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:
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: Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
Edward Bear’s family of people-sized bears in this enchanting museum.
Don’t miss Edward Bear & his family of people-sized bears in this delightful museum. From the earliest teddies to today’s TV favourites, see them all at this enchanting family museum.
Attraction: Walking the Coleridge Way, Porlock, Somerset
A winter walk in the footsteps of the Romantic Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge
A 36 mile walk through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park wonderful walking whatever time of year - in a landscape that inspired Coleridge to produce some of his best known works.
Why not cosy up next to a roaring log fire and enjoy some of the finest food produced in the West Country
Think of being snug and cosy next to a roaring log fire, enjoying some of the finest food produced in the West Country, while gazing out of the window onto some of the most fabulous scenery in Britain.
The Festival will be a celebration of eating and drinking, and of those who grow and produce our food and drink – this will be an exciting week with lots of delicious things to eat and drink and more than 50 excellent events.
