Somerset's Most Popular Attractions

Somerset’s most popular Attractions

From historical museums to adorable animals, Somerset has it all.

Historical Museums

Adorable Animals

Castles & Caves

Walled Gardens

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Travel deep into history at these historic museums

	Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford, Yeovil - An enjoyable day out for everyone, with more than 400 vehicles displayed in stunning style, dating from 1886 to the present day, it is the largest international motor museum in Britain.
	Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill, Wells - Britain's most spectacular showcaves and home of the infamous Witch of Wookey.
	Sheppy’s Cider Farm, Shop & Museum, Near Taunton – An enjoyable day out for Children and Adults alike. Visitors are welcome to wander on the farm and through the orchards. Look out for our English Longhorn cattle. See the cider works and visit the rural life museum and farm shop (cider tasting available). Play area also available for Children.
	Fleet Air Museum, Ilchester - The Fleet Air Arm Museum is one of the 'must sees' when in the Southwest! With the largest European collection of Naval aircraft and Concorde.
	Clarks Village, Street, Near Glastonbury - Factory shopping village including over 80 High Street name outlets (such as Cadbury, Tog24 and Next) plus a variety of attractions including shoe museum, landscaped walkways, children's play area, and art studio.
	Oakham Treasure, Portbury, Bristol - A truly historic experience, where the past is brough back to life! Oakham Treasures is believed to be the largest display of retail and farming history in the UK, and will give any visitor an amazing uplifting trip down memory lane.
	Blue Anchor Railway Museum, Blue Anchor, Near Minehead - Museum of small exhibits dedicated to the Great Western Railway, particularly in the West Country, at a working 'period' station on Britain's longest preserved railway.

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Meet Somerset’s incredibly adorable Animals

	Court Farm Country Park, Banwell, Weston-Super-Mare - Award winning farm attraction - hands on fun, indoor and outdoor play, animal shows and rides.
	The SeaQuarium, Weston-Super-Mare - The SeaQuarium in Weston super Mare boasts 7 different Zones showcasing a range of habitats from cold freshwater streams to the mighty rainforests rivers; from colourful coral reefs, to the British marine life on our very own doorstep!
	Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxhall – Get up close with giraffes, rhinos, alligators and more at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm. Indoor playgrounds, group discounts available. It’s not just the kids that will be excited!

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Learn about some of Somerset’s Castles & Caves

	Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury – Rain or shine, this place is always worth a visit. From snowdrops and daffodils in the Spring, to family trails and quizzes during the school holidays and Autumn colour on our hundreds of trees.
	Dunster Castle, Dunster - Fortified home of the Luttrells for 600 years, remodelled 100 years ago. Fine 17thC staircase and plaster ceilings. Terrace garden of rare shrubs. Website:
	Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Cheddar - Towering limestone cliffs, underground cathedrals beautifully lit, the secrets of your ancestors, experience this exciting world of nature, culture and adventure.

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Enjoy a tranquil walk around some of Somerset’s Finest Gardens

Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Near Taunton - 40 acres of woodland walks, cascades and temples, vivid colours, formal terraces and views that take your breath away. As well as 3 very unique period gardens: the Georgian landscape, Victorian terrace and formal Edwardian garden.

Gants Mill & Garden, Bruton - Miller and historian Brian’s tour of the old watermill includes grinding corn and electricity generation. Alison’s flower-filled water garden has garden sculptures.

Montacute House, Montacute - Late 16thC house built of local golden Ham stone, by Sir Edward Phelips. The Long Gallery houses a collection of Tudor and Jacobean portraits. Formal gardens and park.

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Hayes International Motor Museum at Sparkford, Yeovil - An enjoyable day out for everyone, with more than 400 vehicles displayed in stunning style, dating from 1886 to the present day, it is the largest international motor museum in Britain.