Somerset

Somerset

Places in Somerset

Bath

Bath

Bath is a stunning honey-stone city and UNESCO World Heritage Site set in the Somerset hills. Marvel at the remarkably preserved Roman Baths, admire the sweeping Georgian curve of the Royal Crescent, and follow in Jane Austen's footsteps. With thermal spas, elegant shops, riverside walks and abbey views, Bath blends ancient history with refined style — a truly unmissable coach tour destination.
Cheddar

Cheddar

Cheddar is a Somerset destination featuring a dramatic gorge with limestone cliffs and shimmering show caves. Visitors can explore clifftop trails, browse local shops, and discover the village that gave the famous cheese its name by watching traditional cheesemakers at work. The surrounding Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels also offer further exploration.
Dunster

Dunster

Dunster is a charming medieval village on the edge of Exmoor in Somerset. Visitors are drawn to its romantic castle views, terraced gardens, and winding cobbled streets featuring the octagonal Yarn Market. You can explore the ancient priory church and local tearooms, or venture into Exmoor's wooded valleys and heather-covered moors.
Glastonbury

Glastonbury

Glastonbury is a mystical Somerset town famous for the iconic silhouette of Glastonbury Tor and the ruins of its great abbey. Visitors can climb the Tor for breathtaking views, explore legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail, or browse quirky shops along the High Street.
Wells

Wells

Wells is England's smallest city, located beneath Somerset's Mendip Hills. Visitors are drawn to its stunning medieval cathedral, featuring a rare scissor-arch and an ancient working clock. The moated Bishop's Palace, charming Vicars' Close, and a market square with independent shops also highlight this hidden gem, which serves as an ideal base for exploring Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury.
Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare is a much-loved Somerset seaside resort with a huge sandy beach, a Victorian Grand Pier and classic promenade fun. Enjoy donkey rides, amusements and sea views across the Bristol Channel, or explore the wooded slopes and viewpoints of Weston Woods and Worlebury Hill. Easy to reach and full of traditional charm, Weston is a cheerful, great-value spot for a relaxing coach break.

Places of Interest

West Somerset Railway

The West Somerset Railway is England's longest standard gauge heritage line, running from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. Visitors can travel by steam and diesel locomotives through the scenic Quantock Hills and along the Bristol Channel. Highlights include restored stations, dining trains, seasonal events, the Gauge Museum and the coastal views at Blue Anchor.

As the longest standard gauge heritage line in England, the West Somerset Railway stretches about twenty miles from Bishops Lydeard near Taunton to the coast at Minehead. The line originally opened in stages between 1862 and 1874, but it eventually closed in 1973. Since the mid-70s, enthusiasts have worked to reopen it piece by piece, and it now carries passengers through the scenic Quantock Hills and along the Bristol Channel.

Steam and diesel locomotives pull trains into a series of beautifully restored stations, each with its own unique feel and plenty of spots to stop and explore. In Bishops Lydeard, the Gauge Museum is set in an 1862 goods shed and features signalling gear and interactive exhibits, while Blue Anchor provides more railway history alongside great coastal views. With seasonal events, dining trains, and galas, it's a popular destination for anyone visiting West Somerset.

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