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
Photo by Ken Grainger (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
Photo by Edwin Graham (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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/
Photo by Patrick Mackie (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
Photo by Edwin Graham (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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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$213 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$213
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,612 reviews)
£45 to park for one night rip off

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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$186 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$186
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,006 reviews)
Rooms nice and big and staff were really friendly and welcoming

Reviewed on 7 Mar 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$125 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$125
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (117 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Sidcot Arms
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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. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (70 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
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
Little Norton Mill

Little Norton Mill

4 out of 5
Little Norton Stoke-sub-Hamdon England
Stay at this apartment in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ham Hill Country Park and Montacute House are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Set in beautiful surroundings with lots of walks on your doorstep and two local dog friendly pubs that serve food. The owners are lovely and helpful in person and replied to our messages very quickly before we came. The accommodation is very clean and really cosy, dog friendly being a plus. Will ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Little Norton Mill
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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 quaint 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 lively bars in this quaint area.

Rural Life Museum

Activities

Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour

Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour

AU$29
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour
Shepton Mallet Prison Yard

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour

AU$48
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

AU$53
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell

Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell

AU$53
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Cell
Shepton Mallet Prison: Ghost Tour

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour

AU$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour
Shepton Mallet Prison: Guided Tour

Shepton Mallet Prison: Guided Tour

AU$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shepton Mallet Prison: Guided Tour
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