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Holidays in Somerset - Tourist information Somerset - Land of the Summer people.
Long sweeping beaches and coastal resorts at Burnham-on-Sea, Clevecon, Minehead or Weston-super-Mare are perfect for family holidays made from sand, sea and surf.
Axbridge, Bath, Bishops Hull, Bishops Lydeard, Bridgwater, Brympton, Bruton, Castle Cary, Chard, Cheddar, Comeytrowe, Crewkerne, Frome, Glastonbury, Ilminster, Martock, Meare, North Petherton, Norton Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, South Petherton, Street, Taunton, Watchet, Wellington, Wells, Wincanton, Yeovil.
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Camping & Caravanning Somerset
Offering static holidays, touring, tent, caravan and holiday home sales.
Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
Cruises
Destination Southwest
Destination Southwest is an alliance between 8 ports throughout the Southwest of England - Ilfracombe, Torbay, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Fowey, Falmouth, Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.
Holiday Homes / Cottages / Apartments
- leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible
], special offers and brochure request.
- Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season.
You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.
- holiday homes in Somerset
Hotels Somerset, Inns and B & B
Old English Inns are known for the warmth of their hospitality - and the comfort of their rooms.
Hotels in Somerset - Hotel guide Somerset
Hotels in Bath, Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Yeovil, Portbury, Wells, Bridgwater, Clevedon, Shepton Mallet,
Keynsham, Frome, Chard, and more ...
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Best Western Hotels -
If you're looking for hotel breaks in / near Somerset.
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
National Parks
Exmoor National Park - see also Visit Exmoor
From Exmoor National Park to the Quantock Hills is an area of varied and inspiring landscapes, nestling in
West Somerset and North Devon. Enjoy the peaceful, open spaces, clean air, heather-clad moors, ancient
forests, deep valleys, sparkling rivers, dramatic coastline, pretty villages and towns and a friendly welcome.
The unique and rare breed of Exmoor pony and large herds of red deer freely roam the area. Look up and
you will invariably see buzzards soaring overhead. In the evening you can stalk deer, watch bats or seek out badgers at sunset.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
Evan Evens Tours -
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
- Find your perfect Somerset Boating Holiday
- Create your perfect trip to Somerset
Exmoor Falconry
Falconry Centre, situated in the Heart of Exmoor, offers bed and breakfast with falconry days and hawk walks, horse riding or fully organised activity breaks
Westcountry Breaks
Hotels | Self-catering | Pubs and Inns | Where to eat | Activities | Attractions | Letting Agencies
Travel Guides Somerset / Related books
Somerset the Glorious County
Tony Howell (Author)
Somerset has it all - glorious coast, peaceful countryside,majestic cities like Bath andWells with their worldfamous architecture, and villages and
country towns which evoke the spirit of a timeless England. Tony Howell is an internationally-renowned landscape photographer, based in Somerset, whose style is instantly recognizable for its simple
compositions and sense of peace and stillness.Through an unrivalled collection of superb colour images, he records star-studded skies and
morning mists, the changing light and friendly charm of his home county.
From the coast, with its spectacular sunsets - the golden sandy beaches
of the north round to Minehead, ideally located with the sea on one side and the picturesque Exmoor National Park on the other - to the gentle
pastures of the dairylands and the blossom of the cider orchards, the county has uplifted and inspired for
generations.Tony Howell carries on the great tradition of artists who have been stimulated by the area:
through his lens he captures the essential beauty and character of Somerset, the glorious county.
Hardcover: 144 pages; Publisher: Halsgrove (14 July 2008); ISBN-10: 1841147591; ISBN-13: 978-1841147598.
Adventurous Pub Walks in Somerset
Roger Evans (Author)
This work presents twenty circular walks varying in length between seven and twelve miles based around
good local pubs. It includes routes on Exmoor and near Glastonbury, Bridgwater and Taunton, along with maps and photographs.
Paperback: 128 pages; Publisher: Countryside Books (26 April 2007); ISBN-10: 1846740320; ISBN-13: 978-1846740329.
Transport / How do I travel to Somerset
The nearest regional airports serving the county are Bristol and Exeter, there is also a coach service from
Heathrow to Taunton, and regular train services from both London airports [ Gatwick and Heathrow ].
Bristol Airport [ BRS ] - Bristol International Airport
Cardiff (CWL)
Exeter Airport [EXT ] - Home of Flybe
Hurn (BOH)
Swansea Airport (SWS)
- Cheap flights & Budget flights
- Cheap flights & Budget flights Exeter
Book cheap flights to Somerset at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online
 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights
Flight tickets Somerset / Price comparison possible
thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.
Travel by bus or coach to Somerset.
Philip's Somerset Street Atlas Philip's Street Atlas Somerset
Spiral-bound: 280 pages; Publisher: Philip's; Revised edition edition (10 Nov 2006); ISBN-10: 0540088420; ISBN-13: 978-0540088423.
