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West Somerset Railway

West Somerset Railway, Somerset, is a heritage steam railway operating between Minehead and Bishop's Lydeard, near Taunton. It is the longest independent railway in Britain, (20 miles).


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Family fun in the heart of Somerset


Among the most magical of natural wonders are the glistening, glacier like formations created in caves from the action of water on limestone. We are lucky enough to have show caves at Cheddar and Wookey Hole. Wookey has the largest underground dome in the UK, a river, a ‘giant’ and a ‘witch’ while Gough’s Cave in Cheddar has chambers known as St Paul’s Cathedral and Solomon’s Temple as well as a black cat.
 
There are big cats of the real variety at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm. In fact there are animals from alpacas to zebras and everything in between at this award-winning hands-on zoo and working farm. On Exmoor, the Owl and Hawk Centre has a large collection of owls and birds of prey that you can watch being flown. Near Crewkerne is the South West Deer Rescue Centre where you can have a rare close-up view of these timid creatures.
 
One brilliant way to see the countryside and the coast is to catch a steam train at one of the smart little stations along the 20-mile track of the UK’s longest heritage railway. The historic steam locomotives, coaches and wagons of the West Somerset Railway are a joy to behold.
 
 
 

Fleet Air Arm Museum
Fleet Air Arm Museum

The all-weather attraction is the perfect place for all the family. With immersive experiences like the Search and Rescue Sea King Helicopter walk through and a walkthrough of the iconic Concorde 002.

Montacute House, National Trust
Montacute House, National Trust

Montacute House is a masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design

Barrington Court, National Trust
Barrington Court, National Trust

Barrington Court, located in the stunning south Somerset countryside, is a charming Tudor manor house complimented beautifully with Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens, apple orchards and a working kitchen garden.

The Jane Austen Centre
The Jane Austen Centre

The Jane Austen Centre is in the heart of the Georgian city of Bath, between the architectural attractions of Queen Square and the Circus, and just a short stroll from Bath Abbey, the Assembly Rooms and the Roman Baths. Come and meet their costumed ‘character’ guides, and enjoy being shown Bath’s fascinating history and its associations with Jane Austen and her family.

Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions
Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions

Wookey Hole Caves is a magical place of caves, legends, and adventure for all ages. It’s an experience millions of years in the making with plenty to do inside and out. Enjoy vintage penny arcades, museums, adventure golf, and soft play zones, and of course the famous, beautiful caves.

Cheddar Gorge & Caves
Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Cheddar Gorge & Caves boasts extraordinary subterranean show caves, awe-inspiring cliffs and holds many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors.

Shepton Mallet Prison
Shepton Mallet Prison

Built in 1610 following on Act introduced by King James I, which stated that all counties had to have their own ‘House of Correction’; Shepton Mallet was the oldest working prison in the United Kingdom...

Brean Play
Brean Play

Brean Play in Somerset is the South-West's BEST indoor soft play attraction. Brean Play at Brean Leisure Park, near Burnham On Sea, Somerset is open all year round and is the perfect place for your children to let off steam whilst you enjoy a nice cup of coffee or a bite to eat. 

Brean Splash
Brean Splash

Brean Splash on the Somerset coast is a family owned business located at Brean Leisure Park in Brean Sands, Somerset 10 mins from M5, J22 Burnham On Sea, Somerset. 

The Grand Pier - Weston-super-Mare
The Grand Pier - Weston-super-Mare

The Grand Pier in Weston super Mare, Somerset is an iconic, indoor theme park destination that offers endless family entertainment for all!


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