Minehead Twinning brings people together across Europe through friendship, culture and shared experiences.
Have you ever thought about hosting visitors from overseas, travelling abroad, or sharing local life and traditions with new friends? Through our long‑standing partnership with St Berthevin in Normandy, Minehead Twinning offers exactly that — building lasting international friendships through social visits, cultural exchange and shared events.
Minehead is formally twinned with St Berthevin, a welcoming town located approximately 100 miles from the St Malo ferry terminal. St Berthevin also maintains twinning links with:
● Wengen, Germany● Castello d’Erba, Italy● Cueti, Spain
Together with Minehead, these towns come together regularly to celebrate anniversaries, build international friendships, and take part in a wide range of cultural and special‑interest events.
An extract from the Twinning Charter signed in 1990 by the Mayors of both Towns:

Our events and exchanges may include:
● Arts and crafts● Music and cultural performances● Friendly sporting competitions● Boules (Pétanque)● Or a mixture of activities depending on the visit
As is customary with twinning, any invitation extended is expected to be warmly reciprocated.

● 6th June – Treasure Hunt & Afternoon Tea (£3 entry)
● 17th July – French Evening with food, music and quiz
● Date TBC – Try your hand at Pétanque (Boules)

If you’d like to find out more or get involved, please contact:

● Ian Hempshall – 01643 702337
● Rita Tremain – 01643 703154
● Jonathan Greenhow – 01643 821158