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Somerset - Tourist Board Somerset - The county of contrasts
The long sweeping beaches and coastal resorts at Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare or
Clevedon are perfect for family holidays made from sand, sea and surf. Venture inland and Somerset unveils
a rustic and wild countryside which is both epic and welcoming, alive with colour. Five hill ranges - three of
which are Areas of Oustanding Natural Beauty are home to a diverse range of flora and forna. The Levels
and Moors are a rural idyll where traditional crafts still bind the tapestry of West Country life.
Somerset - Somerset County Council - Jewel of the Southwest
Somerset Coast & Country
Somerset coast and country, featuring the seaside resort Weston-super-Mare, the coastal towns Clevedon and Portishead and the miles of surrounding glorious countryside and spectacular coastline.
Somerset coast and country is the ideal location for a day trip, short break or a longer holiday. Whether you
are looking for a relaxing weekend break discovering picturesque villages and enjoying the countryside or a
week of fun exploring rock pools and flying kites with the kids you'll find just the thing right here.
Situated in the South West, Somerset coast and country is the ideal location for exploring a little further afield.
The cities of Bristol, Bath and Wells are close by and the delights of Somerset are on the doorstep just waiting to be discovered.
 Blackdown Hills - range of hills along the Somerset-Devon border in south-western England
The hills are heavily cut with sharp valleys and reach 315 metres (1035 feet) above sea level at Staple Hill, their highest point. See Blackdown-hills.net
The Blackdown Hills embraces over 40 parishes, four local authority districts [ East and Mid Devon, South Somerset and Taunton Deane ] and two counties [ Devon and Somerset ].
Axbridge - Axbridge Town Council
Situated in the Sedgemoor district on the River Axe, near the southern edge of the Mendip Hills.
Bath - Tourism Bath
Bath, England, is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents
have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit.
Bruton - town and civil parish
Situated on the River Brue in the South Somerset district. The parish includes the hamlet of Wyke
Champflower. Bruton was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Briuuetone, meaning 'Vigorously flowing river'. See Bruton Town
Bridgwater - market town and civil parish
Bridgwater, along both sides of the River Parrett, is situated on the edge of the Somerset Levels in a level and
well-wooded country. To the north the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills. The town has been a major port and trading centre. It is linked to Taunton by the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal.
Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow and Brean Sands
Everything you'd expect of a seaside holiday. Adults and younger visitors are well catered for at the many
holiday centres. There are miles of sandy beach, outdoor and indoor amusements and the thrills of one of the South West's biggest leisure parks.
Castle Cary
Chard
Cheddar
Clevedon - coastal town - quiet Victorian town
Catch a trip on the Waverley and Balmoral pleasure steamers from the grade one listed pier. A short coastal
path to the south of the promenade called Poets Walk gives splendid views across to Wales and a coastal path runs between Clevedon and Portishead to the north.
Crewkerne
Frome
Glastonbury
Langport
Minehead - traditional seaside fun - 'Gateway to Exmoor'
Flower filled resort with a wide promenade and big beach. The colourful seafront is filled with family attractions and amusements. Marvellous base for exploring the Exmoor countryside.
Nether Stowey
North Petherton
Porlock - named as the 'best large village in Somerset' in 2003
Portishead - coastal town on the Severn Estuary
Portishead has a long history as a fishing port. Portishead is now primarily a dormitory town for Bristol and its environs. See Town Council Portishead, Guide2portishead.
Shepton Mallet
Somerton
Street
Taunton
Watchet
Wedmore
Wellington
Wells - City of Wells
Weston-super-Mare - seaside resort
Perfect for families with all the fun of the Grand Pier, miles of clean sandy beaches, donkey rides,
amusements, great restaurants, night life, and of course, award-winning fish and chips. There are excellent parks to relax in, bandstand concerts throughout the summer.
Westonzoyland
Wincanton
Wookey Hole
Wiveliscombe
Yeovil - town and civil parish in south Somerset
Yeovil is a vibrant market town with a population of 40,000 situated at the Southern Boundary of Somerset, 130 miles from London, 40 miles south of Bristol and 30 miles from Taunton. See Town of Yeovil.
Bishops Hull, Bishops Lydeard, Brympton, Comeytrowe, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Martock, Meare, Norton
Radstock, South Petherton, Wellington.
Bath Spa, Bath - Spa with a 2000 year past
Bath's natural thermal waters again used for bathing and healing in a complex which combines restored historic buildings and a new day Spa.
Exmoor
England's highest sea cliffs, the most romantic coves, the thickest coastal forests, the loftiest headlands and a wonderfully diverse wildlife.
Cheddar Caves & Gorge
A major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below ground. Outstanding Natural
Beauty, where you'll find many rare species.The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are million
-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man is Britain's oldest complete skeleton.
If you'd like to try our RockSport Adventure Activities, organise a School or Group visit, or just enjoy a quiet cream tea, use the menu to find out what we have for you !
Classic gardens South Somerset
Tucked away in the narrow lanes of the tranquil South Somerset countryside are 10 wonderful gardens.
Here you can capture something of the essence of the Classic English Garden. Whether small or large, formal
or informal, each garden is among the best of its type and each illustrates the deep-rooted passion which the English have for their gardens.
