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Longleat Safari Park
Lots to see and do here - as well as the safari park, there is Longleat stately home and gardens, plus plenty of activities and attractions to entertain the family.
51.186
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Lord Poulett Arms
Expertly restored 17th Century inn located in the beautiful village of Hinton St George.
Enjoy the best food in the area beside one of the many real fires in an antique filled restaurant.
Enjoy real ale or a real PIMMs whilst playing boule in the walled herb garden. Admire the ancient fives wall from the hammock surrounded by wild flowers in the meadow.
www.lordpoulettarms.com
51.038
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Rock Inn
Country chic dining on the southern fringes of Exmoor, with locally-sourced meats and cheeses, including Exmoor venison pie. There's a proper bar too, with darts and pool room.
www.rockinn.co.uk
51.02002
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Dunkery Beacon
Drive up onto Exmoor from Wheddon Cross and park at Dunkery Gate just as you get on National Trust land, then choose an open moorland walk to the top of Dunkery Beacon via a long or short route, where you will get a view over Porlock and across the Bristol Channel to Wales.
51.154
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51.021
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West Somerset Railway
Take a trip back to the gentile era of steam and soak up the atmosphere of bygone days. Twenty miles of track wends its way through the Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard, northwards below the Quantock Hills to the coast at Watchet and Blue Anchor, arriving at the end of the line at the seaside holiday town of Minehead. Stop off along the way to explore one of the restored stations, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
51.207
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51.282
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50.843
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Runnington Fruit Farm
Fill your punnet with strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants or gooseberries depending what's in season at this small family-run farm in the peaceful Somserset countryside.
www.runningtonfruit.com
50.99235
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50.882
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Exe Valley Trout Smokery and Fishery
Situated in the idyllic Exe Valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Owner Nick Hart is a fishing icon. He wrote The Essential Guide to Fly Fishing and has starred on BBC2's The Urban Chef. Pick his brains or just pick up some fish. Try the rainbow trout; hand-reared and smoked to perfection.
www.exevalleyfishery.co.uk
51.0098
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50.966
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Perry's Farmhouse Cider
The Perry family have been making cider for over 500 years here. Learn about the art of traditional cider making in the heart of Somerset cider country and pick up a couple of flagons to take home.
www.perryscider.co.uk
50.91
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Wimbleball Lake
A vast stretch of water in Exmoor National Park where you can try lessons in sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Permits for angling and fly fishing are available onsite from the Angling and Watersports Centre. For land lovers, there's a tea room, children's playarea, bird watching and walks, including a nine-mile circular walk around the lake and the Woodland Discovery Trail.
www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/wimbl
51.0653
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Ferne Animal Sanctaury
Set in 51 acres of glorious Somerset countryside, Ferne is home to over 300 animlas. Take a stroll on the nature trail, have a picnic and visit the animals from donkeys to chipmunks. Dogs on leads are welcome.
www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org
50.863
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Aerosaurus Balloons
See the South West from the air with hot air balloon flights over Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. Flight meeting locations include Exeter, Tiverton, South Brent and Lee Mill in Devon; Launceston and Bodmin in Cornwall; Taunton, Castle Carey and Yeovil in Somerset, and Sherborne, Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury in Dorset.
www.ballooning.co.uk
50.755
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51.217
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51.1278
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Axbridge
Nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills, Axbridge is a lovely example of an ancient English market town, complete with a medieval square featuring well-preserved half-timbered period buildings. Pottering around the streets of Axbridge you’ll find plenty of friendly little cafes, galleries and unique shops to browse. Hop in the car and within a short drive you’ll be in the heart of the Mendips, a walker’s wonderland, whilst the stunning Cheddar Gorge, with its eerie caves and fascinating geology, is just a couple of miles down the road.
51.287
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51.106
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50.876
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Barrington Court
A Tudor manor house with beautiful gardens divided into ‘rooms’. The kitchen garden supplies the restaurant with lovely homegrown produce. Autumn is the best time to visit the arboretum when it is resplendent with rich golden hues.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
50.961
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Bath
A World Heritage Site due to the splendour of its architecture, including the spectacular Roman baths, Bath draws visitors from around the globe. Although steeped in history, Bath is a thoroughly modern city, too, with fantastic shopping, excellent dining and great entertainment courtesy of a lively music scene and the legendary Theatre Royal. Compact yet with plenty of green spaces, this is a city that begs you to get out of the car and explore by foot to discover the hidden Georgian gems such as the Royal Crescent and Circus.
51.374
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Berrow Beach
Forming part of a seven mile stretch of sand, the flat beach here is perfect for kite sports, walking and horse riding.
51.264
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Blackmore Farm Shop
At the the Blackmore Farm Shop you will find a fantastic selection of locally produced high quality fresh and frozen produce. The Ice Cream is award winning and the coffee shop area serves cakes and refreshments where you can enjoy local art exhibitions.
www.blackmorefarmshop.co.uk
51.143
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Blue Anchor Bay
Not one for sunbathing - the terrain here is rather rocky - but excellent for budding palaeontologists, since there is an abundance of fossils. The limestone in the rocks sparkles with a pink hue.
51.195
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51.182
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Brean Cove Beach
A sandy beach with good parking and easy access. Cliffs shelter the sands and the surrounding countryside is a haven for wildlife.
51.32
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Bridgwater
Sandwiched between the Somerset Levels and the Quantock Hills, Bridgwater’s surroundings are a pastoral paradise. Cycling, walking, horse riding – there are any number of ways to get out into the countryside and breathe the fresh Somerset air. In Bridgwater itself there are plenty of diversions; high street and boutique shopping, some great pubs and two good museums recalling the long and illustrious history of this part of Somerset. Bridgwater’s Guy Fawkes Carnival every November is worth a trip in itself.
51.131
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Bruton House
The menu is based on excellent local ingredients like line-caught fish, hand-dived shellfish, local game and seasonal vegetables.
51.112
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51.404
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Burnham-on-Sea Beach
Boasting England's shortest pier, this forms part of the seven-mile stretch of sand between Burnham-on-Sea and Brean. All that you'd expect from a classic British seaside resort beach, complete with donkey rides and entertainment for the kids in summer, plus all facilities nearby.
51.24
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51.203
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Chard
Surrounded by rich farming countryside, Chard is a classic Somerset market town with a distinct sense of history. Nearby attractions include the breathtaking Forde Abbey, a medieval masterpiece imbued with over 900 years of history and with 30 acres of stunning gardens. A little further afield you’ll find the wildlife park at Cricket St Thomas, with all manner of exotic animals.
50.873
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51.183
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51.274
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Fireside Breaks
Storm watching, star gazing, Dorset rocks and Devon stones - four reasons why we love the South West in winter.
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 | It’s just a quick flit from some of the country’s big cities, yet venture into the Somerset countryside and it feels as though you’ve completely dropped off the 21st Century map. The Quantock Hills, the Somerset Levels, Exmoor - these are places where the ‘real’ world of speeding traffic, stress overloads and continual rush has barely dented daily life, and you’ll find your shoulders dropping and your forehead uncreasing with each hour that passes here.
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