Share our Secrets

Couple sitting on bench looking at view over MendipBlackdown

"The panoramic views from Mendip Blackdown are wonderful" - Andy Elson (Hot Air Balloonist)

Somerset by those who know best!

Home to many famous places like Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury Tor and Exmoor National Park, Somerset also boasts many wonderful lesser-known spots too.

These are known as our Somerset Secrets, which you can discover in our free guide below. It features great tips on places to visit from local residents and celebrities like cricketer Marcus Trescothick and Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud.

Writer, travel expert and publisher Alastair Sawday provides an overview to the guide and picks his 5 top Somerset Secrets.

Download the guide in full or by section...

Front cover of the Somerset Secrets guide

The Full Guide

Intro with Alastair Sawday...

An Exmoor Pony on Porlock Hill

The Great Outdoors

Some of our finest secrets...

Historic statue in Wells

Step Back in Time

Historic places and attractions...

Lady looking at pots in shop

Retail Therapy

Suggestions for shopping...

Couple buying Cider in shop

Raise a Glass

Discover Somerset's Ciders...

Delicious Cider and Cheddar Cheese

Foodie Heaven

Great local produce on offer...