Somerset countryside

Member Attractions

Every attraction listed here has been independently inspected and awarded the SATA quality mark — your guarantee of a brilliant Somerset day out.

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Wookey Hole Caves
Heritage SitesWookey Hole, Wells

Wookey Hole Caves

Explore the dramatic underground caverns carved by the River Axe, home to the legendary Witch of Wookey Hole. A spectacular natural wonder featuring cave tours, a mirror maze, and family entertainment.

Cave toursMirror mazeDinosaur valley
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West Somerset Railway
Steam RailwaysMinehead to Bishops Lydeard

West Somerset Railway

Britain's longest heritage steam railway, winding through 20 miles of stunning Somerset countryside. Travel in vintage carriages through the Quantock Hills and along the Bristol Channel coast.

20 miles of trackVintage carriagesQuantock views
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Hestercombe Gardens
GardensCheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton

Hestercombe Gardens

Three centuries of garden history in the Quantock foothills — featuring a celebrated Lutyens and Jekyll garden alongside a Georgian landscape and Victorian terrace. One of England's finest historic gardens.

Lutyens & Jekyll gardenGeorgian landscapeVictorian terrace
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Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park
Farms & AnimalsCricket St Thomas, Chard

Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park

Set in a beautiful country estate, this family favourite is home to hundreds of animals from around the world, with beautiful gardens and woodland walks to explore.

Hundreds of animalsCountry estateWoodland walks
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Fleet Air Arm Museum
MuseumsYeovilton, Yeovil

Fleet Air Arm Museum

One of the world's finest aviation museums, home to over 90 aircraft including Concorde 002. Explore the history of British naval aviation with interactive exhibits and a flight simulator.

Concorde 00290+ aircraftFlight simulator
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Haynes Motor Museum
MuseumsSparkford, Yeovil

Haynes Motor Museum

Home to one of the world's greatest collections of cars and motorcycles — over 400 vehicles spanning more than a century of motoring history, from veteran cars to modern supercars.

400+ vehiclesSupercar galleryMotoring history
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Clarks Village
Theme ParksStreet, Somerset

Clarks Village

Somerset's premier outdoor shopping destination set in the historic home of Clarks shoes. Over 90 designer and high street brands, plus restaurants and family attractions.

90+ brandsHistoric settingFamily friendly
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Tropiquaria
Farms & AnimalsWashford, Watchet

Tropiquaria

A unique indoor tropical zoo and adventure park set in a 1930s BBC transmitter station. Home to exotic animals, an indoor adventure play area, and a pirate ship.

Tropical zooAdventure playPirate ship
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Blake Museum
MuseumsBridgwater

Blake Museum

Discover the history of Bridgwater and the surrounding area, from the Battle of Sedgemoor to the town's industrial heritage. Home to artefacts from the Monmouth Rebellion.

Local historyBattle of SedgemoorFree entry
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Somerset Levels Boat Trips
Boats & WaterwaysLangport, Somerset

Somerset Levels Boat Trips

Glide through the tranquil Somerset Levels on a guided boat trip, spotting wildlife including herons, kingfishers, and otters along the River Parrett and its tributaries.

Wildlife spottingGuided toursRiver Parrett
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Barrington Court
Heritage SitesBarrington, Ilminster

Barrington Court

A stunning Tudor manor house managed by the National Trust, surrounded by beautiful walled gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll. One of the first properties acquired by the National Trust.

Tudor manorJekyll gardensNational Trust
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Cheddar Gorge & Caves
Heritage SitesCheddar, Somerset

Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Britain's largest gorge and home to spectacular show caves, including Gough's Cave where the 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man was discovered. Cliff-top walks with breathtaking views.

Show cavesCheddar ManCliff-top walks
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