Bridgewater
Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a historic market town in Somerset, England. Bridgwater is located on the edge of the Somerset Levels.
The town of Bridgwater is home to many historical landmarks and attractions. One of the most notable landmarks in Bridgwater is the church of St Mary’s, which dates back to the 14th century. The town is also home to the Somerset County Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits relating to the history of Somerset.
Bridgwater is a bustling market town, witha variety of shops and businesses. The town is home to a number of schools, as well as a college and a university.
Bridgwater is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The town is within easy reach of the Mendip Hills, the Quantock Hills, and the Exmoor National Park. There are also a number of walks and cycle trails in the area.
Created: 21 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Bridgwater
Shopping in Bridgwater
M&S Foodhall Bridgwater Retail Park, Eastover
M&S Foodhall supermarket
Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Westonzoyland Road, Sydenham
Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd supermarket
ALDI Northgate, Bridgwater
ALDI supermarket
Sainsbury's Bridgwater Retail Park, Eastover
Sainsbury's supermarket
The Food Warehouse Legger Retail Park, Eastover
The Food Warehouse supermarket
Lidl The Leggar, Eastover
Lidl supermarket
Asda East Quay, Eastover
Asda supermarket
Morrisons Broadway, Bridgwater
Morrisons supermarket
Local History around Bridgwater
There are some historic monuments around including:
Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta PlaceSettlement SE of Cannington ParkChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardBrick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lockBalt Moor WallCynwit CastleMotte with two baileys immediately east of Bristol Road, Down EndHorsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's FarmChurchyard cross in St George's churchyardTelescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lockMedieval settlement 160m south and 240m south west of Sandford FarmThe Chapel, Shearston.Wildlife in and Around Bridgwater
Mammals found in Bridgwater
There have been 25 species of mammals recorded in the bridgwater area.
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brandt's Bat (Myotis brandtii) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
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Birds found in Bridgwater
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the bridgwater area.
| Australian Shoveler (Anas rhynchotis) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
