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Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, Somerset

Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, Somerset

The great estate of Ashton Court bristles with history. The heart of the estate is a magnificent mansion with a long elegant.....

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Barrington Court, Somerset

Barrington Court, Somerset

Barrington Court is an attractive 16th-century house built in the engaging "E" shaped style of the period in mellow Ham Hill.....

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Bath Abbey, Somerset

Bath Abbey, Somerset

Bath Abbey is a beautiful building. The building is sited on the remains of a Norman Cathedral which itself replaced an 8th.....

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Bath Assembly Rooms, Somerset

Bath Assembly Rooms, Somerset

Bath's magnificent 18th century Assembly Rooms were opened in 1771. Known as the New or Upper Rooms they were designed by John.....

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Bath Botanical Gardens, Somerset

Bath Botanical Gardens, Somerset

One of the most delightful features of the Royal Victoria Park, the Botanical Gardens were formed in 1887 and within their 9 and.....

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Bath Museum of Costume, Somerset

Bath museum of costume is a great experience, especially for anyone interested in either history or fashion. The collection.....

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Bath Pump Rooms, Somerset

Bath Pump Rooms, Somerset

Bath is an important Spa and cultural centre, one of its most famous buildings is the elegant Pump Room of the baths built.....

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Beckford's Tower & Museum, Somerset

Beckford's Tower & Museum, Somerset

Designed by Henry Edmund Goodridge in 1825 for William Beckford, one of the nation's most accomplished and interesting characters.....

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Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset

Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset

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

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Bristol Cathedral, Somerset

Bristol Cathedral, Somerset

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

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Buildings of Bath Museum, Somerset

Buildings of Bath Museum, Somerset

"The Best Treat in Bath" - The Daily Telegraph Discover how the City of Bath was transformed from a small provincial spa town.....

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Cabot Tower, Bristol, Somerset

Cabot Tower, Bristol, Somerset

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

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Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Somerset

Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Somerset

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

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Clevedon Court, Somerset

Clevedon Court, Somerset

The beautiful manor house known as Cleveden Court was built in the 14th century. It retains many original features including an.....

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Clifton Suspension Bridge, Somerset

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Somerset

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

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Coleridge Cottage, Somerset

Coleridge Cottage, Somerset

Home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge...

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Dunster Castle & Garden, Somerset

Dunster Castle & Garden, Somerset

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

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Dunster Watermill, Somerset

Fully restored 18th century working watermill...

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Exmoor National Park, Somerset

Exmoor National Park, Somerset

A castle perched high above the sea dominates the north-eastern corner of Exmoor. For hundreds of years Dunster Castle has stood.....

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Farleigh Hungerford Castle, Somerset

Farleigh Hungerford Castle, Somerset

In 1383, the then Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Thomas Hungerford had to be pardoned for building Farleigh Hungerford.....

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