How to get here
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By road: Axbridge is on the A371 between Weston-super-Mare and Wells. On the M5, take exit 22 joining the A38. Follow the "Cheddar Gorge and Caves" brown signs for 5 miles to the village of Cross, then turn right on to the A371. The Axbridge turnoff is about a mile on, clearly signposted. Route planners are available on both the RAC and AA websites. |
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Car Parking:
Meadow Street Car Park is for a longer stay or all day parking. Signed from the Square as the car park with 55 spaces, it also takes coaches. Charges apply between 9.00am and 6.00pm Monday-Saturday. Sundays & Bank Holidays are free.
Moorland Street Car Park is a shorter term car park (maximum stay 4 hours), with charges applying between 9.00am and 6.00pm Monday-Saturday. Signed from the square as the car park with 25 spaces.
There is also free shopper's parking in the Square limited to one hour with no return within an hour. The maximum one hour applies between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday-Saturday.
Please note that the parking restrictions are enforced!
Disabled Car Parking:
Disabled drivers can park without charge in either the Meadow Street or Moorland Street Car Park.
Town Map:
Click on the map to open a bigger version. You are welcome to print a copy for personal use.
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By public transport:
Rail:
The nearest railway station is WESTON-SUPER-MARE
National Rail timetable enquiries
General Travel Information 08457 48 49 50
Bus:
First Bus 126/826 service: Weston-super-Mare to Wells, via Axbridge.
By cycle:
Part of the track of the old Dorset and Somerset "Strawberry line" rail service is now a rather attractive cycle path running from Winscombe to Axbridge and on to Cheddar.
On foot:
The walks to Axbridge from Burrington Combe, Shipham or Compton Martin all run through the Mendip Hills AONB and offer excellent scenery with splendid panoramic views.
By air:
Bristol International Airport, Lulsgate, Bristol Tel 01275 474444
Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon. Tel 01392 367433
Taxi to Lulsgate airport: There is a local taxi firm in Axbridge: BBS Taxis (07770-837560).
