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Weston-super-Mare Pier: The Front of the Grand Pier is now back open! Despite the devastating fire on Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier, part of the pier has already re-opened to visitors.

About Somerset

A County of Contrasts Long sweeping beaches and coastal resorts at Minehead , Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare or Clevedon are perfect for family holidays made from sand, sea and surf.

Destination Videos: Burnham-on-Sea Cheddar and Axbridge Clevedon Dunster Glastonbury Minehead Montacute Taunton Wells Weston-super-Mare Other videos of Somerset Tour of Britain ...
Somerset Coast: The Somerset coastline has something for everyone, busy seaside resorts, picturesque towns and harbours, marinas and stunning coastline.
Countryside: Come and explore the timeless beauty of rural Somerset - rolling hills, sweeping moorlands, ancient woodlands, specially protected landscapes and wildlife reserves ( RSPB , English Nature & Somerset Wildlife Trust ).
Exmoor National Park: Visit our Exmoor National Park page.
Towns & Villages: Axbridge Bishops Lydeard Bruton Bridgwater Burnham-on-Sea Cannington Castle Cary Chard Cheddar Clevedon Crewkerne Dulverton Dunster Exford Frome Glastonbury Highbridge Langport Minehead Montacute Nether Stowey North Petherton Porlock Porlock Weir Portishead Shepton Mallet Somerton Street Taunton Watchet Wedmore Wellington Wells ...
Somerset History & Heritage: Somerset is a county alive with history, from Wells, the smallest city in England with a magnificent Cathedral to dozens of historic towns and villages - each with a special story to tell.
Somerset Myths & Legends: You would expect such a historic county to have many stories to tell - and indeed it does! One of the most famous landmarks in England, Glastonbury Tor is home to many such tales, said to be a mysterious ...
Arts & Culture in Somerset: Come and visit some of Somerset's craft and traditional arts centres. These include our many cider makers such as Sheppy's where traditional Somerset Cider has been made by the Sheppy family for generations.
Somerset on Screen: With so much history, heritage and stunning scenery, it's hardly surprising that Somerset is a favourite for film makers! Most recently, the historic city of Wells (the smallest city in England with a magnificent gothic cathedral) was featured in ...

Places to Stay

Somerset extends a friendly welcome to all, and the choice of Somerset accommodation is extensive, catering for every need and requirement. The search box to the right can be used to find the accommodation that meets your exact requirements.

Accommodation Types Explained: Hotels Hotel : Formal accommodation with full service. Minimum six guest bedrooms but more likely in excess of 20.
Accommodation Gradings Explained: Star Ratings National Quality Assurance Scheme (NQAS) VisitBritain, the Automobile Association (AA), and the Tourist Boards for Wales & Scotland operate assessments under Common Standards.
Green Tourism Business Scheme: Europe's largest 'green' accreditation scheme for the tourism sector, GTBS has grown from its origins in Scotland, to include hundreds of businesses.
Advanced Search: Visit our Advanced Search page.

Things to Do

Exciting times in Somerset Summer Round-up of Events (Acrobat PDF Document) Click here to download Acrobat Reader From mystical Glastonbury Tor, historical Wells, and castles in Dunster and Taunton.

