ditches on the Levels are known as 'rhynes' - possibly a Dutch derivation from the engineers who created this landscape? Willows, regularly cut back, are a traditional feature of this landscape, but in many places have been removed. Grant schemes have recently encouraged farmers to retain this landscape of pasture, rather than ploughing up for maize or other crops.
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Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

3.5 out of 5
Bristol Airport Bristol England
The price is AU$231 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$231
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,563 reviews)
Walking distance to airport the only problem it’s not undercover so if it’s raining g you will get really wet.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House

4 out of 5
Frost Hill Bristol England
The price is AU$191 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$191
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel, room was comfortable and clean. Food is excellent if a little pricey. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House
Sidcot Arms

Sidcot Arms

3 out of 5
Bridgwater Rd Winscombe England
The price is AU$111 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$111
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Winscombe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cheddar Gorge and King John's Hunting Lodge are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
This is a gem !! Fantastic staff and fantastic food ( didn’t have breakfast as early flight) definitely staying again

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Sidcot Arms
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Hillcroft Self Catering

Hillcroft Self Catering

3.5 out of 5
Firtree Farm, Ashford Road Bristol England
Stay at this apartment in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club and Frenchay Village ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Immaculate, luxurious, extremely co venue t for airport, loads of space, comfy beds, heating and WiFi, easy parking. Absolutely brilliant for what we needed. Exceeded what we expected.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Hillcroft Self Catering
WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

2.5 out of 5
Featherbed Ln Bristol England
Stay at this residence in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
perfect for my friend

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms
Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome

Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome

Oakhill England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Radstock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Fine little cottage.Fine location.Helpful host.Well restored.Thoughtful facilities, but the shower would benefit from a hand rail and non-slip floor finish inside tie enclosure.

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome
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Popular places to visit

Site of King Arthur and Guinevere's grave sites. #instone

Glastonbury Abbey

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Glastonbury when you take a trip to Glastonbury Abbey. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Glastonbury Abbey
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Glastonbury Tor

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Glastonbury when you spend time at Glastonbury Tor. Visit the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Glastonbury Tor
The tranquil Chalice Well in Glastonbury, U.K.

Chalice Well

Learn about the local history of Glastonbury when you take a trip to Chalice Well. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Chalice Well

RSPB Ham Wall

Enjoy the student vibe at RSPB Ham Wall during your visit to Ashcott.

RSPB Ham Wall

Forde Abbey

You can find out about the history of Meare with a visit to Forde Abbey. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Forde Abbey

Rural Life Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Rural Life Museum during your travels in Glastonbury. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Rural Life Museum

Activities

Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket

Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket

AU$50
per adult
Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

AU$55
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell

Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell

AU$55
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell
Shepton Mallet Prison: Ghost Tour

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour
Glastonbury Tor

Avalon Adventure

AU$120
per adult
Avalon Adventure
Wells Cathedral

Private Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup

AU$2,197
per traveller
Private Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup
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