Pictures of 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.

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Recommended towns & villages in Somerset

	Bridgwater Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King... Information \| Pictures (33) \| Hotels
	Culbone A small hamlet that is not accessible by car. St Culbone's Church is the smallest parish church in England... Information \| Pictures (1) \| 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 (3) \| Hotels
	Langport This old town cradled at the heart of the Somerset Levels, sits bounded by the soft rolling Somerset countryside... Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Luccombe There really could be no finer example of the perfect English village than Luccombe.... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Nimmer .. Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Pooltown A small hamlet near Luxborough, Somerset. The name 'Pooltown' comes from the large number of pools found there along the Washford River... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Winsford One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book.. Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Wookey .. Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Wookey Hole It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers... Information \| Pictures (10) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Somerset

	Bath Museum of Costume Bath museum of costume is a great experience, especially for anyone interested in either history or fashion. The collection..... Information \| Pictures (7) \| Hotels
	Bath Pump Rooms Bath is an important Spa and cultural centre, one of its most famous buildings is the elegant Pump Room of the baths built..... Information \| Pictures (9) \| Hotels
	Bristol Cathedral The great, stirring building of Bristol Cathedral was initially given cathedral status by Henry VIII, at this time it was a..... Information \| Pictures (10) \| Hotels
	Dillington House .. Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels
	Glastonbury Tor Swirling mists rise over the Somerset Levels, where approaching the town of Glastonbury, suddenly above the mist you catch a..... Information \| Pictures (29) \| Hotels
	Jane Austen Centre Jane Austen, the famous novelist is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath's many famous residents. She paid two long..... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Sally Lunns A one minute stroll from Bath Abbey you will find the oldest house in Bath - Sally Lunn's. Sally Lunn was a young french refugee..... Information \| Pictures (9) \| Hotels
	Stembridge Tower Mill The last remaining thatched windmill in England, dating from 1822 and in use until 1910... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Tarr Steps A Prehistoric bridge dating from 1000 BC. The bridge crosses the river Barle with some of its stones weighing 5 tonnes, and said..... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels