Raft Race - RNLI
The Blue Anchor Beach to Minehead annual raft race is now one of the biggest events of its type in the country.
The race starts at approx 2.30pm from the Blue Anchor Beach and ends in Minehead Harbour at approximately 5.30pm.
Home made rafts set off from Blue Anchor Beach to paddle the approximate 4.5 miles to Minehead Harbour.
Prizes are awarded to all taking part at a ceremony on the quay early evening.
At dusk spectators are treated to a spectacular firework display from the harbour bringing the towns biggest event to a fitting close.
Dates
Raft Race - RNLI 4 Sep 2010
* 2:30pm - 9:30pm
Road Directions
From the North: M5 to Junction 23, A38 to Bridgwater, A39 to Dunster, Minehead
From the South: M5 to Junction 25, A3027; A358 to Williton, then A39 as above
From West: A39 to Barnstaple and then through to Lynton/Lynmouth, Porlock, Minehead.
By Bus
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National Timetable enquiries: 0870 608 2608
By Rail
Nationwide: www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares
National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
National Rail Enquiries from overseas +44(0)20 7278 5240
West Somerset Railway: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk 01643 704996
