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Country Line

Wellington - Taunton - Bridgwater

The Country Line embodies everything that makes Somerset such a varied and idyllic place to explore.

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Discover ancient sites, glorious gardens and parks and take advantage of the obligatory cricket and cider stops. This line gives you the taste of Somerset in just 23 miles.

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Ashbrittle Yew

Meet one of the oldest living things in Britain; a 3000 year-old yew tree that was mature when Stonehenge was in use.

Yew trees have a reputation for immortality because of their ability to heal themselves and are often found in graveyards.

Barford Park

Ring ahead to request a visit to this 300 year-old house and landscaped park complete with woodlands, water gardens and fishponds.

The nearby Church of St Michael is nearly 600 years old, but the site dates back much further.

Castle Neroche Norman Castle

Explore the history of Neroche and woodlands of the Blackdown Hills. From 2000-year-old settlements to a motte and bailey castle.

The name Neroche is thought to be derived from the Old nglish nierra and rechich or rachich, meaning the 'place where hunting dogs were kept'.

Cothay Manor

Be guided through the medieval manor containing 500-year old wall paintings, oak panelling and other treasures.

Linger over a cream tea in the 12-acre garden paradise.

Fyne Court

Step into a magical nature reserve and discover a wide variety of habitats which serve as the backdrop for the partly demolished home of the Crosse family.

In the early 1800s gentleman scientist Andrew Crosse lived at the house and performed experiments into electricity.

Hestercombe Gardens

Stretch your legs in over 40 acres of woodland walks in the landscaped grounds of Hestercombe House.

See over 250 years of gardening design complete with temples, terraces, pagodas, lakes and cascades.

Museum of Somerset

From Roman mosaics, prehistoric skeletons and dinosaurs to gold hoards and art, Somerset's museum has it all.

Journey through time in Taunton's 900-year-old castle that re-opens late 2010.

Sheppy's Cider and Rural Life Museum

Get a taste of Somerset's most famous export, cider, at this working farm and orchard. Discover how cider is made and learn more about rural crafts.

Don't miss an ancient solid oak screw used for pressing apples once built into the structure of a gloomy Somerset cider house.

Somerset Cricket Museum

Somerset and cricket go hand in hand. Explore the fascinating history of the sport and its players housed in one of Taunton's oldest buildings.

Don't miss the bat used by Somerset County Cricket Club alumnus Sir Ian Botham during the 1981 Ashes.

Somerset Military Museum

Relive the personal stories of the soldiers who fought in Somerset's regiments in conflicts across the world.

Located in Taunton Castle, the museum re-opens in late 2010.

Somerset Record Office

Discover your own Somerset roots or research the written records of Somerset's people, communities and buildings.

Did you know that Somerset has the longest continuously known history of official county record keeping in England.

Wellington Monument

Visit the monument to the 'Iron' Duke of Wellington and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Blackdown Hills. Site currently under repair.

Wellington Museum

Explore this small museum's displays on local cinema, industries and residents all housed within a 300-year-old listed building.

Don't miss the beautifully crafted Armada money chest with an intricate lock mechanism that was used to hold money and documents.

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