Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Somerset
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Somerset are listed below.
Haynes International Motor Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Sparkford, Somerset
Exhibits include Schumacher´s F1 Ferrari, a Jaguar XJ220 supercar, a Dodge Viper and a large collection of American cars... more
Wells Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset
It is one of the most impressive of the English cathedrals and has survived eight centuries with all its associated buildings still around it - the... more
Fleet Air Arm Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset
There are four display halls that portray the development of Naval aviation from World War I to the Gulf War. Inside the Museum you can go... more
Montacute House (Garden)
Montacute, Yeovil, Somerset
Most memorable is the formal sunken lawn beside the house, fringed with borders of rich pinks and purples and backed by balustraded, pinnacled walls and fine... more
West Somerset Railway (Attraction / Activity)
The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset
Just sit back in your seat and watch the steam and the countryside drift past the window. The West Somerset Railway seeks to recreate the atmosphere... more
The Bishop´s Palace and Gardens (Historic House)
Wells, Somerset
Behind the 13th century building lies 14 acres of gardens, springs and an arboretum, with plenty of space to really relax. A delicious range of home... more
Wookey Hole Caves (Attraction / Activity)
Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset
The 19th Century Paper Mill houses a variety of fascinating attractions including the Victorian Penny Arcade, Magical Mirror Maze, Hall of Crazy Mirrors, New Cave Museum,... more
SeaQuarium (Attraction / Activity)
Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Walk under the waves, see Sharks, Rays, Seahorses, Lionfish and many, many more creatures close up! Children can take part in the Discovery Trail Quiz and... more
Enmore Park Golf Club (Golf Course)
Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset
It provides a challenging and pleasurable test of skill. To add charm to the beautiful panorama, a delightful brook with three accompanying ponds is in play... more
Dunster Castle (Garden)
Dunster, Minehead, Somerset
The season begins with thousands of Snowdrops and Daffodils followed by Forsythias. There is a National Collection of Arbutus along with a 150 year old lemon... more
The Spa at Charlton House (Spa)
Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Somerset
Our spa and beauty treatments have been hand picked to ensure only the very best products are used. Our Elemis Spa Therapy menu has something for... more
Cothay Manor (Garden)
Greenham, Wellington, Somerset
The gardens were laid out in the 1920s and have since been re-designed and replanted within the original structure. There are many garden rooms, each a... more
Lytes Cary Manor (Garden)
Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset
There are also lawns, hedges of Yew and Hornbeam and a little Topiary. The large orchard containing Medlars and Quinces has a central sundial, naturalised bulbs... more
Prior Park Landscape (Garden)
Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset
Some of the interesting features are a Palladian bridge, three lakes and the recently restored summerhouse. A garden for all seasons and an ideal picnic location... more
The Garden Spa (Spa)
The Bath Priory Hotel, Weston Road, Bath, Somerset
The perfect place to relax and rejuvenate... more
Cedar Falls Health Farm (Spa)
Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset
The locally sourced food is also a draw, healthy but wholesome, so that you leave feeling nurtured rather than deprived... more
Holbrook House hotel (Spa)
Castle Cary Road, Wincanton, Somerset
Let the soothing touch of highly skilled therapists help you enter a deep state of relaxation. Combined with the elegance of the décor, comfortable sofas, log... more
The Walled Gardens of Cannington (Garden)
Church Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset
The Gardens have classic and contemporary features such as the ‘hot’ herbaceous border, the blue garden, a sub-tropical walk and a Victorian style fernery. There is... more
The Lloyd Gill Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Lee House, 13 Beaconsfield Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
The gallery is situated in the picturesque Town of Weston-Super-Mare in the South West of England. The Lloyd Gill Gallery serves as a stage to Local,... more
Burnham & Berrow Golf Club (Golf Course)
St Christopher’s Way, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
