Crewkerne Museum and Heritage Centre is dedicated to the preservation of the history of this area and making sure that all of the information is...

The National Trust acquired this beautiful medieval house in 1971, and since that time it has been restored to its former glory. The property...

Go wild with Cricket St. Thomas - home of one of Britain’s leading centres for wildlife conservation and education, which offers visitors the opportunity to...

It is a surprise to find in an old-world village this museum of modern media. It sprang from the keepsakes hoarded by Dennis Greenham who...

The pub name gives away the history of the village, which was dominated for centuries by the owners of Montacute House. The building is late...

This outstanding Elizabethan house was built for Sir Edward Phelips, who was Speaker of the House of Commons. It retains many Elizabethan features, including decorative...

These enchanting gardens influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, are laid out in a series of walled rooms including the White, Iris, Rose and Lilly Gardens. There...

This tranquil oasis of secluded lawns, small pools and beautiful borders has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1953, and is an...

From Romans to rope making! Come and discover Bridport’s unique history from Saxon times to the present day including the world famous rope and net...

Bridport Arts Centre is home to a large collection of pieces that have been collected from across the region, many of which were put together...

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is just off the A30 and provides refuge for unwanted animals. It is a retirement home for approximately 300 animals varying...

This beautiful and ancient piece of architecture stands in the heart of the Somerset countryside and provides a fascinating visitor attraction. The ruins of...

Ilchester Museum is a central cultural and heritage point in this community, and contains a wealth of interesting pieces that have been collected over a...

This heritage centre celebrates the rich culture of this coastal area of the country. People have lived in this area for many thousands of...

Devon offers some of the most beautiful rural areas anywhere in the country. This museum is dedicated to the fascinating history of rural life...

Dolphin House Gallery holds an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures that have been produced by a series of well known artists and lesser known...

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

Situated alongside an operational air station, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is one of the ‘must see’ attractions when in the Southwest, housing the largest...

Lyme Regis Museum is one of the central cultural focal points in this community. It contains a vast collection of pieces that have been...

Acquired by the National Trust in 1949, this manor house and grounds is located in the depths of rural Somerset. The Tudor great hall...

Along with the town’s two castles, Sherborne Abbey is one of the main attractions to the historic market town of Sherborne. It is a magnificent...

Few English schools can claim a more impressive history than Sherborne. Edward VI founded it in 1550, but it replaced a monastic school and made...

This gallery is open to the public all year around and offers a beautiful environment in which the public can enjoy some of the newest...

In the heart of Sherborne, tucked inside the Abbey Gate, is this Victorian mock-Tudor building. It was turned into a museum for the town in...

This 17th Century thatched Baptist meeting house was acquired by the National Trust in 1969, and offers an interesting insight into the history of religious...

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

This medieval manor house was acquired by the National Trust in 1959, and is one of the most important buildings of its age in the...

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...

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...

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...

An 18th century valley garden with a mild climate that allows exotic species of palm, bannana, bamboo and canna to thrive outside. In spring there...

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...

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,...

Medieval hospitals were more like almshouses than today's hospitals. This one was founded by Glastonbury Abbey to house 10 poor men. The standard layout...

There are a great many interesting exhibits to be seen in this collection that is housed at the heart of Honiton in a good looking...

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

Every year, people from over seventy countries on six different continents visit the sacred site of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England. The 2,000 years of...

This appealing old building houses the Glastonbury Tourist Information Centre and Glastonbury Lake Village Museum. It makes a good introduction to the long history of...

Glastonbury Lake Village Museum has a fine and well researched collection on offer to the visitor that helps to bring to life the history of...

One of the real delights of this area of the countryside, Cadbury Castle has a long and illustrious history that is closely connected with the...