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Cheddar

Cheddar (132 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)

Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground...

The Ring o Bells Pub, Wookey, Somerset

Wookey (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE)

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Wookey Hole

Wookey Hole (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)

It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers...

Wells Cathedral, Somerset

Wells (139 Pictures)

in the county of Somerset (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)

Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities...

Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset

Glastonbury (103 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SE)

This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe. None-the-less, this still remains very much a.....

Bridgwater

Bridgwater (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction SW)

Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King...

A sign post in the village of Holford on the edge of the Quantock hills in somerset

Holford (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction SW)

Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast...

Langport in Somerset. All Saints church on the hill overlooking the town

Langport (7 Pictures)

in the county of Somerset (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction S)

This old town cradled at the heart of the Somerset Levels, sits bounded by the soft rolling Somerset countryside...

Bristol. View from Park Street

Bristol (311 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Somerset (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction NE)

Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame..

Cardiff Service of Remembrance

Cardiff (154 Pictures)

in the county of Glamorgan (18.9 miles, 30.3 km, direction NW)

Cardiff, vibrant capital city of Wales is located on the banks of the beautiful, meandering River Taff. It is an ancient city with an amazing history and strong maritime connections...

Severn beach

Severn Beach (10 Pictures)

in the county of Gloucestershire (20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction NE)

From this pleasant spot it is possible to get the most marvellous views of the two impressive bridges spanning the River Severn...

Recommended attractions near Compton Bishop

A picture of Cheddar Caves and Gorge

Cheddar Caves and Gorge (84 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E)

The mile or so of pale-grey limestone cliffs rising above the winding road through Cheddar is awesome in its untamed beauty, it.....

Sunset, Birnbeck Pier,Weston-Super-Mare

Birnbeck Pier (1 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)

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Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole village, Somerset.

Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill (10 Pictures)

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)

These dazzling show caves offer a glittering experience in floodlit chambers deep underground. This is the spiritual home of the.....

Reflection of the Gatehouse in the moat. The Bishops Palace, Wells.

Bishop's Palace, Wells (3 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SE)

The Bishop's Palace in the enchanting tiny cathedral city of Wells where there is a predominance of beautiful buildings, is.....

Wells Cathedral in Wells, Somerset

Wells Cathedral (99 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)

Wells Cathedral is the most perfect example of an ecclesiastical city from the days when the order of life was God, King and.....

Glastonbury Abbey, Fall 2006

Glastonbury Abbey (95 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction SE)

This is believed to be the site of the oldest Christian Church in the world, for centuries it has been the focus of Christian.....

Chalice Well Entrance

The Chalice Well Gardens (11 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SE)

There are many associations with Chalice Well covering countless centuries; it is a timeless and sacred place, full of legend,.....

Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury, Somerset

Glastonbury Tor (37 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE)

Swirling mists rise over the Somerset Levels, where approaching the town of Glastonbury, suddenly above the mist you catch a.....

View of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Clifton, Bristol, Somerset. Summer 2004

Clifton Suspension Bridge (44 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NE)

Bristol's graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It spans the Avon Gorge some 245ft above.....

Bristol - Cabot Tower

Cabot Tower, Bristol (8 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NE)

One of two towers dominating the Bristol skyline, and not far from Brunel's Suspension Bridge, Cabot tower stands 100ft high.....

The At-Bristol planetarium. Bristol

At-Bristol (1 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE)

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Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral (11 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction NE)

The great, stirring building of Bristol Cathedral was initially given cathedral status by Henry VIII, at this time it was a.....

Quantock Hills

Quantock Hills (216 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction SW)

This beautiful range of hills is a part of England where stags and deer can still be seen roaming freely. In many ways the.....

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (9 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction NW)

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The beach at Barry Island, South Wales, seen in 2001.

Barry Island Pleasure Park (7 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NW)

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Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (36 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NW)

Resting two miles up the River Taff from the Severn estuary, the majestic sight of Cardiff Castle gives little hint of its.....

Halsway Manor Children's Festival

Halsway Manor (4 Pictures)

(19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction SW)

Halsway Manor is unique residential Folk Centre set on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills in West Somerset. Set in.....

Lytes Cary Manor, June 2009

Lytes Cary Manor (42 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction SE)

Intimate manor house with Arts & Crafts-style garden. Tudor great hall and 14th-century chapel, this was home to medieval.....

Nunney Castle, Somerset

Nunney Castle (8 Pictures)

(21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction E)

A tradition exists that Nunney Castle's sole pig was subject to daily torture when the castle came under siege in 1645 during the.....

Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset

Fleet Air Arm Museum (3 Pictures)

(21.7 miles, 34.8 km, direction SE)

The Fleet Air Arm Museum houses Europe's largest Naval aviation collection. Go on-board Concorde and be transported by a.....


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