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Looking for places to go or things to do in Somerset? You have come to the right place! As you can see we have plenty of ideas for fun family days out, For details on any of the attractions listed below, just click the attraction name or 'Go Find it' link Somerset Visitor Attractions - Page 1 of 3 Page:
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In 1206 King John granted land for residence and deer park to Bishop Jocelin and here the story of the Bishops Palce in Wells begins.
The vaulted entrance hall and undercroft date from this time and towards the end of the 13th century, Bishop burnell added both the Great Hall and the Bishops chapel. This has recently been restored. A Jacobean ...
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This fun park has 40 rides with something for all ages. There are roller coasters, boat rides, dodgems, pony rides, terror castle (With scares imported from Hollywood!), go karts, waltzers, 'Disco Fever', laser quest and many more such as Canoe River children’s boat ride, Be sure to try out 'XTreme' 130 foot of terror, and the Shock Wave super loo...
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The ancient Chalice Well, which has never failed to flow is considered by many to be a symbol of life, and by some as a gateway to the spirit world.
Amoungst the oldest of Holy wells in Britain, the Chalice well has been used for over 2000 years, thought to be visited by prehistoric tribes.
Walk up the cobbled path to the gardens which featu...
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There is plenty to do for all at the family at this amazing interactive animal and falconry centre. It is set in the 15 century farmshead where you can see birds of prey, small animals, ponies, calves and lambs.
The falconry activities include Falconry Experience Days/half days - including interactive flying display, owl hour and hawk walk, Eag...
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This is an exciting 2 and a half hour (approx) excursion which departs from the Exmoor White Horse Inn at Exford in the morning and afternoon. There are also "dawn Breaks" and "Sunset Specials" - details available on request.
Children are welcome on the 8 person Landrover. The tour takes you to little known parts of Exmoor moorlands with panar...
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Set in 51 acres of lovely Somerset Countryside about 300 unwanted or retired animals are cared for. They vary in size from horses to chipmunks.
There is a nature trail, dragonfly ponds and a conservation area as well as a collection of vintage agricultural machinery. The site is non - smoking and picnic tables are set around.
There is n...
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This museum has the biggest collection of Naval aircraft in Europe which has won awards for 'Aircraft Carrier Experience'. The museum hosts the first British built concorde, along with many other restored and replica exhibits displayed across four halls including: Albatros, Short 184, Sopwith Camel, Sopwith Triplane, Fokker DR1, Sopwith Baby, Sopwi...
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More than 900 years of history are here in this former Cistercian monestry with 300 acres of award winning gardens which include Englands most high powered fountain. This Stately Home makes a stunning venue for Weddings and other Celebrations.
Forde Abbey is a living, working estate and a family home founded in 1140 as a Monastery and has been a...
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Feel the history in the astmopheric ruins of Englands largest Abbey set in 36 acres of parkland.
In the spring you can see Snowdrops, Daffodils and Bluebells follow and wild flowers later in the year.
From April to October characters from the Abbey's past make history come alive. See king Arthur's tomb and grave in the ledgendary burial plac...
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