Attractions

The Helicopter Museum is the largest dedicated Helicopter Collection in the World with over 100 helicopters on display in an all weather undercover hangar.
Exhibits include two of the Queen's Royal Flight helicopters, the current world speed record holder G-LYNX, a Vietnam Veteran Huey and a Russian Hind Gun Ship.

Bruton Museum is nestled on the High Street, housed in the Dovecote Building just behind the Community Office. Founded in
1989, it tells the story of Bruton’s colourful history and is an
essential destination whether you are a visitor to Bruton or live in
the town.

Discover the fascinating history of the flatner the origins of which date back to before the Viking invasion. The story is celebrated through photographs, full size displays and local fishing paraphernalia.
There is a collection of scale models on the upper deck, and activities for children to enjoy.

As a county rich in wildlife, Somerset unsurprisingly has a huge number of nature reserves. These are great places to visit. Most are open all year and many allow dogs. With such a diverse landscape, Somerset’s reserves encompass meadows, cliffs, hills, downs, woods, waterways and wetlands.
Somerset Wildlife Trust looks after 70 of the County’s reserves and they are listed on its website: www.somersetwildlife.org along with a range of events throughout year organised by the Trust.

A woodland garden and organic showpiece of international renown, Greencombe extends along a sheltered hillside below the tree-covered slopes of Exmoor and offers outstanding views over ancient fields onto Porlock Bay and the sea beyond

Watchet Market House Museum houses a fine collection of local artefacts, fossils and marine paintings. The town’s rich maritime history features in many of the exhibits.
With visitor numbers averaging 30,000 per season, this small Museum is a ‘not to miss’ attraction.

For a great family day out, visit us to discover one of the largest collections of working steam engines and pumps in England, at the home of Somerset’s first Steam Powered Pumping Station, established in 1830.

Our friendly, knowledgeable volunteers will make your day with us a great success.

The Gauge Museum can be found at Bishops Lydeard, one end of Britain’s longest independent heritage railway. The newly re-furbished Gauge Museum combines a wide collection of original objects from the railway’s past, with a range of interactive exhibits to help visitors experience and explore some of the fascinating history of our line.