Enjoy this diverse collection of classic gardens set in the beautiful English countryside.
Chew Valley - Chew Valley Internet Magazine
The valleys and hills of North East Somerset are a wildlife-spotters' paradise. And it's hardly surprising that
the tranquillity that attracts so much wildlife also offers a wonderfully peaceful setting for those wanting to get away from it all.
The Chew Valley is simply unbeatable for quiet country walks, bike rides, fishing, sailing, bird watching and
relaxing. For anyone interested in heritage, Stanton Drew with its 3 early Bronze Age stone circles, and the Norman Church of Compton Martin are both well worth visiting.
Many farms and small guest houses have sprung up in the Valley offering accommodation in an idyllic setting
Roman Baths, Bath - Best preserved Roman religious Spa from the ancient world
The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman
Temple, the Roman bath house and finds from Roman Bath. The Georgian Pump Room is on the ground level.
Wells Cathedral
Wells began as a holy place, taking its name from the sprong waht are now the Bishops' Palace Ground.
Wookey Hole Caves - Britain's most spectacular caves and home of the famous Witch
A cave tour matches breathtaking underground scenery, carved out by the mysterious River Axe, with a
delightful mix of fact, legend and folklore, including the story of the famous witch. Dramatic lighting effects
make it an even more exhilarating experience. Situated in the beautiful Somerset Mendip Hills.
News from Somerset - Western Gazettet
News from Portishead - Portisheadpeople.co.uk
Cuisine - Gastronomy - Somerset recipes
Somerset is the home of Cheddar Cheese, you can still see it being made today in Cheddar Gorge near the
Mendip Hills.
Somerset apple orchards grow in abundance producing a drink, which gives you a real taste of the West Country - cider!
You will only find Somerset 'Whortleberries' on the Quantock Hills and Exmoor (of 'Lorna Doone' fame), this is
a delicate and delicious berry used in local recipes to create a truly distinctive flavour of Somerset.
Somerset Food & Drinks
Somerset Farmers Markets
Take a trip to one of the Somerset Farmers' Markets where you can buy fresh, nutritious, good quality food direct from the person who actually produced it.
West Country Restaurants
Guide to eating out at quality restaurants and pubs.
History of Somerset
History_of_Somerset
Prehistory, Roman, Dark Ages, Saxon, Middle Ages, Early Modern, Late Modern.
hMuseum of South Somersetouthsomersetmuseums.org.uk/
Discover what rural life and times from the Roman occupation to the agricultural and industrial revolutions were really like.
Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society
The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society was founded in 1849 following discussions among
"several gentlemen of Taunton and its neighbourhood." It was one of several such organisations established
in the English shires during the 1840s, and reflected the early Victorian flowering of interest in county history and archaeology, as well as in the natural environment.
Camelot Village
In British legend, Camelot was the capital of the kingdom of King Arthur. Cadbury Castle in Somerset, an
isolated Iron Age hill fort, is the site most often identified with Camelot. Archaeological evidence confirms that
during the 6th century the fort was occupied by a powerful British warrior chieftain. However, local folklore
advances alternative sites at Camelford in Cornwall and Winchester in Hampshire as the original Camelot
A History of Bridgwater, J.C. Lawrence, ISBN 1-86077-363-X
Music, Art & Culture, Events in Somerset
English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS)
Somerset Arts
This is an arts information site for communities and arts workers in Somerset to promote and share their creativity with other residents and visitors.
Halsway Manor - England's National Centre for Traditional Music, Dance and Song
Culture_of_Somerset
Traditional folk music [ song and dance ] was important in Somerset's agrarian communities. Somerset songs
were collected by Cecil Sharp. Halsway Manor near Williton is an international centre for folk music.....
Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Carnival has a reputation as the largest and best illuminated procession in the world, with a
mesmerising display of colour, sound, movement and overall entertainment. The celebration dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta - held during August in Bristol
Teams from all over the UK and other parts of the world bring their hot air balloons to the site and participate in mass ascents where as many as 100 balloons may launch at a time.
Bruton Festival of Arts
Santa Land [ Wookey Hole Caves ] - the West's largest Christmas Grotto
Meet the elves and a host of other magical characters including real reindeer and the wonderful wordt of Santaland.
Somerset Events - what's on in Somerset
The events listed on this site are just a selection of the many Somerset events and festivals happening throughout the county all year round.
Web Portals / Search Engines / Directories
Southsomerset.gov.uk - South Somerset on the Web
Endless countryside and quaint villages to explore, delicious local produce to savour, historic houses and
classic gardens, bustling market towns and tranquil vistas...just waiting to be discovered. South Somerset is also perfect for those wishing to cycle, walk or go horse riding.
Tourism Somerset
Coast, Countryside, Exmoor, Towns & Villages, History & Heritage, Myths & Legends, Arts & Culture, Somerset on Screen, Waterlinks
Yahoo - Somerset Directories
Visit Southwest of England
Accommodation, Essential Travel Information, Destinations to Visit, Attractions, Events, Holiday Inspiration, Business Tourism etc.
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