Travel Tips

Somerset and Avon is a beautiful part of the country which is a treat for anyone that visits. It is blessed with a mix of major towns and cities, beautiful British countryside and historic landscapes making it the perfect holiday destination for the family.

Somerset and Avon have a steep history with the city of Bristol being the centre of the British maritime history, the Roman spa resort of Bath as well as Taunton, Glastonbury, Cheddar and Wells. All of these towns and cities have a wide variety of different historical attractions that you can visit. Somerset is also the home to most of the Exmoor National Park and has some of the most beautiful beaches and sand dunes in the country. The seaside resorts of Burnham-on-Sea, Minehead and Weston-super-Mare offer the traditional British holiday by the sea with amusement arcades, donkey rides and strolls down the pier.

There is a wide variety of accommodation on offer in Somerset and Avon. If you are staying in one of the towns or cities then you’ll be pleased that there are your typical places to stay in Bristol and other towns offering hotels and apartments. If you would prefer a more rural location then there are plenty of accommodations available. If you enjoy camping or staying in a caravan then the region has a number of caravan parks and campsites around the county. From here you will be able to travel to sights like Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge and Wells Cathedral.

Another option is to stay in one of many luxury holiday cottages in Somerset and Avon where you will be able to enjoy all the comforts that you would have at home. A self catering cottage is a perfect solution for large groups and families. You will be able to use the cottage as a base for visiting the different attractions and with full self catering facilities you will be able to choose where and when you eat. Many holiday cottages in Somerset come with beautiful gardens to play in as well as other facilities such as hot tubs or above ground swimming pools. You can even bring your dog along with many pet friendly cottages available.

There are a number of tourist attractions that children of all ages will enjoy. There are a number of country parks such as Court Farm Country Park, The Fun Farm and the Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre. Children and adults will enjoy a day out at Wookey Hole Caves and Paper Mill where you will be able to search for the witch of Wookey Hole. Cricket St Thomas house and gardens provide a good day out with Bristol Zoo offering an amazing world of animals to inspire and amaze children and parents.

If you are interested in sampling the regions culinary delights then you will pleased to hear that Somerset and Avon has an abundance of wonderful restaurants. Lots of local restaurants serve traditional food and drink from the region as well as more typical food that you would expect to find in most towns and cities. Culinary delights from all over the world can be found in Bristol restaurants. Somerset is also well known for it locally made cider and ales. There are a number of cider farmhouses you can visit as well as brewery tours where you will be able to sample traditionally produced drinks. No matter what you decide to do on your holiday, Somerset and Avon have some great attractions that will pleasantly surprise you and your family.

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