Things to do near Butlins Minehead

This weekend we are off off to stay at Butlins Minehead. It'll be our first time visiting Butlins but I've also heard there are lots of good things to do in the local area. Last year we went camping in minehead but the campsite was so lovely we rarely left it and therefore didn't see much of the area. 

I've asked others for recommendations of things to do near Butlins Minehead:

Blenheim Gardens
Karen who blogs at Really Missing Sleep suggested visiting Blenheim Gardens. It's a 6 acre park situated in the centre of Minehead which is popular with locals and tourists alike. Karen said she enjoyed a family walk there when the flowers etc were in bloom.

The Hairy Dog
If you're looking to eat outside of Butlins or to have a drink and a change of scenery then Beth from Twinderelmo suggests The Hairy Dog which is a family friendly pub in the centre of Minehead. It's award winning and has a huge adventure playground for kids to run wild in.

The Torre Cider Company 
The Torre Cider Company looks lovely and was suggested by Katie at Mum of 2 point 5. It has orchards, a farm shop and some farm animals. She also said that the cream tea was lovely. 

The West Somerset Railway
A ride on the railway was suggested by Elaine at Entertaining Elliot and Jane at Hodge Podge Days. 

Other suggestions
Minehead Beach
Cleve Abbey
Dunster Castle
Luckyard Farm
Dunster Beach
Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre

Have you been to Minehead? What do you suggest to do?