Places of Interest

Savour the best of Somerset and experience retail therapy combined with places of special interest. This unique group travel package combines rail and coach travel and offers excellent value for money.

Travel in comfort from London to enjoy:

A three hour morning shopping trip with up to 60% off famous brands in over 90 stores at Clarks Village, the home of unmissable shopping.

In the afternoon choose from one of six great Somerset attractions:

• Cheddar Gorge
• Wookey Hole
• Hestercombe Gardens
• The Roman Baths
• Glastonbury Abbey
• West Somerset Railway

Or stay overnight to see more.

Clarks Village

Clarks Village is the jewel of Somerset, with over 90 stores offering up to 60% off RRP everyday.

Enjoy a wide choice of fashion, homeware, sportswear and gift ideas - outlet shopping has never been more enjoyable. With new stock arriving daily, there is always something special to make your trip worthwhile.

Clarks Village offers designer labels and famous names from the high street including GAP, Monsoon, Coast, Jaeger, Timberland, Joules, Marks & Spencer, Next, Clarks and Nike. So, if you adore great brands, but dislike high prices, you'll just love Clarks Village.

There is also heaps to keep the kids entertained, with King Arthur's Castle and an infants play area, plus our traditional authentic carousel.

Cheddar Gorge

The finest example of 'karst' limestone scenery in Britain with dramatic cliffs rising to 450ft and two beautiful stalactite caverns.

The 3-mile-long Gorge, created by Ice Age meltwaters, was home to our Hunter-gatherer ancestors for 40,000 years, and today is a famous tourist beauty spot and a nature reserve for rare British wildlife.

Hestercombe Gardens

Hestercombe is a unique collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design.

All have undergone acclaimed restoration works and today provide important examples of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop. Hestercombe offers a great destination for an exciting short stop or a wonderful leisurely day out.

Wookey Hole

Ideally placed in the heart of Somerset, the Wookey Hole Hotel can boast luxury accommodation in picturesque surroundings. Wookey Hole is 2 miles from the medieval city of Wells and 20 miles from Bath and Bristol. Whether you're thinking of a family break, a romantic night away, a group stay or looking for a unique wedding venue, look no further..! Wookey Hotel features: Free broadband WiFi connection An elegant bar and restaurant Easy access to the rest of Wookey Hole's attractions Free car parking The chance to spend more time enjoying a beautiful area of South West England, rich in history and entertainment.

Glastonbury Abbey

Once the grandest and richest Abbey in England. A great Glastonbury experience awaits you here!

Hear tales of the past from monks, kitchen maids and pilgrims and visit the legendary King Arthur's tomb at the earliest Christian sanctuary in Britain.

The Roman Baths

Famed for its hot springs, Bath also houses the best preserved Roman Spa from the ancient world, still flowing with natural hot water.

Delve into the history of this magical monument and admire its architecture and engineering, with the help of brand new displays. A cast of real costumed characters, projections and computer reconstructions bring Roman Britain vividly to life.

West Somerset Railway

20 miles of heritage railway through Somerset's coast and countryside.

A nostalgic ride back in time through beautiful countryside, railway and industrial heritage. The gently rolling Quantock hills and distant Exmoor, the cliffs and coast of the Bristol Channel, Dunster's imposing Castle and Minehead's seaside charm are all waiting to be discovered.

Fleet Air Arm museum

The National Museum of the Royal Navy comprises four Museums, reflecting the fact that the Royal Navy operates on the sea, under the sea, on the land and in the air. Welcome to the Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the flying arm of the Royal Navy. With four exhibition halls, over ninety aircraft and over 2 million records and 30 thousand artefacts the Museum is the world's second largest naval aviation Museum.

Wells Cathedral

The cathedral sits in Wells a Medieval market town within the smallest city in England and the only in Somerset. Wells is a pretty and thriving market town nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills it holds twice weekly markets and has a wide variety of shops, restaurants and pubs. Please browse this site to search for the information you need. The present cathedral was begun about 1175 on a new site to the north of the old minster church. Bishop Reginald de Bohun brought the idea of a revolutionary architectural style from France, and Wells was the first English cathedral to be built entirely in this new Gothic style. The first building phase took about eighty years, building from east to west, culminating in the magnificent West Front. About 300 of its original medieval statues remain: a glorious theatrical stone backdrop for feast day processions.

The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier has been transformed into a 21st Century indoor theme park.

The Grand Pier, which charges no admission fee, is now open all year round and has 16 brand new rides and attractions to satisfy visitors of all ages.

The Pier has some world-class rides and attractions, but it has also retained some of the old favourites, including the Ghost Train and the Dodgems.

There are now a total of 27 bars, shops and restaurants on the Grand Pier, including an Edwardian tea room with stunning sea views of three sides, plus an American-themed Sundaes ice cream parlour.

Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre

A UNIQUE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE 'WITH A DIFFERENCE' INDOOR OWL SHOWS, ALL WEATHER ATTRACTION, TEA GARDENS AND BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION PLUS HORSE-RIDING.

Situated in the Exmoor National Park we have a unique collection of owls, birds of prey and animals in our Visitor Attraction plus outdoor activities where you can participate in full or half day bird of prey experiences, owl experiences and excellent horse-riding over Exmoor together with comfortable, quality bed and breakfast near Porlock, in the Vale of Porlock, Somerset, UK.

Bed and breakfast in Grade II Listed National Trust Farmhouse - a really special place to stay with beautiful gardens to relax in.

Discover Exmoor...come fly with us, ride with us, stay with us...and you will want to return again and again...

Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre

Come to nationally renowned Secret World and gain a rare glimpse of British wildlife. See behind the scenes of the West Country's busiest wildlife rescue centre and hear fascinating wildlife talks. Bring the family for a unique chance to see young badgers and foxes close up as well as birds of prey, deer, hedgehogs and bats. Children will also enjoy pond-dipping, ferret racing and the play area. Make sure you don't miss one of only 5 weekends a year when this very special place is open to the public.

• Badger Bonanza: 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April
• Wildlife Babies: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th June 2012
• Healing Weekend: 6th, 7th & 8th July 2012
• Tortoise & Hedgehogs: 28th & 29th July 2012
• Nature's Hunters: 25th, 26th & 27th August 2012

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Run wild in 110 acres of stunning Somerset countryside at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, just six miles from Bristol. Get up close to the big zoo animals; from rhinos to rheas, giraffes to gibbons and tigers to tapirs.

Noah's Ark offers a truly hands-on experience; feed and stroke a variety of farm animals including donkeys, camels, deer, chickens and goats. Take part in the free Birds of Prey flight display and watch the Big Cats get fed during the daily talks.

With 12 indoor and outdoor adventure play areas suitable for all ages, there is plenty to do whatever the weather. Daily events include the Animal Show, bottle feeding the lambs and Meet the Reptiles. Round the day off by taking a bumpy tractor ride across the farm and see the stunning views of Wales.

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is open Monday - Saturday, 10.30am-5.00pm. Closed on Sunday.

Why not stay overnight and enjoy more of Somerset at one of these great hotels? Book at one of these hotels and enjoy a discounted stay with one of the many hotels working with us.

Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster

Exmoor hotel offering 3 star accommodation in Dunster village. Group walking holidays are a speciality for which we have our own transport. We have 27 en suite bedrooms and also cater for couples and families. For a special treat or Romantic Break, try a four poster bedroom.

We are a Dog friendly Hotel and also cater for the needs of business travellers; we have a small conference venue. Close to Dunster Castle and the West Somerset Railway, the hotel is ideally located for your Exmoor family holiday.

During the year we offer a range of special breaks which include:

• a music workshop for singers and instrumentalists
• Christmas breaks and New Year breaks with full programme of entertainment
• a painting holiday workshop which takes full advantage of the beautiful scenery and surroundings

Bannatyne Hotels Ltd | Charlton House

Charlton House Spa Hotel offers a range of accommodation suitable for all tastes. Whether you are simply looking for a comfortable room to lay your head, the latest technology to allow you to work from your room or a four poster to impress the one you love, our dedicated team will be delighted to recommend to you a room to suit your needs.

Swan Hotel at Wells

Stunningly located in the shadow of Wells Cathedral, this West Country hotel is steeped in over 500 years of history In the heart of the West Country, the Best Western Swan Hotel has a unique charm offering guests modern amenities in a beautiful and relaxed setting. It has been sympathetically restored and extended, to ensure every comfort within its 48 bedrooms.

Wookey Hole hotel

Ideally placed in the heart of Somerset, the Wookey Hole Hotel can boast luxury accommodation in picturesque surroundings.

Wookey Hole is 2 miles from the medieval city of Wells and 20 miles from Bath and Bristol. Whether you're thinking of a family break, a romantic night away, a group stay or looking for a unique wedding venue, look no further..!

Wookey Hotel features

Free broadband WiFi connection An elegant bar and restaurant Easy access to the rest of Wookey Hole's attractions Free car parking The chance to spend more time enjoying a beautiful area of South West England, rich in history and entertainment.

Holiday Inn Bristol Airport

More guests choose Holiday Inn because we promise a great night's sleep, fantastic food and a rewarding loyalty programme. Ideally situated on the A38, 3 miles from Bristol Airport we are in the ideal location for visiting the beautiful Somerset countryside, with many attractions close by and easy motorway access.

As a thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, whilst you are resident with us we will also offer you 10% off food and beverage when eating from our A La Carte menu.