Attractions in Somerset: You will be amazed at the sheer number and diversity of attractions in Somerset! From theme parks, historic attractions, to classic English houses and gardens and fascinating museums, as well as farm and animal attractions and a myriad of ...
Glastonbury Continued: Glastonbury Continued........ Whether you didn't get a ticket or went to the Glastonbury Festival and want to experience more....Here are some other music related events taking place in Somerset for the remainder of 2008.
Somerset Events: Glastonbury continued... Summer Round-up of Events (Acrobat PDF Document) Click here to download Acrobat Reader Farmers Markets Theatres Featured Events Featured Events (Acrobat PDF Document) Click here to download Acrobat PDF Reader.
Somerset Carnivals: Somerset's Mardi Gras! Between the end of September and mid November, the streets of many Somerset towns and villages are an exciting blaze of colour as the Somerset Illuminated Carnivals take place.
Activities in Somerset: Walking - Cycling - Horse Riding Walking in Somerset is a joy - walk in the footsteps of Coleridge, follow the meandering River Parrett , stroll around historic villages...
Golf Courses: Brean Golf Course Burnham-on-Sea 01278 752111 proshop@brean.com Burnham & Berrow Golf Club LTD Burnham-On-Sea 01278 785760 secretary@burnhamandberrow.co.uk Cannington Golf Club Bridgwater 01278 655050 mcrow@bridgwater.co.uk Cheddington Golf Club South Perrott 01935 891413 admincgc@tiscali.co.uk Clevedon Golf Club Clevedon 01275 874057 secretary@clevedongolfclub.co.
Somerset Angling: In the heart of the West Country and closer than you think, Somerset is home to some of the finest Coarse, Game and Sea Fishing in the whole of the U.K.
Leisure Centres: Backwell Leisure Centre Backwell 01275 463726 Blackbrook Pavillon Taunton 01823 333435 j.curry@toneleisure.
Swimming Pools: Aquasplash Minehead 01643708000 Backwell Leisure Centre Backwell 0275 463726 Burnham Pool Burnham-on-Sea 01278785909 Cheddar Swimming Pool Cheddar 01934 744939 Churchill Leisure Centre Churchill 01934 852303 CRESTA Chard 0146064084 Frome Leisure Centre Frome 01373 465446 Golden Stones Pools and Leisure ...
Riding Centres: Adsborough House Taunton 01823412204 Aley Lodge Trekking Centre Over Stowey, Bridgwater 01278732153 Alstone Court Riding Highbridge 01278789417 Brewham Lodge Farm Bruton 01749 850322 Bridleways Riding Stable Sherbourne 01935 814716 Brimsmore Equestrian Centre Yeovil 01935 410854 Burcott Riding Centre Wells ...
Theatres: The Academy Theatre, Shepton Mallet Tel: 01749 347984 Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare Tel: 01934 645493 Brewhouse Theatre, Coal Orchard, Taunton Tel: 01823 283244 Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater Tel: 01278 422700 David Hall Arts Centre, South Petherton Tel: ...

Short Break Ideas

Just 2-3 hours from London and the Midlands, Somerset's stunning and varied landscape is the perfect place to: Get Active Inspirational landscapes, spectacular sporting events, and a choice of activities from kayaking and windsurfing to walking and riding, makes ...

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Eating Out

With so many excellent food and drink producers and an array of superb restaurants, pubs, bistros and café's Somerset is fast becoming a centre of food & drink excellence.

Somerset Food & Drink: Somerset, literally translated means 'Land of the Summer People' and it is a county, which has been famous for centuries for its fruits of the land.
Food Festivals: Mmmmmmm Food Festivals! The Yummy season is nearly upon us. Check out the links below.
Farmers Markets: There are numerous farmers markets in Somerset held each month.

What's On

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Group Travel

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Conference Venues

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Accessible Somerset

These pages give some general information for disabled people, including where to find accessible toilets and accommodation providers inspected under the National Accessibility Scheme (NAS). We also have a list of useful links and contacts .

Accessible Accommodation: The National Accessible Scheme for self-catering, parks and serviced accommodation includes standards for hearing and visually impaired guests in addition to standards for guests with mobility impairment.
Accessible Toilets: A303 Roundabout Cartgate Picnic Area Axbridge Moorland Street Berrow Beach Car park access road Bishops Lydeard Mount Street / West Somerset Railway Station Car Park (seasonal) Blue Anchor Sea Front Brean Weston turning, Berror Road Bridgwater Watson's Lane / ...
Useful Links & Contacts: RNID RNIB Disability Rights Commission Accessible South West Signposts Located within Care Direct, Somerset, signposts can provide general information on health, disability and community care issues. The team has access to DissBASE - the national disability information database.

