Minehead
Appearance
Minehead | |
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![]() Minehead viewed from Grabbist Hill | |
Location within Somerset | |
Population | 11,981 (2011 census) |
OS grid reference | SS970460 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | MINEHEAD |
Postcode district | TA24 |
Dialling code | 01643 |
Police | Avon and Somerset |
Fire | Devon and Somerset |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
Minehead is a seaside town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is in the borough of Somerset West and Taunton.
In 2011, the town had a population of 11,981. It is close to the border with Devon.
The town is 21 miles (34 km) north-west of Taunton, Somerset's county town.
It is close to the Exmoor National Park.
Minehead is famous for being the location of Butlin's Minehead, a popular holiday camp owned by Butlin's.
The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path, the longest countryside walking trail in the United Kingdom.
Twinning
[change | change source]Minehead has one twin town. It is twinned with:
Saint-Berthevin, France
Gallery
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Minehead from the west
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Butlin's Minehead
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Minehead beach