Relaxing things to do
From visiting beautiful gardens, drifting over the dramatic countryside
in a balloon, to strolling along the spectacular South West Coast Path,
here a few suggestions of things you may like to do while enjoying a relaxing
break in South West England:
Attraction: Minehead Beach, Minehead, Somerset
Housed in the elegant Queen Anne house which was Dr Jenner’s home from 1785 until his death. Displays celebrate the life and work of this world famous C18th doctor who was also a medical scientist, pioneer of smallpox vaccination, naturalist, geologist, balloonist, poet...and more!
Edward Jenner became world famous following his publication in 1798 in which he demonstrated that vaccination with cowpox prevented the deadly smallpox. As use of his treatment spread he found that he had to spend more and more of his time answering correspondence about it. He called himself 'the Vaccine Clerk to the World'. He continued to advise and research on the safest ways to produce and transport his cowpox vaccine.
Attraction: Nature in Art, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
The world’s only museum and art gallery dedicated to all kinds of art inspired by nature.
Displays embrace 2 and 3-dimensional work in all mediums and styles from across the world, spanning 1500 years. There’s a vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions and you can meet an artist at work too!
Attraction: Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
The only museum on mainland Britain solely devoted to dinosaurs
Fossils, skeletons, life-size dinosaur reconstructions, plus hands-on and multimedia displays provide great family fun – part of the Jurassic Coast experience.
Attraction: Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells, Somerset
Magnificent palace, steeped in history and surrounded by splendid gardens.
Enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful gardens in this unique and historic site. Discover the wells from which the city takes its name and the splendid 13th century palace buildings.
