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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

Ilminster (9 Pictures)

in the county of Somerset

Charmingly set in the favoured Somerset countryside is the pleasant little town of Ilminster...

Porlock (52 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Somerset

Once, long before the 11th-century when the sea receded the village of Porlock was a Port....

Selworthy Green (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Somerset

Dunster Castle & Garden (46 Pictures)

The high walls of Dunster Castle look down over the quaint village of Dunster from its imperious setting atop of a classically.....

Halsway Manor (4 Pictures)

Halsway Manor is unique residential Folk Centre set on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills in West Somerset. Set in.....

Tyntesfield (93 Pictures)

Tyntesfield is a spectacular Victorian country house and grounds, owned by the National Trust..

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