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Town in Somerset, England
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Wincanton is a town of 5,300 people (2011) in Somerset. Midway between Alfred's Tower and Glastonbury Tor.
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17th century country pub has good food.
Meet the Liamburger dog that ensures a peaceful time at the bar.
Beware the army of cats: Flo, Daughter of Molly, Tipu, Dundee and Molly.
By plane
Henstridge Airfield is a private airfield (if you have you own plane) that was built as the Fleet Air Arm base HMS Dipper, where a Parkrun happens every Sa.
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Bristol · International · BRS
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