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Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It rests on the south shore of the Bristol Channel, about 21 miles (34 kilometres) north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles (19 km) from the border with the county of Devon and in proximity of the Exmoor National Park. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11981, meaning that it is the most populous town in the West Somerset local government area. There is indication of human occupation in the area since the Bronze and Iron Ages. There was a modest port at Minehead by 1380, which grew into a significant trading centre during the medieval period. The majority of trade transferred to larger ports during the 20th century, however pleasure steamers did call at the port. A notable surge in construction during the early years of the 20th century resulted in the wide main shopping avenue and adjacent streets with Edwardian-style architecture. There are a range of schools and religious, cultural and sporting facilities including sailing and wind surfing and golf. A popular ancient regional practice involves the Hobby Horse, which takes to the streets for 4 days on the eve of the very first of May each year, with accompanying entertainers and competing horses. The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path National Trail, which is the nation’s longest long-distance countryside walking path. The Minehead Railway was opened in 1874 and closed in 1971, however it has since been reopened as the West Somerset Railway. For all your home improvements, make sure to find trustworthy contractors in Minehead to make certain of quality.