Bridgwater Mercury News

2 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Seth Dellow

Bridgwater's Burton Springs has come joint second in England. (Image: Campsites.co.uk) A CAMPSITE near Bridgwater has been named as one of the best in England. Burton Springs Holidays near Hinkley Point came joint second in a list of the top 10 campsites in England compiled by experts from Go Outdoors.

2 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Seth Dellow

Gremlins CC members at the Carnival Concerts 2024 (Image: Timeless Images) TICKETS for Bridgwater Carnival Concerts 2025 will soon go on sale. The concerts offer a preview of what is to come in the annual carnival parade and feature a cast of more than 600 from a dozen carnival clubs, two dance troupes and a dozen front-of-curtain acts – all competing for an array trophies.

2 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Seth Dellow

Peter Thomas with his new novel (Image: Peter Thomas) AN ‘Old Morganian’ from Bridgwater has remembered his school class of 1966 in his latest novel. Bridgwater born Peter Thomas’ new novel recalls a class trip to London from Dr Morgan’s Grammar School for Boys – now Haygrove School - to visit the British Museum.

4 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Kirsty Woodgate

6 1/1 This three-bedroom character cottage is situated in the pretty village of Thurloxton, at the foot of the Quantock Hills and just five miles south-west of Bridgwater. The period property is well-decorated throughout and has several fine features. Inside, on the ground floor, there is a cosy lounge/dining room with a feature multi-fuel stove, wood-effect laminate flooring, and ample space for a dining table.

5 days ago | bridgwatermercury.co.uk | Kirsty Woodgate

5 1/1 This fine period residence occupies a plot of 0.77 acres on the fringes of the desirable village of Combwich, just five miles west of Bridgwater. The semi-detached property comes with a one-bedroom annexe, outbuildings, a swimming pool complex and an orchard within its spacious plot. The main property, named Brook House, is believed to date back to the 1850s and was once the former village bakery.