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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Somerset, England.

About the county of Somerset

The County of Somerset can be located in the South-West of England. Somerset boasts 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 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. 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. Somerset is also home to the smallest city in England - Wells, which has one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Somerset

Burnham -on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea (32 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Somerset

This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children...

Hamlet

Nimmer (1 Pictures)

in the county of Somerset

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A packhorse bridge in the village of Winsford on Exmoor National Park, Somerset.

Winsford (3 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book..

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Somerset

Dunster - Village & Castle (1) - June 2003

Dunster Castle & Garden (46 Pictures)

The high walls of Dunster Castle look down over the quaint village of Dunster from its imperious setting atop of a classically.....

Drain

Somerset Levels & Moors (6 Pictures)

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Stembridge Tower Mill

Stembridge Tower Mill (1 Pictures)

The last remaining thatched windmill in England, dating from 1822 and in use until 1910...

Taunton Castle, Taunton, Somerset

Taunton Castle (1 Pictures)

The turbulent past of historic Taunton Castle, is masked by its transformation into a luxurious comfortable hotel with an award.....

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