Castles, Forts & Abbeys

Dunster Castle

Fortified home of the Luttrells for 600 years, remodelled 100 years ago. Fine 17thC staircase and plaster ceilings. Terrace garden of rare shrubs.

Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey – Somewhere for all seasons ! From snowdrops and daffodils in the Spring, to family trails and quizzes during the school holidays and Autumn colour on our hundreds of trees.

Ham Hill Country Park

390 acre, open access country park. Superb walks and panoramic views with iron age and roman earthworks.

Cleeve Abbey

An undiscovered jewel of Somerset, Cleeve, a haven of calm, contains the finest cloister buildings in England. Journey through time with interactive displays and a fun story bag for families.

Castle Neroche

A visit to the Forest of Neroche will offer you spectacular views over the vale of Taunton towards the Quantock Hills and Exmoor and a place to enjoy a stroll with the family.

Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions

Britain's most spectacular showcaves, with many activities and exhibitions, and home of the infamous Witch of Wookey

Dolebury Warren Hill Fort

Enjoy spectacular views across North Somerset and the Mendips from this 3000-year-old Iron Age hill fort.

South Cadbury Hill Fort

South Cadbury is a village and civil parish in the South Somerset area and is famous as the location of the hill fort of Cadbury Castle, thought by some to be King Arthur's Camelot.

Muchelney Abbey

Muchelney has many rewards for visitors, from the abbey foundations and exhibition of artefacts excavated at the abbey, to the 16th century abbots' house with its lovely intact rooms.

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Sir Thomas Hungerford acquired and fortified Farleigh manor in 1370. The two south towers, outer gatehouse, chapel and crypt are amongst the remains.

The distinctive hill of Brent Knoll stands 449ft above sea level, giving beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Originally an Iron Age Fort it was later taken by the Romans to make a fortified position.

Watchet Burh and Daws Castle

Daw's Castle, about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) west of Watchet, is a hill fort situated on a sea cliff about 80 metres (260 ft) above the sea.

Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Towering limestone cliffs, underground cathedrals beautifully lit, the secrets of your ancestors - experience this exciting world of nature, culture and adventure.