Minehead
Minehead is a seaside town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is in the borough of Somerset West and Taunton.
| Minehead | |
 Minehead viewed from Grabbist Hill |
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| Population | 11,981 (2011 census) |
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| OS grid reference | SS970460 |
| Civil parish | Minehead |
| Unitary authority | Somerset West and Taunton |
| Ceremonial county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MINEHEAD |
| Postcode district | TA24 |
| Dialling code | 01643 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Bridgwater and West Somerset |
In 2011, the town had a population of 11,981. It is close to the border with Devon.
The town is 21 miles (34 km) north-west of Taunton, Somerset's county town.
It is close to the Exmoor National Park.
Minehead is famous for being the location of Butlin's Minehead, a popular holiday camp owned by Butlin's.
The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path, the longest countryside walking trail in the United Kingdom.
Twinning
Minehead has one twin town. It is twinned with:
Saint-Berthevin, France
Gallery
Minehead from the west
Butlin's Minehead
Minehead beach
