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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

Blue Anchor, Somerset

Blue Anchor (23 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

Blue Anchor in Somerset is a village dominated by the bay in which it is named after, and by the Hoburn Holiday Park, a quiet well kept park for holiday makers that sits just.....

Bridgwater Canal

Bridgwater (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset

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...

Robbers Bridge

Oare (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

Thus, it was unsurprising to learn that this was the setting for R.D.Blackmore's famous novel, Lorna Doone...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Somerset

Riders at Ashton Court

Ashton Court Estate, Bristol (3 Pictures)

The great estate of Ashton Court bristles with history. The heart of the estate is a magnificent mansion with a long elegant.....

Bath Botanical Gardens

Bath Botanical Gardens (5 Pictures)

One of the most delightful features of the Royal Victoria Park, the Botanical Gardens were formed in 1887 and within their 9 and.....

Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset

Fleet Air Arm Museum (3 Pictures)

The Fleet Air Arm Museum houses Europe's largest Naval aviation collection. Go on-board Concorde and be transported by a.....

Twisted roots

Fyne Court (1 Pictures)

Nature reserve and visitor centre. Headquarters of the Somerset Wildlife Trust...

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