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6 days ago · Somerset, administrative, geographic, and historic county of southwestern England. It is bordered to the northwest by the Bristol Channel, to the north by Gloucestershire, to the east by Wiltshire, to the southeast by Dorset, and to the southwest by Devon. Taunton, in west-central Somerset, is the county town (seat).
Somerset was a shire of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex, and the phrase refers to the wholehearted support the people of Somerset gave to King Alfred in his struggle to save Wessex from Viking invaders.
The ancient county of Somerset is a jewel in the south- west of England, waiting for you to discover all that it has to offer. With its large choice of attractions, events, festivals and famous top-class local food and drink, Somerset is the place to take a break, relax and enjoy yourself.
Welcome to Somerset, where lush countryside landscapes, historic charm, and captivating culture converge to offer an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of South West England, Somerset beckons with its picturesque rolling hills, quaint villages, and meandering rivers.
So, whether you want to experience a fascinating history in Bath, see the biggest gorge in the country, or live the traditional country life in one of Somerset’s AONBs, there are so many things to do in Somerset!
Somerset is a county of contrasts with invigorating coastlines and seaside sandy beaches, gigantic limestone gorges, low-lying wetlands, uplands and moors with panoramic views. Within those contrasts there is a wide choice of things to do in Somerset.
May 3, 2024 · Largely rural and quiet, Somerset is the gateway to the West Country linking popular Hampshire and Wiltshire to the peninsula of Devon and Cornwall. As with so many places in Britain, however, the county is loaded with history and scenery all the more fascinating and accessible because they are so often overlooked.
The North Somerset area boasts Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, as well as the Victorian seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare. There are some amazing walks to be done around Somerset and its many undiscovered treasures.
Somerset is a historic county in the south west of England. There is evidence of human occupation since prehistoric times with hand axes and flint points from the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic eras, and a range of burial mounds, hill forts and other artefacts dating from the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages.
May 1, 2023 · The city of Bath and its glorious Roman and Georgian culture is why most people come to Somerset. And Bath is as good a reason as any, but the county has many more feathers in its cap, at captivating old cities and towns like Wells and Frome and the many cute country villages.
