Somerset [http://www.somerset.gov.uk/celebratingsomerset/visitors/] is a county in the West Country of England.

Cities

Cities

  • Bath
  • Wells
  • Towns

  • Bridgwater
  • Glastonbury
  • Langport
  • Minehead
  • Taunton
  • Wells
  • Weston-super-Mare
  • Wincanton
  • Yeovil
  • Villages

  • Cheddar
  • Yatton
  • The Exmoor villages of Dunster, Oare, Porlock, Porlock Weir, Selworthy and Winsford are found in the Exmoor article.
  • Fitzhead
  • Other destinations

    Understand

    Because of several local government reorganizations, the exact definition of the county of Somerset depends on whether you are talking about administrative, traditional or postal counties. This article specifically covers the current administrative county of Somerset, plus the unitary district of 'Bath and North East Somerset', most of which was once in the traditional county of Somerset. It does not cover the city of Bristol, which by tradition was a county in its own right.

    Most of the Exmoor National Park is in Somerset, although Devon has the western part. The '''Blackmore Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty''' is also shared with Devon but two fall entirely within '''Somerset'''. These are '''The Quantock Hills''' and '''The Mendip Hills'''.

    Somerset has a small but developing gay and lesbian community, with notable activity in Bath. Information on the gay scene is collated online at [http://www.gaydomerset.com www.gaysomerset.com].

    Talk

    "Gert" or "Gurt" used a lot to express size. (Large)

    Get in

    Get around

    See

  • '''The Tor''' and '''abbey''' in Glastonbury.
  • '''Cheddar Caves'''.
  • The '''Roman baths''' and superb '''Georgian architecture''' in Bath.
  • '''Wookey Hole caves'''.
  • Do

    Eat

    In the summer, local strawberries with Somerset clotted cream.

    Drink

    Cider. There are plenty of opportunities to sample this fine west country drink whilst in Somerset. There are plenty of small farms who will sell you Scrumpy cider, most pubs also serve proper farmhouse Cider, especially out in the countryside. Some of it can be very strong so watch out!

    Sleep

    Gurney Manor Mill in Cannington near Bridgewater. An old mill converted into a guest house. Comfortable rooms with character. Pleasant grounds with water features. Good quality home cooked breakfasts. Approx __60 per room per night. www.gurneymill.freeserve.co.uk

    Get out