Explore Somerset, Devon and Dorset
​Forton sits on the Devon / Dorset border a short drive to the coast with something for everyone
Lyme Regis
Explore Lyme Regis sandy beach or several other beaches on the Jurassic coast. A bustling town with plenty of eat out options, just 25 minutes away
Carting
Put your driving skills to the limit. Outdoor: Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford BA22 7LH (35 mins)
Indoor: Raceworld Unit 4, Greendale Business Park, Sidmouth Road, EX5 1EW
West Somerset Railways
21 miles to Bishops Lydeard Station, Taunton TA4 3RU then travel back in time
Perry's cider farm
When in Somerset...just 5 miles away
The Cider Mills, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster TA19 0NY
Beer Quarry Caves
Guided Tours of 2,000 year old human-made caverns. Pre-book tours 01297 680282 EX12 3AS
Clarkes Village
Somerset Outlet Shopping. Indulge in 90 Discounted designer shops. Street BA16 0BN
Brewhouse Theater
https://www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/ to view the wide programme, and one of many options to enjoy a day out in the County Town of Taunton, 25 minutes away
Donkey Sanctuary
30 minutes to Dunscombe Ln, Weston, Sidmouth EX10 0NU. Combine with a trip to Seaton beach
Walks locally
The area is packed with beautiful walks with stunning views, past historic houses or through woods.
Chard walk 4 miles
Chard walk 5 miles
Tatworth walk 3 miles
Forde Abbey
Forde Abbey and Gardens, Chard TA20 4LU. Stunning Historic Abbey and gardens just 2 miles drive (or a long countryside walk!)
Haynes motor museum
Haynes Motor Museum, experience one of the worlds greatest collections, Sparkford BA22 7LH
Fleet air arm museum
Explore an extensive collection of military and civilian aircraft, along with an engaging interactive aircraft carrier exhibit.
RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester BA22 8HT