A378, A361. Rail: Taunton station. Bus: No suitable public transport.
Langport Tourist Information Centre
Bow Street
Langport
Tel: 01935 462 462
Willows And Wetlands Visitor Centre, Taunton, Somerset
Tordown
Nestled amongst the trees on the southern slopes of Glastonbury Tor.
Stilegate
Relax in glorious Somerset with spectacular views from our home!
Best Western Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel is directly opposite the west front of Wells Cathedral.
The Webbington Hotel & Country Club
Walkers' paradise in the heart of the Mendips.
Willow growers and suppliers, producing handcrafted basketware alongside visitor centre.
- Levels and Moors Exhibition - history & geography of unique area
- Guided Tours - see first hand this working traditional industry
- Basket museum - unusual artefacts from times gone by
On the Somerset levels, an informative Visitor Centre accompanies the traditional willow growing, handcrafted basket and charcoal producing industry.
We are a family run business established in 1819 – based on the unique Somerset levels, growing and supplying willow and producing high quality handcrafted willow products ie. baskets, furniture, garden accessories, artists’ charcoal etc.
Our visitor centre has exhibitions, displays, a museum with unusual artefacts and walks onto the levels to experience the landscape and environment.
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“The Willow and Wetlands Visitor Centre… is part of the Coate family’s heroic struggle to keep the traditional willow industry alive.” Countryside Magazine, 2003
Meare Green Court
Stoke St Gregory
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 6HY
Tel: (01823) 490249
Fax: (01823) 490814
Email: info@englishwillowbaskets.co.uk
