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Somerset is the ideal location for a holiday to remember. With over 200 attractions you will never be left wondering how to spend your time with us - and many of our attractions offer incentives to coach drivers.

Group Accommodation

The following is a list of inspected serviced accommodation with 20 or more bedrooms. All establishments are listed from the highest number of rooms to the lowest.

Accommodation

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Attractions

Somerset is ideal for group visits, not only is the county so accessible, there are so many great attractions to choose from as well! Many of these attractions offer driver incentives for coach drivers and for the smaller special ...

Events

The events listed on this site are just a selection of the many events and festivals happening throughout the county all year round.

Conference Venues

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Suggested Itineraries

Use the links to the left for some suggested 'off the peg' tours or itineraries - this is just a small list to whet your appetite, contact our Information Centres for more ideas and suggestions.

History & Heritage: Wells and Glastonbury Approx. 20 miles, 4-6 hours A one day trip taking in just some of Somerset's fascinating history.
My Itinerary: Visit our My Itinerary page.
Craft & Traditions: Cider Farm and Willow & Wetlands (Total miles: approx 30 Time: 3-5 hours) Leave Taunton via the A38 towards Wellington. After following the A38 for approx 4 miles turn left into Sheppy's Cider Farm. Sheppy's Cider Ample free coach parking.
Shopping: T wo suggested day trips for the 'shopaholics' among us! Choose from Clarks Village & Wells or alternatively The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen and Muchelney Pottery.
Food & Drink: Somerset Food and Drink Somerset is famous for its connections with apples, cheddar cheese, cream teas and it is fast becoming known as a centre of excellence.
Houses & Gardens: Houses and Gardens DAY ONE Morning Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine,Taunton,TA2 8LQ tel 01823 413923, fax 01823 413747 www.hestercombegardens.com 40 acres of walks, woodlands, cascades and temples, created by Coplestone Warren Bampfylde in 1750s and now being lovingly restored.
Rivers & Rambles: Hestercombe Gardens & Bridgwater & Taunton Canal (Total miles:approx 18 Time 3-5 hours) Leave Taunton via Station Road.
Planes, Horses & Automobiles: DAY ONE Morning Fleet Air Arm Museum , Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT tel 01935 840565 fax 01935 842630 email: enquiries@fleetairarm.com website: www.fleetairarm.

Coach Parking

Location Spaces Notes Bridgwater Coach Park, Rope Walk 2 Pay on Arrival Bridgwater Mount Street East (near Sedgemoor Splash) 3 Pay on Arrival Burnham-on-Sea Pier Street 7 Free Parking for Coaches Castle Cary Millbrook Car Park 4 Chard Crowshute ...

Tea & Meal Stops

The following is a list of some of the establishments inSomerset who have facilities for tea stops and/or meal stops for groups - they are listed alphabetically by town/nearest town.

Accessible Somerset

These pages give some general information for disabled people, including where to find accessible toilets and accommodation providers inspected under the National Accessibility Scheme (NAS).

Accessible Accommodation: The National Accessible Scheme for self-catering, parks and serviced accommodation includes standards for hearing and visually impaired guests in addition to standards for guests with mobility impairment.
Accessible Toilets: A303 Roundabout Cartgate Picnic Area Axbridge Moorland Street Berrow Beach Car park access road Bishops Lydeard Mount Street / West Somerset Railway Station Car Park (seasonal) Blue Anchor Sea Front Brean Weston turning, Berror Road Bridgwater Watson's Lane / ...
Useful Links & Contacts: RNID RNIB Disability Rights Commission Accessible South West Signposts Located within Care Direct, Somerset, signposts can provide general information on health, disability and community care issues. The team has access to DissBASE - the national disability information database.

Diary Planner

Key Diary Dates, Events and Tide Times Public Holidays Follow the left hand link to find out more about Bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the years 2007-2009 (source:DTI).

Public Holidays: Bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the years 2007-2009 ( source: DTI ) The expected dates of bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the years 2007-2009 inclusive are listed below.

Copy & Editorial

This section contains free copy and editorial that can be copied and re-used within your own publications and websites. Click on the links below to view the editorial.

General - 50 Words: Welcome to Somerset Countryside, Culture, Coast... Somerset is alive with history and legend! Glastonbury Tor gave refuge to the ancient Britons and at Glastonbury Abbey, the monks claimed to unearth the bones of King Arthur.
General - 130 Words: Somerset Countryside, Culture, Coast... Somerset is alive with history and legend! The Mendip Hills are just a short journey from Bristol and Bath and are an intriguing mixture of hills, historic towns and ancient sites.
General - 800 Words: Welcome to Somerset The Jewel of the South West A very warm welcome to this beautiful county of contrast! In Somerset you will find a wonderful mixture of countryside and coast - long sandy beaches and coastal resorts such ...
Food & Drink: Somerset Food & Drink Somerset, literally translated means 'Land of the Summer People' and it is a county which has been famous for centuries for its fruits of the land.
Youth Market: The Jewel of the South West Somerset - just a few hours from London, easily accessible by train or by road, this is the heart of the West Country.
History & Heritage - 110 words: Somerset - The jewel of the South West www.visitsomerset.co.uk Alive with History ! Somerset, home to wells - England's smallest city with its magnificent cathedral.
History and Heritage: Somerset's History and Heritage Ancient Buildings, Myths and Legends The county of Somerset has a wealth of ancient buildings - some beautifully restored while others are interesting ruins waiting to be explored.
School Visits: Somerset - the heart of the West Country Land of cheddar cheese and apples - a real taste of the West Country! Wells, Glastonbury, Exmoor, over 40 miles of coast - Somerset is the ideal destination for groups.
Outdoor Activities: SOMERSET'S GREAT OUTDOORS Walking, Cycling, Bird watching, Caving, Climbing, Fishing, Golfing, Horse riding, Watersports, Multi-activity centres ........... Somerset is the perfect haven for the outdoor enthusiast with a wonderful mixture of varied landscapes just waiting to be explored.
Carnivals: Somerset's Mardi Gras! Between the end of September and mid November, the streets of many Somerset towns and villages are an exciting blaze of colour as the Somerset Illuminated Carnivals take place.
Events 2007: The Jewel of the South West Somerset is just two hours from London and full of West Country charm.

Tourism Telegram

Click the links below to view previous editions of the Somerset Tourism Telegram.

Information Centres

Enhance your stay in Somerset by visiting one of our Tourist Information Centres, their dedicated staff can help with accommodation enquiries, discount tickets to attractions, event and theatre bookings, places to see and things to do, plus much more.

Accessibility Statement

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Data Protection Policy

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Trade Site

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