This museum has been designed in such a way as to be of the utmost interest to all ages. The collection of exhibitions tell...

The Norman church of St John the Baptist in Pawlett replaced an earlier Saxon structure. A Norman South doorway depicts biting beasts and zigzag moulding....

There has been an extensive brick and tile industry in Somerset for generations, and this museum looks into this interesting heritage in detail. Based...

The church of St George in Wembdon was founded in 1285 but was largely rebuilt in 1868 because of a fire which destroyed the nave...

This pumping station houses one of the county's smallest and most remote museums. There are many interesting pieces of original steam machinery on display,...

Kilve beach is famous for its exposed rock formations and fossils and has been designated a geological Site of Specific Scientific Interest. The beach and...

St Andrew’s Church in Stogursey was once a Benedictine priory and has one of the finest Norman interiors in the country. There are two Norman...

Though demolished in the 15th Century, parts of its Norman origins can still be seen in St Mary the Virgin Church in Cannington. The nave...

Fyne Court is based on the pleasure grounds of 19th Century electrician Andrew Close’s property. The National Trust has been responsible for the upkeep...

Remnants of the Norman church are still visible in St Michael’s Church in Brent Knoll. The nave has a wagon roof, beautifully carved 14th Century...

The visitor centre provides a fascinating insight into this traditional willow industry. Entrance is free to the basket museum, Willows & Wetlands Exhibition furniture gallery...

A fire in 1878 all but destroyed the 13th Century St Peter and All Hallows Church in West Huntspill and the Ham stone pillars of...

Although a church has stood on the site since medieval times, St Mary’s at Nether Stowey was rebuilt between 1849 and 1851, with the exception...

Coleridge Cottage was the home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge for 2 years during which he composed some of his most famous poems including...

The museum relating to the County of Somerset has a huge variety of things on show. As well as coins, costumes, dolls and other toys,...

In the courtyard near Taunton Castle and the Somerset County Museum is a detached 16th Century almshouse. Quite often throughout the year, one of the...

The Church House, close to the parish church, is thought to be the oldest of its kind in England still used for its original purpose....

Possibly the only church in the country with this dedication, the Church of the Holy Ghost dates from 1226. Look for the Green Man carved...

Take the west road out of Crowcombe village and you’ll come upon the 14th Century market cross situated near the entrance to Crowcombe Court and...

Forty acres of walks, streams and temples, vivid colours, formal terraces, woodlands, lakes, cascades and views that take your breath away. This is Hestercombe: a...

Stembridge Tower Mill is owned by the National Trust and has a history that dates back to 1822. The mill remained in use, and...

The oldest parts of St James Church are early 14th Century and there are fragments of 15th Century glass in the West end. The beautiful...

Some medieval parts of St Mary the Virgin Church at Stringston can be seen in the chancel arch, font, chancel wall plate and a carved...

The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre offers a wide assortment of events, including shows, comedy, and music. The venue also holds workshops for both adults...

The long tradition of cricket in Somerset is celebrated in this good sized museum at the county ground, where weather can never affect your enjoyment....

St Mary’s, begun in the early 14th Century, is Taunton’s town church and the largest parish church in Somerset. The tower was described by Simon...

This museum has been specifically designed to engage both the young and old visitor, offering an exciting and interactive place to visit. Go back...

Explore the 23 acres of delightful Somerset countryside, home to lots of friendly animals. Make friends with the farm animals and enjoy our seasonal treasure...

A group of Franciscan nuns who had fled the effects of the French Revolution in 1807 established a chapel which became the centre for Catholic...

Taunton Castle was built in the early 12th Century as a stronghold and administrative centre for the Bishops of Winchester. The castle was improved around...

Somerset Military Museum carries the largest collection related to the history of the military anywhere in the county. The collections are made up of...

Without a doubt, this is one of the most dramatic pieces of coastline in all of Somerset, and has been managed by the National Trust...

Set on the beautiful Somerset coast, this fascinating Palmerston fort was built in 1865 and was rearmed during the Second World War. Owned and...

Hailed as the South West’s largest fun park, Brean Leisure Park is the ideal place to go if you’re looking for a great family day...

As Clarks gradually closed down their shoe factory in Street in the 1990s, the site was converted into a special kind of shopping centre. It...

This church’s foundations were laid in 1858 and the building was completed in 1863. The spire differs greatly to the usual Somerset church towers and...

A church was first mentioned in Bishops Lydeard in 1239 but the present church was constructed around 1470 and restored by the Victorians in 1860....

An amazing collection of footwear has been gathered together in this museum. Housed in the former factory of shoe manufacturer Clarks, it tells the story...

The restored Bishops Lydeard Mill and Mill House have become sites of historical interest and are Grade II listed. The waterwheel weighs in at two...

This famous landmark rises dramatically above the Somerset Levels. From the top there are panoramic views all around. The stark tower at the summit is...