In Somerset you will find a wonderful mixture of heritage, countryside and coast...Nestling in the Mendip Hills, designated an area of outstanding beauty, is Wells, Englands smallest city with a beautiful cathedral. Bristol, on the northern boundary is one of the UKs most vibrant cities with a thriving harbour side featuring Brunels SS Great Britain and Suspension Bridge. Further south, you will be delighted by the quaint villages and stately houses built with honey-coloured stone. This is a county alive with history and legend, see how the Romans took advantage of the hot springs in Roman Bath.
Walk in the footsteps of King Arthur and King Alfred, explore Exmoor, home of Lorna Doone and visit the mysterious Glastonbury Tor, rising out of the Somerset Levels (ancient wetlands) like a beacon. Long sandy beaches and coastal resorts such as Minehead, Weston Super Mare or Burnham-on-Sea contrasts with the dramatic rocky Exmoor coastline. Somerset is a cider and cheese country, why not see cheddar cheese being made in Cheddar Gorge or visit a Somerset cider producer to get a real taste of the West Country! This is an area with a vibrant arts and crafts scene where many traditional skills are kept alive such as willow basket making which has been a feature of Somerset life for hundreds of years.
The American Museum and Gardens, Bath takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the twentieth century. With...
Bailey Balloons, Bristol offer Champagne Balloon Flights from the best launch sites in the South West of England and South Wales. Gift vouchers for...
Cheddar Crazy Golf in Cheddar Gorge was designed to be fun to play for people of all ages. Also, essentially, if you apply your skill to the course...
Curious About help you explore Bath Spa city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Bath's "hidden tre...
In line with Government guidance on COVID-19 and the recommendation to avoid gatherings and crowded places, Dovery Manor Museum will not be opening...
Exmoor National Park was created in 1954. Stunning landscapes, wilderness and tranquility, rare in southern England, and a warm rural welcome await...
Glastonbury Tor is a hill at Glastonbury in the English county of Somerset, topped by the roofless St Michael's Tower, a Grade I listed buildin...
Hestercombe House & Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, is a quintessential English country garden but is unique in its combination of three perio...
Hidden away behind vast stone textile mills, and beautifully framed by the sweeping curve of the listed Charlton Viaduct, Kilver Court Gardens & Nu...
In line with Government guidance on COVID-19 and the recommendation to avoid gatherings, King John's Hunting Lodge has made the difficult decis...
The Mendip Hills (commonly called the Mendips) is a range of limestone hills to the south of Bristol and Bath in Somerset, England. Running east to...
Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum, Somerset is believed to be the only one of its kind in the country, is like a Tardis, opening up inside to reveal an...
The Quantock Hills is a range of hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England. The Quantock Hills were England's first Area of Outstanding Nat...
The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing. ...
As well as providing an excellent location for habitat investigation, Simonsbath House Outdoor & Environmental Centre, Exmoor offers an exciting ra...
Somerset Adventures, Taunton offer a wide range of adventurous outdoor pursuits with something for everyone! Join us on the water to enjoy kayak...
As a qualified Blue Badge Guide, Cheryl of Southwest Tailored Tours, Bath provides individually tailored tours to fit in with your schedule and ind...
In line with Government guidance on COVID-19 and the recommendation to avoid gatherings, The West Somerset Rural Life Museum has made the difficult...