Arrived today near Wookey Somerset and looking for recommendations for places to visit, 12yr old son and dogs. Looking at the coast Weston-super-Mare,Brean and Burnham but worry as I've never been but from what I've read they're all a little "commercial?"
Not far from Glastonbury Tor so will take a look, fancy a trip to Bath and Cheddar, which will all be new to us.
So looking basically for recommendations please?
Thanks Martin.
Wells is beautiful. Also save a lunch for The Sheppey Inn at Godney. Other than that I'm more a West Somerset / Exmoor person - are you likely to get as far over?
Thanks, had a quick look around Wells last night and loved it will be returning for a better look.
Probably won't venture as far as Exmoor as we've been a few times but do love it there.
Will take a look at your suggestions much appreciated.
Martin
Call into Just Ales, on Market Street, Wells, a Friendly and Welcoming Micro Pub, up to 6 Real Ales, 11 + Ciders and Perry's and some Belgium Beers. (You may find me in there, amongst other drinking establishments, such as the City Arms, Globe Inn, Rose and Crown and The Venue)
Other sites in Wells, Vicars close, Oldest complete inhabited Medieval street, Bishops Palace and the Cathedral. St Cuthberts Church is the largest Parish church in the UK (Features in Hot Fuzz too)
Near by you have Wookey hole Caves and Ebbor Gorge.
Close by in Glastonbury you have Glastonbury tor, Abbey Ruins and the recently reopened Rural Life Museum.
if you like walks/boats you can walk around axbridge lake...or there are some nice walks up and around chew valley lake and cafe is ok for an icecream.
there is the steam railway over at cranmore (on way to frome), not much there other than the steam train.
if you want to venture in to Bristol (i suggest park and ride for parking), then you have loads to do...SS great Britain expensive, but worth it. you also have at bristol science centre, the free M-shed museum, the art museum, zoo, suspension bridge, loads of places to eat. Shopping is as per any other city of course!
if you fancy a cider, there is the thatchers visitors centre near weston
and bath...is busy now, so plan your visit and what you want to see. the queues at the pump room were huge when i was there the other day!
Had a walk up Glastonbury Tor, fantastic views!
Had a walk round Cheddar Gorge, more there than I was expecting.
Went to Bath today parked easily near the crescent, it was very busy.
Went to Weston-super-Mare, and very much like Skeggy😂
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Somerset places to visit?
