SOMERSET (England)

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Somerset is a beautiful and vibrant county which is also the perfect destination for a relaxing break. The landscape and accessibility attracts both visitors and businesses.

The County of Somerset can be located in the South-West of England. Although Somerset is void of any cities, it does boast some beautiful market towns and villages. Taunton, the county town offers both beautiful countryside and excellent shopping and leisure facilities and is known to hold one of the largest cattle markets in the country.

The towns are interesting; the villages and hamlets, built mostly of local stone, are attractive; the many manor houses date from Tudor and Georgian times; many of the churches are of architectural merit and have the handsome towers for which Somerset is famous.

The small yet thriving market town of Glastonbury, famous for its annual pop festival - 'Glastonbury Festival' has a wide range of facilities and attractions including the remains of one of the greatest Abbeys in England, Glastonbury Abbey is set in 37 acres of beautiful parkland.

Places to see in Somerset:

BARRINGTON COURT GARDEN
beautiful garden laid out in a series of rooms. Barrington (south)

BATH
The many attractions of the elegant Georgian city of Bath

THE BISHOP'S PALACE
Moated Bishop's palace dating from 13c. Wells (mid)

CHALICE WELL
Chalice Cup said to be buried nearby. Glastonbury

CHEDDAR SHOWCAVES & GORGE
Cliff walk and illuminated caves. Cheddar

CHEDDAR CHEESE
Tour of cheese works. Cheddar

CLARKS VLLAGE
Discount village. Street (mid)

CLEEVE ABBEY
13c site with magnificent timber roof Nr Minehead (west)

CLEVEDON COURT (Avon)
14c manor house was once fortified. Clevedon (north)

CRICKET ST. THOMAS
Major wildlife and entertainment park. Nr. Chard (south)

COLERIDGE COTTAGE
Author's home. Nr Bridgwater (west)

COMBE SYDENHAM COUNTRY PARK
Alpine-like country park. Nr Minehead (NW)

DAWS CASTLE
Castle of the Saxon town of Watchet Nr Minehead (NW)

DUNSTER CASTLE
Fortified home of the Luttrel family for 600 years. near Minehead

DUNSTER WORKING WATERMILL
mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086. near Minehead

EAST LAMBROOK MANOR GARDEN
Grade I listed garden. Nr Yeovil

EAST SOMERSET RAILWAY
steam engines and steaming days Nr Shepton Mallet

The very unique 'Cheddar gorge', britains largest gorge, is steeped in fascinating historical and archeological facts such as the discovery of a 9000 year old skeleton, Britain's oldest complete skeleton. Minehead, Somerset's largest seaside resort is set on the edge of Exmoor National Park and is a perfect place to visit for traditional seaside family fun.