Pictures of Somerset

Bath Abbey from the Park, Bath, Somerset.

About Somerset

The County of Somerset can be located in the South-West of England. Somerset boasts some beautiful market towns and villages. Taunton, the county town offers both beautiful countryside and excellent shopping and leisure facilities and is known to hold one of the largest cattle markets in the country. The small yet thriving market town of Glastonbury, famous for its annual pop festival - 'Glastonbury Festival' has a wide range of facilities and attractions including the remains of one of the greatest Abbeys in England, Glastonbury Abbey is set in 37 acres of beautiful parkland. The very unique 'Cheddar gorge', britains largest gorge, is steeped in fascinating historical and archeological
facts such as the discovery of a 9000 year old skeleton, Britain's oldest complete skeleton. Minehead, Somerset's largest seaside resort is set on the edge of Exmoor National Park and is a perfect place to visit for traditional seaside family fun. Somerset is also home to the smallest city in England - Wells, which has one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Somerset, or see a selection of our Somerset photographs on our picture tour of Somerset..

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The Royal Crescent in Bath	by Cheri Thomas
The Hidden Churches of Somerset	by Louise Simmons

Recommended towns & villages in Somerset

	Bath Bath is an elegant city famous for its fascinating history, its beautiful Georgian architecture and its Roman remains... Information \| Pictures (416) \| Hotels
	Holford Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Oare Thus, it was unsurprising to learn that this was the setting for R.D.Blackmore's famous novel, Lorna Doone... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Selworthy Green Selworthy Green is the start of a picturesque walk through steep woodlands to the gorse-gold and heather clad summit of Selworthy Beacon from which there are magnificent views over the undulating countryside... Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels