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A bird sculpture made from willow from the Somerset Levels
Langport's portcullis with access to walks in the Somerset Levels
Langport's High Street and shops
There are several short and long distance walks from Langport
The River Parrett Trail runs straight through Langport
Old and new - historic bridge over River Parrett with eco-homes in the background
Views of the Somerset Levels from Langport
Langport and the River Parrett Visitor Centre and Bow Cycles for bike hireLangport Tourist Information Somerset Levels
Langport is in the heart of the Somerset Levels and is one of a series of medieval market towns that typify the towns and villages in South Somerset. In days gone by these were important trading centres for the farmers and merchants in the Somerset countryside. It is easy to imagine what it would have been like in medieval times in these market towns with their old trading and storage buildings crowding around the market squares and crosses at the centre of the town.
Langport is on the River Parrett which was used for bringing trade into the town where it had its own Customs House. There are many historic features in the town such as the hanging chapel and the portcullis with access to the Somerset Levels countryside.
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Langport Tourist Guide
Langport is on the River Parrett which was used for bringing trade into the town where it had its own Customs House. There are many historic features in the town such as the hanging chapel at the top of the hill that is currently used as a Masonic lodge.
The houses on Bow Street lean slightly backwards. At one time the Roman causeway ran in front of where these houses now stand.
There is access to a pleasant walk under the portcullis opposite the central car park.
Langport and River Parrett Visitor Centre
Just on the edge of the town on Bow Bridge, is the Langport Visitor Centre. The Centre holds an interesting array of displays, exhibitions, including the hands-on "Discovery Room", and useful information about the local area, market towns, events and the River Parrett Trail. Particularly useful information is on walks around the area and a bit about the history of the market towns of the Somerset Levels and Moors. You can also buy your River Parrett Guide from here that contains maps and information on attractions to visit along the River Parrett Trail.
Langport & River Parrett Visitor Centre, Westover, Langport, Somerset TA10 9RB. Tel: 01458 250350.
Bow Bridge Cycles also operate out of the Visitor Centre. Here you can hire bikes, for both adults and children, pick up spares or get your bikes fixed. There are special family rates and wheelchair and bicycle tandems for hire. Tel: 01458 250358 for booking in advance which is advisable.
The Parrett Cycleway gives you can easy start from the Centre and follows an old railway line for one and a half miles to Muchelney. From here you can explore the countryside on quiet country roads.
The River Parrett Trail
The River Parrett Trail is a 50 mile, long distance hiking trail that extends from near Crewkerne to Combwich near Steart, just south of Burnham-on-Sea. You can complete the whole trail over 3 or 4 days or break it up as a series of shorter walks during your holiday in Somerset.
The trail follows the River Parrett from the Dorset Hills where it starts through the Somerset Levels countryside and characteristic Somerset market towns, ending at its mouth at Bridgwater Bay. The going is relatively easy as most of the walk is on flat ground. If you want more of a challenge along the way you can have a go at canoeing on the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal or hire a bike from the Langport Visitor Centre and explore further afield.
There is a good variety of attractions along the way. Historic towns such as Langport (the River Parrett Trail Visitor Centre is also here) and Muchleney and you can join the Battle of Sedgemoor Trail at Westonzoyland near Bridgwater to find out more about the last battle on English soil.
If wildlife's more your thing there is a good range of nature reserves to explore in the heart of the Somerset Levels where you can do a bit of birdwatching at West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve or slight further inland around Shapwick Heath. You can also find out more about the willow weaving that has been a traditional craft of the area for thousands of years at the Willows and Wetlands Centre at Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6HY. Tel: 01823 490249. Fax: 01823 490814. Check The Parrett Trail website for more information. You can get a free leaflet from Tourist Offices or buy the Trail Guide to plan your trip.
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