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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 - King Street

Bristol (311 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Somerset

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

Minehead quayside cottages.

Minehead (148 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Somerset

Minehead is a quintessential English seaside resort on the beautiful Somerset coast whose mild climate has been a magnet for visitors since Victorian times. At the end of Quay.....

Market Cross

Shepton Mallet (27 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Somerset

Dunster - Village & Castle (1) - June 2003

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.....

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge, Somerset

King John's Hunting Lodge (11 Pictures)

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

Quantock Hills

Quantock Hills (216 Pictures)

This beautiful range of hills is a part of England where stags and deer can still be seen roaming freely. In many ways the.....

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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