The greens are like lightening and always in superb condition all the year round. The natural dunes and testing par-threes make Burnham one of the leading... more
Tyntesfield (Garden)
Wraxall, Somerset
The garden is Grade II* listed and is one of the top 500 parks and gardens in England. Divided into three ballustraded terraces and separated from... more
Cheddar Caves & Gorge (Attraction / Activity)
Cheddar, Somerset
Today it's a famous tourist beauty spot, a premier site of British prehistory, a national Nature Reserve and an international centre for caving and rock climbing... more
Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Lower Henlade, Taunton, Somerset
Then, on a completely separate level, you will find a fitness suite and two beautifully appointed treatment rooms... more
Hestercombe Gardens (Attraction / Activity)
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset
The Landscape garden was created in the 1750s. These Georgian pleasure grounds comprise forty acres of lakes, temples and delightful woodland walks... more
Lytes Cary Manor (Historic House)
Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset
It is furnished in period style and houses a display of 17th century Flemish tapestries. Adjacent to the house is a 14th century chapel and an... more
The Helicopter Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
The Helicopter Museum not only conserves full size helicopters but also has an extensive collection of all associated literature, manuals, memorabilia and artefacts. Group/school visits welcome... more
Barrington Court (Garden)
Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset
There is also a `cool´ room of white-flowering and grey-leaved plants. A substantial pergola supports Wisteria, Clematis and Honeysuckles... more
Hestercombe Gardens (Garden)
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset
The Landscape garden was created in the 1750s. These Georgian pleasure grounds comprise forty acres of lakes, temples and delightful woodland walks... more
Exmoor National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset
There’s something for everyone – for amblers and ramblers, cyclists, horseriders, nature nuts and solitude seekers. Stunning landscapes, wilderness and tranquillity, rare in southern England, and... more
East Somerset Railway (Attraction / Activity)
Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Slow the pace of life with a trip at the East Somerset Railway. Nostalgia comes to mind, with thoughts of “yester-year”, guards with flags and whistles,... more
Buff Urban Day Spa (Spa)
22/24 Station Road, Taunton, Somerset
Our beauty therapies and styling will bring out your best. Each experience has you at its centre... more
Glastonbury Abbey (Attraction / Activity)
Abbey Gatehouse, Magdelene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset
They tell of Glastonbury’s reputation as the richest monastery in England and reveal its fascinating connection with the legendary King Arthur. Visit the latest exhibition in... more
Dunster Castle (Historic House)
Dunster, Minehead, Somerset
During the civil war soldiers were garrisoned in the Leather Gallery. Contents include family pictures, mahogany furniture and an important series of leather hangings depicting the... more
Milton Lodge (Garden)
Old Bristol Road, Wells, Somerset
These beautifully managed gardens have an air of peace, calm and tranquillity... more
Montacute House (Historic House)
Montacute, Yeovil, Somerset
Also tapestries, hangings and an exhibition of 17th century samplers from the Goodhart Collection. The formal garden with its mixed borders and old roses is surrounded... more
Cowshed Spa (Spa)
Babington House, Babington, Frome, Somerset
Grumpy Cow Morning Body Wash) are well loved and sold all over the country. The spa itself is hole to swimming pools, steam, sauna and aroma... more
Tintinhull Garden (Garden)
Farm Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Somerset
The long vista down from the house is famous, as is the pool and cedar court with its ancient Yew tree. There is a white garden,... more
Greencombe Gardens (Garden)
Porlock, Somerset
5 acres on the edge of ancient woodland. The light comes from the north, with a sweep of sky down to the Bristol Channel... more
The Bishop's Palace & Gardens (Garden)
Wells, Somerset
Restaurant, shop, guided tours, children's trails, and events programme are also available - please call for details... more
Thermae Bath Spa (Spa)
The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath Street, Bath, Somerset
At Thermae Bath Spa, you can choose from a wide range of spa, health and beauty treatments. These feature thermal treatments such as Watsu and Vichy... more