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Wheddon Cross, Somerset

Wheddon Cross, Somerset

Wheddon Cross in Somerset, England is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding hills and valleys. The village lies high on the watershed between the valleys of the Quarme and Avill which divides Exmoor from the Brendon hills. During your explorations on one of the many trails in this area you can enjoy the snowdrops, primroses and daffodils in Spring and bluebells and heather in Summer.

April 28, 2010 at 12:51 pm | England

Connaught Gardens - Sidmouth, Devon

Connaught Gardens

Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth, Devon (England) is a place “Intended for Rest and Quiet”. Guests can visit the tea room that overlooks the sea.

April 27, 2010 at 1:44 pm | England

Paignton Beach Huts - Devon, England

Paignton Beach Huts

Paignton Beach Huts - Devon, England

April 26, 2010 at 9:30 pm | England

Yankee Jack - Watchet, Somerset

The Watchet Shantyman, Yankee Jack (1839 - 1933)

Watchet is located in Somerset, England.

April 25, 2010 at 1:43 pm | England

Exmoor National Park - Porlock Bay

Exmoor National Park - Porlock Bay

This photograph was taken in Exmoor National Park (England) on the A39 above Porlock facing the Mouth of the Severn.

April 21, 2010 at 9:34 am | England

Burnham-on-Sea - Leaning Church

Burnham-on-Sea - Leaning Church

This 24 metre, 14th century tower of St Andrew’s Church located in Burnham-on-Sea (Somerset, England) is leaning by almost 1 metre, or 2.4 degrees. The movement occurred soon after the tower was erected. By comparison, the Tower of Pisa leans more than 5 metres.

In front of the church is the Burnham-on-Sea coast as seen above. Legend has it that the boy Jesus visited Glastonbury with Joseph of Aramathea and they landed here.

April 20, 2010 at 7:14 am | England

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