Travel & Weather

By Train: There are mainline stations at Taunton, Yeovil Junction and Castle Cary (also at Bristol, Bath and Weston) - all are served by regular daily services from all over the country.

Information Centres

Enhance your stay in Somerset by visiting one of our Tourist Information Centres, their dedicated staff can help with accommodation enquiries, discount tickets to attractions, event and theatre bookings, places to see and things to do, plus much more.

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History & Heritage Food and Drink Festivals and Events Exmoor & Rural Beauty Houses and Gardens Family Holidays Escape from it All Somerset Coast Active Somerset So ...

Active Somerset: Cycling on the Blackdown Hills Activity Centres Walking on the Blackdowns Wimbleball Lake Walkers on Exmoor Superb Golf Courses Watchet ...
Escape from it All Photos: Mother and baby in the countryside Brendon Bridge on Exmoor Angler Accessible Countryside Cycling on the Blackdowns Exploring Somerset houses and gardens Pamper yourself Berrow near Burnham-on-Sea Couple sitting on grass at Brean Down Selworthy Walkers on Exmoor Breath ...
Exmoor and Rural Beauty: Exmoor Ponies View of Porlock Bay from Exmoor ...
Family Holidays: Mother and child in the countryside Child sitting on a sandy beach Family with children riding ponies A taste of Somerset Children's festival Splashing about Weston-super-Mare Weston-super-Mare Berrow near Burnham-on-Sea Family splashing in the water at Brean beach A ...
Festivals and Events: Battle of Sedgemoor Frome Show Air Shows Glastonbury festival Minehead hobby horse Motorcycle beach race Somerset Art Week Carnival Sport of Kings World-class Somerset crikcet Children's dance festival Glastonbury festival Somerset Art Week Somerset Art Week Somerset Art ...
Food & Drink: A Dunster lunch Cheese making Somerset cheese producers proud of their produce Selection of cheese Enjoying a cream tea Farmers market Local beer Smoked eels Superb local produce A warming Somerset platter Somerset cider farm Sheppy's Cider one of ...
History & Heritage: Dunster Castle Taunton's historic castle and museum Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury Abbey Somerset carnivals Wells Cathedral Willow working Glastonbury Tor Nunney Castle The imposing ruins of Nunney Castle Peat moors visitor centre Somerset carnivals Wells ...
Houses and Gardens: Barrington Cout Hestercombe Gardens Montacute House Barrington Court Hestercombe ...
So Somerset: Exmoor Cider and Cheese Superb Countryside Willow Man Cheddar Gorge Glastonbury Tor Wells Cathedral Wonderful ...
Somerset Coast: Burnham-on-Sea Porlock harbour Sunset on the coast Take a seat Watchet marina Clevedon Pier Clevedon Pier Portishead Marina Weston-super-Mare Kite flying on the beach Family splashing in water at Brean Beach Beach at Burnham-on-Sea View of Porlock Bay from ...

Accessibility

We believe in access to information over the Internet for all. This Accessibility Statement provides an overview of the accessibility features we have implemented on this website.

Data Protection

This page explains how Somerset County Council uses any information you give to us, and the ways in which we protect your privacy. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Site Credits

The Visit Somerset website was created and is powered by: www.newmind.co.uk All conceptual website design and flash animations are by: www.halomedia.co.

Visit Somerset Project

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Trade

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Contact Us

For General Tourism Enquiries Please contact one of our Information Centres For the Visit Somerset Website Please contact Robert Downes (rmdownes@somerset.gov.uk), the Visit Somerset Development Officer.

Did You Know?

Wells, with its magnificent cathedral is the smallest city in England King Alfred was based in Somerset and there is a legend that he 'burnt the cakes' whilst hiding from the Danes at Athelney, in the house of a ...

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Bike Somerset

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Climate Change

We would like to provide tourism businesses in Somerset with more information about the challenges and opportunities that surround climate change and are asking a few questions below to help us develop the right types of support.

Climate Change - Thank You

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