Tara's Guidebook to local Somerset & nearby attractions
Beautiful wedding venue
Beautiful local wedding venue, if you attend a wedding here you are in for a splendid time & it's less than 2 miles away. BA4 6TP
Pennard House
Beautiful local wedding venue, if you attend a wedding here you are in for a splendid time & it's less than 2 miles away. BA4 6TP
Sightseeing
Short drive to the historic and beautiful Wells cathedral & the Bishops Palace. Wells is a beautiful old but small city, with shops and restaurants. BA5 2UE
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenShort drive to the historic and beautiful Wells cathedral & the Bishops Palace. Wells is a beautiful old but small city, with shops and restaurants. BA5 2UE
Fantastic viewing point from the top of the Hill, as you can see for miles. Very historic location and well worth the steep walk up! Several benches/resting points on the way up. Parking is best in “Drapers” which offers 3 hour or all day parking at the bottom of the Tor, near the Chalice Well.
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
Fantastic viewing point from the top of the Hill, as you can see for miles. Very historic location and well worth the steep walk up! Several benches/resting points on the way up. Parking is best in “Drapers” which offers 3 hour or all day parking at the bottom of the Tor, near the Chalice Well.
The totally amazing Cheddar Gorge for wonderful walks and views. Food available in Cheddar village. BA27 3QE
497 locals recommend
Cheddar Gorge
The totally amazing Cheddar Gorge for wonderful walks and views. Food available in Cheddar village. BA27 3QE
Castle Cary is a quaint village with many interesting shops, eateries, museum & old buildings. BA7 7AH
37 locals recommend
Castle Cary
Castle Cary is a quaint village with many interesting shops, eateries, museum & old buildings. BA7 7AH
Beautiful art gallery, gardens & The Roth bar grill. BA10 0NL
272 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneBeautiful art gallery, gardens & The Roth bar grill. BA10 0NL
The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton Somerset is as much an ‘attraction’ as it is a ‘museum’, the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset is where Museum meets theatre. Cafe also on-site. BA22 8HT -opening times 10-4pm
50 locals recommend
Fleet Air Arm Museum
The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton Somerset is as much an ‘attraction’ as it is a ‘museum’, the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset is where Museum meets theatre. Cafe also on-site. BA22 8HT -opening times 10-4pm
Wookey Hole
A great adventure all family place to visit. BA5 1BB
The most glorious city of Bath, with Roman Baths and many other attractions including the famous Bath Thermae Spa BA1 1SJ
721 locals recommend
Bath
The most glorious city of Bath, with Roman Baths and many other attractions including the famous Bath Thermae Spa BA1 1SJ
Beautiful garden housing the sacred Chalice Well. BA6 8DD opening times 10-4pm Winter/Summer 5:30pm
Beautiful serene enclosed gardens and historical well, very close to the bottom of the Tor. Perfect for a sunny day with its unique atmosphere to sit and relax in. Entrance fee Adults - £5.00
Seniors (60 plus) - £4.10
Children (5 to 17 years) - £2.50
Concessions - £3.80
62 locals recommend
Chalice Well
85-89 Chilkwell StBeautiful garden housing the sacred Chalice Well. BA6 8DD opening times 10-4pm Winter/Summer 5:30pm
Beautiful serene enclosed gardens and historical well, very close to the bottom of the Tor. Perfect for a sunny day with its unique atmosphere to sit and relax in. Entrance fee Adults - £5.00
Seniors (60 plus) - £4.10
Children (5 to 17 years) - £2.50
Concessions - £3.80
Beautiful nature reserve just outside Glastonbury Ham Wall,
Meare,
Glastonbury,
Somerset,
BA6 9SX
58 locals recommend
RSPB Ham Wall
Beautiful nature reserve just outside Glastonbury Ham Wall,
Meare,
Glastonbury,
Somerset,
BA6 9SX
Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford near Yeovil in Somerset, England, contains over 400 cars and motorcycles and a collection of other automobilia. The museum was established in 1985 by John Harold Haynes OBE. BA22 7LH opening times 10-5:30
101 locals recommend
Haynes International Motor Museum
Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford near Yeovil in Somerset, England, contains over 400 cars and motorcycles and a collection of other automobilia. The museum was established in 1985 by John Harold Haynes OBE. BA22 7LH opening times 10-5:30
Beautiful historical place locally to explore. Open 10-4pm daily. Parking on site (charges apply).
