Local Attractions

There is an astonishing amount to see and do in this beautiful part of England, with spectacular countryside to explore and a wealth of great beaches and historic towns to visit.

The best place to start is the official Visit Somerset Website, which is a comprehensive resource for all things Somerset, but we've also listed a few of our favourite locations and we hope you'll find time to enjoy.

• The Quantock Hills - AONB
• The West Somerset Railway
• Dunster and Dunster Castle
• Sheppy's Cider
• Minehead
• Hestercombe House
• Exmoor National Park - AONB
• Somerset County Cricket Club
• Taunton Racecourse
• The Museum of Somerset
• Wimbleball Lake
• Fyne Court
• The Grand Western Canal
• Quantock Trekking

Local Pubs

• The Farmers Arms at Combe Florey
• The Rising Sun at West Bagborough
• The Barn at Podshavers, Bishops Lydeard
• Carew Arms at Crowcombe
• The Blue Ball at Triscombe

Restaurants in the Taunton Area

• Augustus
• Tristans
• Cosy Club
• Brazz at The Castle Hotel
• Mr Miles Tea and Coffee
• Sheppy's Cider
• Rumwell Farm Shop

Some of the above attractions are seasonal, but places like the Quantock Hills and Exmoor are fabulous places to visit all year round. Somerset is well served by public transport but we strongly recommend using a car to explore the area.

We're also happy to recommend places to eat and drink, from some excellent pubs to a wide range of bars and restaurants in Taunton.