Historic Market Towns in Somerset

Axbridge, Somerset

Interestingly, in Saxon times, this quaint little town was a Royal hunting centre

Bridgwater, 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.

Chard, Somerset

Chard is a small market town in somerset

Glastonbury, Somerset

This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe. None-the-less, this still remains very much a...

Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Taunton, Somerset

There is little doubt that this town is best known for the production of Cider (which is reputed to be Prince Williams' favourite drink) but this golden beverage should not be...

Wellington, Somerset

This is the small town from which Arthur Wellesley, later to become Duke of Wellington, took his name.