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Think of Somerset and what comes to mind - stunning views across open countryside, sandy beaches, superb strawberries, Cheddar cheese and cider? World-wide, our county is famous for its Glastonbury Festival, illuminated carnivals, Mulberry handbags and Arthurian Legends. There is more! Much more.

Retail Adventures From fantastic retail therapy to Medieval & Tudor indulgence's Somerset has it all with famous brands and famous names in History with some... Read more

Secret Somerset Somerset is the home of the longest heritage railway in the UK and home to some of finest medieval castles and villages all waiting for you to expe... Read More

Family Experiences There is so much to see and do across Somerset & Exmoor for families. From two of the most iconic caves networks in the UK; Cheddar & Wooke... Read more

Things To Do

So many places to visit, so little time!

In a County of wide open spaces, steeped in culture and history, there are just so many things to do in Somerset you will find yourself spoilt for choice.

Whether you have a specific purpose in mind, such as fishing or climbing, or whether you submit to serendipity, there is something for everyone.

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Spotlight on Things to See and Do

World of Bears Are renowned for being the biggest teddy bear store's ever visited.... Read more

Crafty Cats Our first Crafty Cats session of the summer holidays is on Tuesday 30th July. ... Read more

Murder on the Pier - Something Borrowed, Someone Blue Your evening will begin with pre-dinner drinks where you will have the opportunity to mingle with th... Read more

The Bristol Hippodrome The Bristol Hippodrome is one of the country's top, family-friendly provincial theatres.... Read more

history, coleridge Coleridge Cottage Romantic Women Tours Samuel Taylor Coleridge - behind this great man were some great women whose stories are rarely told.... Read more

Montacute House, National Trust Montacute House is a masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design... Read more

history, coleridge Coleridge Cottage Romantic Women Tours Samuel Taylor Coleridge - behind this great man were some great women whose stories are rarely told.... Read more

The Garden at Dunster Castle, National Trust The result of 100s of years of planning, building and restoration a walk around the gardens.... Read more

New Year's Eve Ball - Roaring 20's Enter an era of hedonistic parties and bootleg liquor, flapper girls and gangsters, the Charleston a... Read more

The Jane Austen Centre The Jane Austen Centre is in the heart of the Georgian city of Bath.... Read more

Dunster Castle, National Trust Dramatically sited on a wooded hill and the fortified home of the Luttrells for 600 years.... Read more

Wild Wookey Wild Wookey is the best and most innovative adventure caving experience in the country.... Read more

Tiffanys Restaurant Complete a memorable trip to the seaside and enjoy the spectacular views from Tiffany's.... Read more

Weston Hospicecare's Fireworks at Sea - November Our spectacular and largest Fireworks at Sea event will be returning in November, and this year we w... Read more

This Month's Special Offers

Special Offers with Visit Somerset

With deals at Somerset's many wonderful attractions, hotels, bed and breakfast and self catering providers, you may be able to do even more than you thought during your visit!

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Food, Drink & More

Things To Do

Somerset’s food and drink industry offers an abundance of produce available at local farm shops and delis. Find out where to shop for Somerset food and drink & more.

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Spotlight on Food & Drink

The Beachcomber, Brean The Beachcomber is a fantastic pub, restaurant and free entertainment venue in Brean. ... Read more

Warren Farm Shop Fully stocked shop with everything you need.... Read more

Column Room Restaurant at Hestercombe Gardens Overlooking the Blackdown Hills, The Column Room Restaurant at Hestercombe.... Read more

Dining at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House Nestled in the rolling North Somerset countryside.... Read more

Tiffanys Restaurant Complete a memorable trip to the seaside and enjoy the spectacular views from Tiffany's.... Read more

The Royal Hotel Weston - Feathers Bar and Wine Bar Our Feathers Bar has been elegantly designed and refurbished with comfort in mind.... Read more

Places To Stay

Accommodation In Somerset

Home to acres of stunning orchards and rich pastures perfect for grazing, it’s no wonder Somerset is home to fantastic artisanal produce. Local farm shops and delis are brimming with regional, sumptuous fare - including world-famous brands that started here in Somerset.

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Spotlight on Places to Stay in Somerset

The Royal Hotel Bath Designed by Brunel, visited by Queen Victoria, now lovingly restored and refurbished. ... Read more

The Castle at Taunton The Castle Hotel Taunton, Somerset, historic, central with a touch of luxury.... Read more

Warren Farm, Camping & Glamping Warren Farm, glamping, camping and yurts in Somerset wtith spectacular views across Somerset.... Read more

Holiday Resort Unity Brean Holiday Resort Unity is one of the most popular family holiday destinations in the South-West. ... Read more

Classic Cottages Classic Cottages have been holiday cottage specialists for the South west since 1977... Read more

Sykes Holiday Cottages Our selection of stylish, self-catering Somerset cottages offer something for everyone... Read more

Wookey Hole Hotel Come and stay at The West Country’s newest hotel. Great value family breaks all year round.
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The Royal Hotel Weston The Royal Hotel is a charismatic and elegant Georgian Building, is ideally located on the Seafront. ... Read more

Montacute Country Tearooms B&B Comfortable en-suite accommodation in a listed Georgian property... Read more

Cheddar Petruth Paddocks Cheddar Petruth Paddocks is a place where anyone can rock up and feel immediately at home. ... Read more

Wookey Hole Mendip View Luxury Lodges Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, the new Wookey Hole experience... Read more

Sandy Glade Holiday Park Sandy Glade Holiday Park in Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset boasts plenty of facilities & open.... Read more

Festivals & Events

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As a sociable county, if there is an excuse Somerset will celebrate, be it the failed gunpowder plot, a bumper apple harvest, a stack of sheep hurdles or a flying a kite. Somerset’s festivals include the world famous Glastonbury (originally Pilton Pop), Frome Festival which lasts ten days and Queen Caturn’s Night in Watchet which is over in a few hours....

Festivals & Events

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