Places to stay in Somerset

Five free things to do

Cheddar Gorge

The magnificent limestone Cheddar Gorge is one of Somerset’s best known features. Viewed from the road below or from the footpaths above, the ravine is equally dramatic either way and is an amazing location in which to take a walk, particularly when combined with the nearby Mendip hills.

Glastonbury Tor

Whilst these days it has to settle for second place on the list of things Glastonbury is famous for, Glastonbury Tor is one of Somerset’s most iconic landmarks, given its prominent location visible for miles and miles. Known as one of Britain’s most spiritual sites, Glastonbury Tor has been a site of religious significance for over 1000 years and is worth visiting if only for the views of the surrounding countryside alone.

Weston-super-Mare

One of the UK’s best known Victorian seaside resorts, Weston-super-Mare is ideal for a family day out with the kids, thanks to its long, golden sandy beaches and its Grand Pier - home to a number of attractions and rides for the little ones to enjoy.

Wells Cathedral

The smallest city in England, Wells can call itself that due to its illustrious 13th century cathedral. One of Somerset’s most renowned landmarks, the Cathedral boasts the iconic West Front, plus the Wells Clock, the second oldest clock mechanism in the UK. Furthermore, the adjoining Vicars’ Close is believed to be the only complete medieval street remaining in England.

Bath

Bath is traditionally Somerset’s largest city, and is a jewel in the UK’s crown. Bath boasts stunning Georgian architecture and is perhaps most famous for its Roman Baths which sit at the heart of the city. The city makes for a perfect day trip destination, with plenty on offer to enjoy free of charge.

Enjoy rural heartland and miles of coastline in Somerset

Enjoying open countryside, dramatic landscapes, sandy beaches and traditional cities, Somerset is one of the UK’s most varied counties, with plenty of history and points of interest for visitors to get their teeth into.

Worldwide, the county is perhaps best known for Glastonbury Festival, the ever-growing music and contemporary arts festival based just a short distance from the town of the same name. But there’s plenty more to Somerset than one weekend every year! A county of contrasts, Somerset’s towns and villages are diverse. From Cheddar’s caves and cheese to Bath’s iconic, historic buildings and the traditional seaside charms of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset has something for all types of tourists to enjoy.