Glastonbury Abbey
Beautiful historical place locally to explore. Open 10-4pm daily. Parking on site (charges apply).
Great place to walk around the moat and take some stunning photos. Lovely cafe within the walls of the Palace. Just up from the High Street and Market Place.
104 locals recommend
Bishops Palace Gardens
Great place to walk around the moat and take some stunning photos. Lovely cafe within the walls of the Palace. Just up from the High Street and Market Place.
The iconic Glastonbury Festival
If you are fortunate to have tickets, we are so close to the festival site, which is just a few minutes walk to the Sticklinch gate.
45 locals recommend
Glastonbury Festival site
If you are fortunate to have tickets, we are so close to the festival site, which is just a few minutes walk to the Sticklinch gate.
Food scene
Wonderful food from Merlin Labron-Johnson, who famously won a Michelin star at 24. Contact Osip Address Osip 1 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AB Call 01749 813 322 Email: info@osiprestaurant.com
This restaurant is housed in my late father's old Ironmongers shop!
51 locals recommend
Osip restaurant
1 High StWonderful food from Merlin Labron-Johnson, who famously won a Michelin star at 24. Contact Osip Address Osip 1 High Street Bruton Somerset BA10 0AB Call 01749 813 322 Email: info@osiprestaurant.com
This restaurant is housed in my late father's old Ironmongers shop!
Old school with a modern outlook, the Alhampton Inn is a ‘proper’ pub serving a wide range of the best drinks and excellent food.
Modest in size but not in ambition and our mission to make the ‘Alhampton’ the type of village pub that you wished you lived near.
9 locals recommend
The Alhampton Inn
West LaneOld school with a modern outlook, the Alhampton Inn is a ‘proper’ pub serving a wide range of the best drinks and excellent food.
Modest in size but not in ambition and our mission to make the ‘Alhampton’ the type of village pub that you wished you lived near.
Just a short drive away is Batch Farm Cheesemakers with cheese shop that also sells essentials
Batch Farm Cheesmakers Ltd
Just a short drive away is Batch Farm Cheesemakers with cheese shop that also sells essentials
The Crown is a beautiful 17th century village pub in Pilton Somerset. Recently refurbished with a new restaurant, cosy bar area, games room, pool table and large garden with play area.
Regular events include:
Quiz – 1st Weds of the Month
Folk – 2nd Weds of the Month
Comedy – Last Weds of the Month
Open Mic – Last Thurs of the month
The Crown offes a relaxed, informal dining experience in our beautiful new dining space.
Renovated from the original piggery and former skittle ally buildings, it retains many historical features including the skittle ally and skittles.
The restaurant also showcases some amazing artwork from local artists .
8 locals recommend
Crown Inn
The Crown is a beautiful 17th century village pub in Pilton Somerset. Recently refurbished with a new restaurant, cosy bar area, games room, pool table and large garden with play area.
Regular events include:
Quiz – 1st Weds of the Month
Folk – 2nd Weds of the Month
Comedy – Last Weds of the Month
Open Mic – Last Thurs of the month
The Crown offes a relaxed, informal dining experience in our beautiful new dining space.
Renovated from the original piggery and former skittle ally buildings, it retains many historical features including the skittle ally and skittles.
The restaurant also showcases some amazing artwork from local artists .
Local Organic Vineyard
A must visit just a short walk away from the property, beautiful organic wines and liquors made by Hugh at Avalon Vineyard. BA4 6UA 01749 860393 Opening times 10-6pm
Avalon Vineyard
A must visit just a short walk away from the property, beautiful organic wines and liquors made by Hugh at Avalon Vineyard. BA4 6UA 01749 860393 Opening times 10-6pm
Spa Heaven!
For the most relaxing of times, try the Aqua Sana spa at Longleat BA12 7PU 0844 8266205 for bookings
15 locals recommend
Aqua Sana Spa Wiltshire
For the most relaxing of times, try the Aqua Sana spa at Longleat BA12 7PU 0844 8266205 for bookings
Outlet Shopping Mall-Clarkes Village
Clarks Village
Great outlet shopping mall - if you like shopping!