Somerset and the Local Area

Axbridge is ideal for exploring the Somerset countryside and nearby market towns. The coast is 10 miles away and both Bath and Bristol are within 30 miles.

Axbridge

The history of Axbridge stretches back to prehistoric times with evidence of people living in the caves of the Mendip…

Cheddar

Cheddar Village and Gorge Cheddar is located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Cheddar Gorge is the largest gorge in…

Weston-super-Mare

When it comes to traditional seaside holidays the string of resorts running all the way down the Somerset coast has…

Wells

Wells is England's smallest city. It takes its name from the three springs in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace.…

Bath

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath invites you to explore its unique mix of stunning architecture and rich heritage. It is a…

Brean Beach

The 7-mile stretch of sand and dunes that make up Brean beach is just over two miles from Weston-super-Mare.  It…

Glastonbury

Glastonbury is steeped in Christian and Pagan legends. The modern-day town is overshadowed by Glastonbury Tor, a dominant feature of…

Clevedon

Clevedon a Victorian seaside town Clevedon is a beautiful Victorian seaside resort overlooking the Severn Estuary, in North Somerset. Popular features…

Bristol

Bristol received its royal charter from Henry II in 1155. From the 13th to the 18th century, it was among…

Wedmore

Many Somerset towns and villages have connections with King Alfred and Wedmore’s is that it was left to his son…