Days Out

Give the car a rest for a day !

Here are seven fun days out, designed to help you relax and enjoy Somerset without the car. For those people who travelled to Somerset by public transport, you may want to try some of these as well!

Click on any of the pdf's below (NB: there are links within the pdfs to give you more information) - or if you would like to be sent copies of these, contact the Somerset Visitor Centre - tel: 01934 750833 / email: somersetvisitorcentre@somerset.gov.uk

NB: Although the information on these tours was correct at the time of production (Sept 2008), it is recommended that you check the public transport information by contacting Traveline - tel: 0871 2002233 / www.traveline.info or alternatively www.transport-direct.co.uk. Contact attractions or Tourist Information Centres to check opening times and admission charges.

Willows, a walk and a Mump
(From Taunton to the Willows and Wetland Centre, exploring lovely villages and a walk up Burrow Mump, with some stunning panoramic views across the Somerset Levels and Moors)

Time Travel
(Step back in time and explore the history & heritage of Frome, Bruton and Castle Cary, cobbled streets, ancient churches, exclusive shops and some unusual architecture)

Seaside Fun
(Enjoy the traditional family resorts of Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea - donkey rides, rock-pooling, family attractions and fish & chips!)

Scrumptious Somerset
(Take a bus from Taunton to Langport and then cycle the Somerset Levels and Moors, visiting an abbey, a pottery and sampling cider and smoked eels along the way !)

A day out in Dunster
(Take a short bus ride from Minehead to the medieval village of Dunster. Take a walk to the iron age settlement of Bats Castle or get some sea air and walk back along the beach !)

Myths, magic and movies
(exploring the film locations and legends of Glastonbury & Wells)

Countryside, history and coast
(Starting from Taunton, amble through the Somerset countryside by steam on the West Somerset Railway, visiting Washford, Watchet and Minehead)