COACH & SIGHTSEEING TOURS SOMERSET
Home to the legendary King Arthur, Somerset’s illuminated carnivals, the largest green-field music and performing arts festival in the world: Glastonbury, traditionally made cider, Cheddar cheese and England’s largest gorge, the country’s oldest jail: Shepton Mallet Prison, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The Mendip Hills and much more, there are thousands of reasons why Somerset is marking high on everyone’s travel lists this year.
Attractions
Cheddar Gorge & Caves, Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury Abbey, Jailhouse Tours at Shepton Mallet Prison, Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Avalon Marshes, Bath Abbey, Clevedon Pier, Mill on the Brue Activity Centre, Somerset Rural Life Museum, Wells Cathedral, The Bishop’s Palace, Coates English Willow, Museum of Somerset, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes International Motor Museum, Grand Pier, Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, Bath & West Showground, The Shoe Museum, West Somerset Railway, Mendip Outdoor Pursuits, Chalice Well, Burcott Mill, Ebbor Gorge NT, Lytes Cary Manor NT, Montacute House NT, Tarr Steps, Dunster Castle NT, Hestercombe House & Gardens, Barrington Court NT, Somerset Levels, Cleeve Abbey, Brean Down Fort, Exmoor Zoo, Bakelite Museum of Historic Plastic and Compositions and Ford Abbey & Gardens.
Top visitor tips:
- Love a good book? Add Bookbarn International to your itinerary if you’ve never discovered this treasure before. In the sleepy village of Hallatrow lies a large warehouse which has featured on BBC’s Dragon Den and, for good reason too. This warehouse is the largest used-book shop in the country, with millions of books divided into aisles and categories, every book outside of the antiquarian and collectable range can be purchased for £1.00! The Full Stop Café and Oriental Rugs of Bath are also housed in this farm building.
- For aviation fans, two great museums lie within the county’s border; Fleet Air Arm Museum and The Helicopter Museum. For those happy to travel a little further, Aerospace Bristol – the home of Concorde and the Jet Age Museum provide an insight into the fascinating aviation history of the South West.
- Walking and adventure holidays are increasing in popularity within the country. The longest path for hikers is The Mendip Way, LDWA – a 50-mile-long stretch between Weston-Super-Mare and Frome. Circular walks, coastal paths and rambling are also very popular, taking visitors off the beaten track through unspoilt Somerset villages, untouched countryside and historical locations in the region.
- Family attractions and museums can become particularly busy during school holidays. For a quieter and more intimate experience, try visiting out of season and during off-peak times.
Whether you are travelling within the county, crossing county borders or travelling to Somerset from further afield, speak with us to find the best suited coach for your needs and a competitive price for your journey.
