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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Somerset, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Somerset

Bristol Bridge. Bristol, Somerset

Bristol (311 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Somerset

Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame..

Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar (132 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground...

Wookey Hole

Wookey Hole (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Somerset

Beckford's Tower, Bath

Beckford's Tower & Museum (3 Pictures)

Designed by Henry Edmund Goodridge in 1825 for William Beckford, one of the nation's most accomplished and interesting characters.....

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge, Somerset

King John's Hunting Lodge (11 Pictures)

Immaculately restored early Tudor merchant's house dating from 1500...

Tintinhull, Spring 08

Tintinhull Garden (13 Pictures)

Delightful formal garden. Particularly fine azalea garden, fountain garden and kitchen garden...

Wells Cathedral in Wells, Somerset

Wells Cathedral (99 Pictures)

Wells Cathedral is the most perfect example of an ecclesiastical city from the days when the order of life was God, King and.....

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