WATCHET | Exploring the charming seaside town of Watchet Somerset

[@retrometalguy]

I've stayed in Watchet, for my 2019 holiday in Somerset, which I slept in Swain House B&B (over the road from the West Somerset Hotel and that sort of area,it's the building with the grey sign, big window and creative looking iron gate). Also my Grandad (Darke) from my mum's side was evacuated to Watchet during the World War 2, where he stayed with his Uncle, who gave him strict instructions not to go near the boats, in which he did anyway where he would meet a few Norwegian fishermen who would give a lot nice sweet treats to the kids. My Grandad Darke had Died in May 2020, but he did used to talk about his evacuation story a lot (according to my mum)

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Watchet is lovely and I came *this* close to putting an offer in on Swain House when it was up for sale a couple of years ago!!!

[@clairemcheskin]

Derek, a female goose, became a cult figure in Watchet on the west Somerset coast after arriving during a storm in 2010 and refusing to leave with the rest of her flock. She became a fixture of Watchet life, with locals and visitors feeding her cabbage and Weetabix, until her passing in October 2021.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Amazing!! 😮😮🤣

[@Dronesteve-72]

We were there a week ago and heard that story

[@bexhil7]

A good video of WATCHET | Exploring the charming seaside town of Watchet Somerset💛💛💛💛

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Michael!

[@John48Crocker]

I am lucky enough to live in Watchet. It packs a lot into a small space. In Pebbles Tavern on the third Tuesday of the month we sing sea shanties . Some were collected from Yankee Jack (John Short). I like the format of your video which gives a good impression of Watchet. Must get one of those gimbal thingies.

[@janinapalmer8368]

It's a nice little town .... friendly people and happy atmosphere

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Agreed!

[@dawnbetts400]

9 out of 10 lovely place absolutley adore the harbour.

[@StaceySeligman]

T'were a windy night in two thousand and ten I were blown to the west and then westwards again. I landed in Watchet, a right proper job Fearing the locals would eye up the hob. Daft buggers they were but kind all the same So now Watchet's my home and Derek's my name.

[@ddunn3489]

Nice Sunny walk !👍🏽👍🏽😁But I think I know why they call it Wachet ....Wachet if you get drunk we will throw you thru that little door 🤣😂

[@thomasfroschke369]

Very nice video, thank you very much. As we already decided to take a trip on the west Somerset railway by steam train😊, I think we stop in Watchet for an hour or two. Thanks for bringing this beautiful town to our attention.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah nice! You will enjoy that trip for sure!

[@grahams6769]

Well done on reaching 50,000 subscribers. Suffolk coast is nice, Aldeburgh and Southwold are gorgeous places.

[@rodgermoss8975]

I presume you were on the way to Watchet when you stopped for the delights of Dunster .Spotted Gimbal Guy at 16:45 and then at 17:30 "Albert's Ardware" shop. Please keep up your much appreciated Work ,Thanks . Rodger.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Correct! Thanks Rodger!

[@lucyl934]

Beautiful film! Thank you! Watchet was my special place for many years.....the vibes....no words describe how magic it was to me....I will always be thankful for it being there. Thank you so much for putting this on KZbin. You're a treasure!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Hey Lucy, I am so pleased that you said that....I have also said that "Watchet is my special place"...It is so calming and grounding.

[@markbennett2170]

My Special place too. Many happy family holidays from 1974 to 81. Loved it as a boy and loved to see the cargo ships coming and going mainly to and from Portugal bringing back cargos of Cork when it was a working port. @@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original

[@tmonaghan9]

I absolutely loved watching this. I came to England from the states to be married to a Barrister out of London. While living in Taunton (Somerset) , we spent a day at Watchet (off season). I loved every minute of it. We stopped at a little pastry shop and had crème teas. This was a wonderful day. After we married we moved to Bristol. I love England and all the cultural things it has to offer. I’m back in the States now. Unfortunately my husband passed away 13 years ago from cancer. England will always be in my blood. Thank you for sharing your walk with us.

[@8964TS]

My mum’s friend lives here so we stopped by for a visit on our way to Dunster earlier this month. I didn’t see too much of the place-mostly just the market on the esplanade and the museum-but it seemed like a pleasant place. I liked that the heritage railway lets people use the platform as a thoroughfare so my son got to see the steam train without us having to go on it (no time) and the friendly man in the museum gave him a postcard for being inquisitive about the exhibits. I like that the bookstore is a charity one too.

[@tralbert]

Wow 50,000 subscribers! , Congratulations, hopefully soon we will be 100,000

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you soooo much - I really do appreciate it! 100,000 is the target next as you say - wonder how much walking it's going to take!

[@robertberry5003]

Looks an absolutely stunning place thank you for showing us.👍btw congratulations on reaching 50,000 subscribers 👏👏

[@sandraceney9548]

Thank you for the video. Watchet is a lovely little town. The artwork is a new addition since I was there, I will have to go and check it out.

[@testtube43]

Thank you so much for doing this, a great wander through Watchet!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you. Lovely place

[@cherylrichardson5716]

The Channel Islands are beautiful. Jersey and Geurnsey. I love your tours. Bournemouth and Poole we have been there and loved it.

[@skyefisher-hk1hi]

Watchet is such a great town! I love it so much. I really want to live there. When I am there I feel calm and relaxed. I just love the vibe!

[@steamsearcher]

COULDENT RESIST PUTTING THIS IN... WATCHET LATER. Lovely town with a steam railway, and yes I have been many times. David and Lily.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you David and Lily Have a lovely week and weekend and thank you so much for watching my videos!!

[@simplepics6687]

Love the video of Watchet, plan to visit once more when I go to Minehead in a few weeks time, drive or get the steam train.

[@bernardpage4639]

I enjoyed seeing Watchet again, went there on the train from Minehead, also the text is a lot easier to read with the blue background. Nice video.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Bernard - I wish I'd done the blue background from the start but you live and learn eh!

[@pearlblakeley5496]

Thanks for video I enjoyed it I like the harbour.hope you ok keeping safe and warm have a good night and enjoy rest of the week.i love your channel

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Pearl Hope you are ok 👍

[@pearlblakeley5496]

I'm tired feel a bit rough but otherwise I'm ok I've had a few busy days

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@@pearlblakeley5496 Ah sorry to hear you're feeling a bit rough and tired. Hopefully you will have a better week x

[@pearlblakeley5496]

@@GimbalWalkTV I hope so Neil thanks for asking

[@lizzyjones909]

Aww wow we stumble across this pretty little town late last year 😊

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Thank You for this! Watchet is a beautiful part of the World.

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

So pretty! Loved how peaceful it was in the off season. Lovely walk.

[@diskellyheron7382]

Seeing these towns in winter is a great way to get a feel for the place.. I like to visit places in the off season...thank you 👏❤

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you too

[@Mandy.Watchet]

Just Brilliant, thank you! Just a tiny error near the end - it's Harbour Road, (not Harbour Street) it's where we live! Mx

[@elizabethrist860]

Enjoyed the videos, Somerset is where my family come from great seeing it again with your walks 🇦🇺

[@samwestmacott3584]

OK so that was very good- are you coming back to discover more of the exquisite joys of Watchet?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Oh yes! Back in summer!

[@Colin-kk8rz]

Just watched this,not bad and you did it with a rug rat and your boss 🤣 , well done , the beach is fab in the day , dogs love it 👌

[@yvonnebox4628]

Very nice. Enjoyed every minute.

[@1949David]

Like the video, was there in May 2024, been there a few times over the years, indeed a nice place, busy in the summer and the traffic can be a pain when walking around.

[@johnrumble1912]

Looks to be a lovely little town which I shall certainly visit when I come to Somerset for a holiday at the end of September.

[@christinepage1264]

Reall y enjoyed this video thank you

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Christine!

[@lynnballington8467]

Hello Neil how are you thank you very much for the fantastic vidio hope that you Keep warm and safe its freezing here in Manchester best wishes take care stay safe xx

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Hey Lynn, I'm in Manchester this Friday actually so hoping it's a bit warmer when I get there!

[@suroyal9394]

Absolutely love Watchet, we go there quite often as we live fairly local. We love west beach, great for ‘mooching’ on. The new East Quay area is good too. Haven’t found any fossils on the fossil beach yet but live in hope 😊 I’d give Watchet 9/10. Thanks Gimbal, for all your videos. Always a good watch.

[@elainesaunders2834]

Brilliant video Thank you !! Did a day trip to Watchet before Covid , loved the village and we will be back this year 👍

[@sharronlewis3429]

🇬🇧🤩 Come up to Cumbria, walk around Keswick, or Windermere lakes, Stunning, Beautiful parts of this Beautiful Country. When your at Whitehaven or Workington beaches, you can See , the isle of Man, it's a stunning view, plus to see most of Scotland, from the Solway Coast, when the tides out, you can walk right out, you don't know what your missing.

[@davidsheriff8989]

Typical coastal area ( Porlock is another similar place ) and great to see your smooth camera work...lighting is wonderful.

[@railiedouglas3018]

Lovely little town. Never heard of it before. Thanks for the tour.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

My pleasure 😊

[@jonathanpardoe8722]

Watchet is one of those towns that deserves better . The people are marvelous , the work and comittment that goes into the different events is astounding . Watchets heritage and place in history is unique but... there are things working against the town Namely 1/ the cliff road linking Watchet to Blue Anchor and Minehead is now closed permanently meaning that Watchet is now a Cul de sac and short 3 minute trips to Blue Anchor is now up to an hour depending on traffic . 2/ The appalling crazy idea to build an Frankenstein typoe of building on East Quay is somebody's idea of a horribly corrupted prank and should be either torn down or adjusted radicaly to house marine related products . 3/ Pehaps the maine culprit of what Watchet is not proceding is the dubious owners of the Marina . The Marine group have not done what they said ,by not clearing the mud , by ensuring that the port is a place to avoid by wealthy boat owners and their wealthy crewmembers that would otherwise be eager to sample what the town has to offer . The Marina remains a woefully underused ( just 40 boats in a 250 berth harbour) . Council should be condemmed for allowing all 3 of these ills to happen .

[@petemitchell3067]

Tis a great place to live, trust me.😊

[@paulinewooding1304]

Can't believe you didn't film any of the new highly acclaimed East Quay arts and community centre. I sat through the whole video waiting to see it. Clearly it's not everyone's cup of tea. But then it is others.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

My first time here - will film on the next trip for sure

[@paulinewooding1304]

@@GimbalWalkTV Ok, great. Look forward to it. I heard it’s well used. Would be interested to see it.

[@ChrisClines]

Must admit I do love living in Watchet

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Can see why! Lovely

[@Dronesteve-72]

Why didn’t you go into the oldest pub in Watchet the old bell Has loads of story’s

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Wheee is it

[@theashdownshow]

Can you please go to south molton, im subscribed and i love your vids xx

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Great video Sir, thank you. I have a week off work next week so looking for a nice quiet spot where I can get some nice Sea air a good walk, food and overnight stay that isn’t far from my home in Worcestershire. I may have just found the place in Watchet, would you recommend?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It’s worth a wander yeh!

[@robertradford6351]

Where are all the fish and chip shops?

[@marccarter1350]

Watchet is just at the point where the estuary opens up enough to be clearer. Unlike say Burnham or Brean.