Somerset Travel Guide

England

A coastal town with historic buildings, a rocky beach, and a hill with houses.
A Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and large stained glass windows.
A historic square with classical architecture, including a prominent building with a large arched window and a fountain.
A cathedral interior with intricate ribbed vaults and stained glass windows.
A pathway through a park with red and green foliage, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.

Popular cities in Somerset

A tower on a grassy hill with a sunset in the background.
Glastonbury
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Historical
Explore quaint Glastonbury: its history, bars, festivals and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Glastonbury Tor
  • Glastonbury Abbey
  • Chalice Well
A large Gothic cathedral with twin towers and intricate stonework.
Wells
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Cathedrals
Quaint Wells awaits: its cathedral, dining, castle and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Wells Cathedral
A coastal town with historic buildings, a rocky beach, and a hill with houses.
Minehead
Known for Friendly people, Small town and Relaxing
Explore quaint Minehead: its castle, gardens, countryside and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Dunster Castle
A rural landscape with rolling hills, a solitary tree, and a forested area.
Taunton
Known for Friendly people, Coffee and Countryside
Escape to trendy Taunton! Enjoy its gardens, countryside and coffee.
A large, historic castle with multiple towers and arched windows.
Chard
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Bars
Come to trendy Chard and enjoy its bars, countryside and gardens.
A beach with a wooden groyne and a distant island under a cloudy sky.
Bridgwater
Known for Countryside, Hills and Secluded
Come to upscale Bridgwater and enjoy its countryside, cocktail bars and history.

Stay near popular Somerset attractions