Wincanton Racecourse.
The Half Moon Inn is only 15 minutes from Wincanton Racecourse. Here you will find a mixture of excitement, action, sociability and areas to eat and drink in style. The 17 fixtures of quality jump racing between October and May provides the opportunity to soak up the social atmosphere and experience the thrills of the horses thundering past the stands. As well as hosting entertaining action the daily facilities provides a unique, ambient and accessible venue for wedding receptions, conferences, meetings and exhibitions.
Wincanton Golf Course.
Golfing at Wincanton is also available and provides a testing challenge for both beginners and advanced golfers.
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You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome when you arrive at Wincanton Golf Course. The 9-hole course has developed into an excellent test of golf for all levels of ability, since opening in 1994. Bushes, bunkers and an extra nine tee off areas have been introduced, as well as a pro shop, catering for all standards of golfers and a cafeteria situated in the picturesque historical barn within the racecourse boundaries. |
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The length of the course gives plenty of opportunity to open the shoulders, with the extra tees making interesting back nine holes from different angles to attack the pins. The finishing holes are overlooked by the racecourse grandstands with a challenging Par 3 18th to finish. The approach shots are demanding with the peril of the enormous hidden dangers guarding the greens. With the large undulating greens renowned for their speed and quality, just reaching the greens is not enough to allow the golfer to relax until the putt is dropped.
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Golf societies can be booked and are catered for in the impressive Hatherleigh Suite. Special golf and race day events can be arranged, and has been tremendous successes combining two entertaining recreations with food and drink. The course gives the impression of a links, and is open all year round, so whether you want to fit in 9 holes, or play a full round of 18, Wincanton Golf Course is perfect to fit into any lifestyle. |
Wincanton Racecourse is situated on the B3081 between Wincanton and Bruton. The B3081 is just off the A303 which is the arterial route between London and the Southwest. It is 37 miles south of Bristol and 38 miles north of Bournemouth.
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The Half Moon Inn,
Horsington, Somerset, BA8 0EF |