The Old Town Quarry is a quiet
retreat set in the lee of Worlebury Hill – a place to relax and enjoy nature. Back in the 19th. century stone
from the quarry was used to build homes for the town but quarrying stopped in
the 1950s. In 2014 many of the once beautiful homes "up on the hill" have seen better days.
At The Old Town Quarry the Rowan Tea Room serves proper
tea (complete with strainer) along with a variety of extremely tempting cakes.
Local artists display their work whilst a shop sells an enchanting variety of trinkets. In the winter sit inside and keep warm by the
log fire. In the summer sit outside and
enjoy the sunshine and breeze, read about the quarry’s history and discover the
carvings in the gardens.
A toilet is provided in a small
outhouse to the far end of the complex and this is a real experience – a self
composting facility. However, this is
not for the fainthearted so if you are at all delicate and sensitive about
these matters then probably best to give it a miss. For myself it is all part of the wonderful journey of
discovery I am making in & around Weston.
The website of the Old Town Quarry
has videos showing Sam, a local fox.
Have a look – but better still drop by for a pot of tea & slice of
cake.
This roving reporter will return later in the week with
meanderings near and far.
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