Things to Discover along The Coleridge Way
Arts projects
Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross |
When you are in Wheddon Cross take a look at the Moorland Hall to see the new stained glass window celebrating Coleridge's poetry. The window reflects the seasons in Wheddon Cross, inspired by participants in this project reading Coleridge's poem Frost at Midnight. The first line of this poem is quoted along the border. The oval of clear glass in the centre is so that the view of Dunkery Beacon is not obscured on clear days.
The work, by the artist Avril Silk is the first of ARTlife's Creative Communities projects.
The Moorland Hall is on the main A396 road through Wheddon Cross on the other side of the road from The Rest & be Thankful pub, opposite the playing fields. The window is in the entrance porch which is around the right of the hall. You will find the hall open most days - just pop in and have a look.
Coleridge Garden, Porlock Visitor CentreWhen you reach the end of the walk we already encourage you to pop into the Porlock Visitor Centre, if open, where you are assured of a great welcome. You should also visit the Coleridge Garden which can be found by going round the right of the Visitor Centre and then to the rear. Here local artists and craftsmen, lead by Terry Gable, have created a fitting finale to the walk with a feature based on Kubla Khan. the famous poem written by Coleridge whilst in the area. The feature was officially opened by Richard Coleridge his great great great grandson in July 2007. The feature includes an arch way into the garden, a mosaic wall montage and a lovely picnic table.
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