Oyster Catchers, Watchet

For eating and only 6 minutes away is The Cat's Whisker at No.6A Anchor street. This is a wonderful Tapas restaurant that specialises in the real MaCoy ! It is reasonably priced with a BYO option, but be warned, it is popular and people come from outside the vicinity to eat there, so booking is essential if you are to get in on one of their two sittings. 

We have two Fish and Chip shops in the town. That which is down in the centre, but the locals all use Andrews up on the opposite side of town in Liddymore Road. 

The Spice Merchant immediately at the foot of West Street is a great Indian and this offers takeaway too. So convenient when moments away from Oyster Catchers!

There are two museums in Watchet . The Boat museum up by the Tourist Information Centre opposite the entrance to the Steam railway and Market House Museuem by the Esplanade. There is shortly to be a new museum in Anchor street, that will house a fascinating collection of broadcasting, wireless euipment and memorabilia.

For the Anglers amongst you there are daily sea fishing trips that head out from the Marina, just enquire at The Marina office.

Watchet is a great place for all you bargain hunters .  There is an Antiques shop at one end of the town and upstairs in the Marina is 'Rogers', a fascinating 'Aladdins cave' of collectables as is the Smugglers. 

There are many walks, along the Mineral Line, up and around the Church and along the rope walk,  across to Donniford Beach. If you prefer to people watch, you can just sit and take in the charm of the Esplanade and the Marina.

Look out for exhibitions on at The Contains Art.

Night life in Watchet is literally on your doorstep. You have a number of tradiitional pubs that offer pub grub, such as the London, Star and Bell where you can eat or just  have a quiet drink.

For the music lovers there is Pebbles Cider bar- a bijou but friendly joint - which has live music. 
The Esplanade club has great bands that start at around 9.30 pm and go on until 12- 12.30 pm . Punters generally ca'nt resist dancing and this is actively encouraged by some great bands. Just look on its windows for that months listings of who is playing. 

The RBL also has bands, usually covers bands and they too will offer a warm welcome to new faces . The West Somerset Hotel appeals to a younger clientele- recently they have branched out into the music scene and there is a pool table to one side. 

There is  beach immediaetly below the property Oyster Catchers, but don't be fooled into thinking this is it ! Walk over the steps to the far right or round the rocks . Negotiate a little more of the pebbles and you will fingd Long Sands just opens out infront of you. Walk right along when the tide is out and you can reach Blue Anchor !

To the East of Watchet , following the Rope Walk bt the railway is Donniford Beach. All our beaches are a rich source of fossils . In particular anmmonites. Or you might find pieces of white or pink alabaster. 

A quick drive from Watchet towards the Bridgewater road will take you to St Audries , another special beach and further on you have Kilve. 

Watchet also has the Mineral Line a pleasant walk that will take you up Washford. 

Of course we have Staple Plain up on The Quantocks and walks to Roadwater up the Mineral Line from Waatchet. 

Just look for the signage around the town or pick up a tourist map at the Tourist Information Office opposite the Steam Railway.

It really is a marvellous place to walk, explore and admire.