Yeovil
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Yeovil is a town in Somerset. The helicopter manufacturer AugustaWestland is the major local industry.Get in
By train
Thanks to the foresight of Victorian railway engineers, Yeovil is on two railway lines that cross but do not link up and is therefore proud to possess two railway stations, Yeovil Junction station and .Still, neither is more than a stone's throw from the centre of town and a free, frequent and fast connecting bus service is provided by FirstGroup as part of its commitment to providing an integrated transport service throughout South West England.
See
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Jack the Treacle Eater
address: BA22 9TB -
phone: +44 1935 823289address: Farm Street, Tintinhull, BA22 8PZ
Museums
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phone: +44 1935 840565address: Ilchester, BA22 8HW
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Haynes International Motor Museum
address: Sparkford, BA22 7LH
Manor houses
Abbey Farm House
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phone: +44 1458 224471address: near Somerton, TA11 7HU
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phone: +44 1935 823289address: Montacute, TA15 6XP
Do
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Watch football ie soccer at
address: Huish Park, Lufton Way, BA22 8YFThey were relegated in 2019 and now play in the National League, the fifth tier of English football.
Somerset County Cricket ClubPlays some of its home fixtures in Yeovil.
Buy
Yeovil is the headquarters of Screwfix, and a cordless drill or packet of raw-plugs will provide the perfect souvenir of your visit.
Alternatively, the local Tesco Supermarket do a lovely range of cheap and cheerful fizzy ciders, typical of the region. Look out for brands such as Frosty Jack, Dry Blackthorn or even the supermarket's reasonably priced own brand cider beverage. On a summer's day, many Yeovilians can be seen enjoying the delights of the centrally located St John's Church town greens, gently supping the county's famous brew. The atmosphere is one of liveliness and joyful revelry, a characteristic of this effervescent South Somerset market town.
Alternatively, the local Tesco Supermarket do a lovely range of cheap and cheerful fizzy ciders, typical of the region. Look out for brands such as Frosty Jack, Dry Blackthorn or even the supermarket's reasonably priced own brand cider beverage. On a summer's day, many Yeovilians can be seen enjoying the delights of the centrally located St John's Church town greens, gently supping the county's famous brew. The atmosphere is one of liveliness and joyful revelry, a characteristic of this effervescent South Somerset market town.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1935 822232address: Bower Hinton, Martock, TA12 6LGThe restaurant occupies a major part of the original Principle building dating back to the 17th century. The bar and the restaurant have been refurbished and although the design is stylish and contemporary, the building retains all its period features. Where possible, locally produced foods are used in all of their dishes. Diners can choose from a varied range of English/French-style cuisine, which is complemented by a list of fifty carefully selected wines.