History and Heritage in Somerset
Glastonbury Tor, nr Glastonbury, Somerset
Prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels.
The dramatic and evocative Tor dominates the surrounding countryside and offers spectacular views over Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.
Holnicote Estate, Minehead, Somerset
Diverse landscape of moor, woods, farms and coast, rich in wildlife.
The Holnicote Estate covers 12,500 acres of Exmoor National Park and includes the high tors of Dunkery and Selworthy Beacons, with breathtaking views in all directions.
Tintinhull Garden, Yeovil, Somerset
A delightful formal garden, created last century around a 17th century manor house, with an attractive kitchen garden.
Mrs Phyllis Reiss created the garden between 1933-1961 around the 17th century manor house. Small pools, varied borders and secluded lawns are enclosed by mellow brick walls and high hedges, in the Hidcote tradition. There is also an attractive kitchen garden.
Wookey Hole Caves And Papermill, Wells, Somerset
Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, the new Wookey Hole, Britain’s Oldest Tourist Attraction is bursting onto the 2008 holiday scene in an explosive mix of HISTORY, MYSTERY & FUN.
With new attractions, great new facilities and the classic glory of Britain's most spectacular underground caverns, the centuries-old site near Wells in Somerset has been given a brand new lease of life.Last year we opened a ‘Valley of the Dinosaurs’. A full size King Kong now sits at the entrance. Come and stroll amongst our full sized dinosaurs, or relax in our ‘Enchanted Fairy Garden’ with fairies, dragons and elves. FUN IN THE MONSTER MILL at the West’s Largest Indoor Attraction.
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