Towns in Somerset

Pooltown, Somerset

A small hamlet near Luxborough, Somerset. The name 'Pooltown' comes from the large number of pools found there along the Washford River.

Porlock, Somerset

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

Porlock Weir, Somerset

The fickle seas of the Middle Ages caused neighbouring Porlock's harbour to dry up giving Porlock Weir the opportunity to open up as a small port. These day's Porlock Weir is...

Portishead, Somerset

From Portishead there are fine views across the span of sea towards the coast of South Wales, these take in the wide sweep of the Severn estuary and the Severn Bridge.

Selworthy Green, 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.

Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Stanton Drew, Somerset

The attractive village of Stanton Drew is found in the midst of the glorious Mendip Hills. This lovely rural area is famous for its great pre-historic stone circle, arguably...

Stoke Pero, Somerset

Stoke Pero is a glorious place that has several fine cottages and old farmsteads.

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...

Timberscombe, Somerset

The village of Timberscombe in Somerset is situated on the River Avill and takes its name from the wooded valley surrounding it. Timberscombe is situated within the Exmoor...

Watchet, Somerset

Pretty harbour resort with long seafaring traditions and a fascinating history stretching back in the mist of time.

Wellington, Somerset

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

Wells, Somerset

Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities.

West Quantoxhead, Somerset

The parish of West Quantoxhead lies on the northern slopes of the Quantock Hills, approximately ¾ mile from the Bristol Channel. It sits on the A39 road from Bridgwater to...

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Renowned for a fabulous sandy beach where the tide retreats for more than a mile, Weston-super-Mare has been a magnet for families for decades.

Westonzoyland, Somerset

This attractive Somerset village is found within easy reach of the old town of Bridgewater.

Winsford, Somerset

One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book

Withypool, Somerset

R.D.Blackmore wrote part of Lorna Doone in the bar of the Royal Oak in Withypool and the famous artist Alfred Munnings had a studio in the loft

Wookey, Somerset

Wookey Hole, Somerset

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