Sandra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton
Heathcote RoadFascinating museum, great for the children.
National Trust - Montacute House
National Trust, beautiful house and gardens.
Within an hours drive. Beautiful area, including Chesil Beach, Abbotsbury Swannery.
194 locals recommend
Jurassic Coast
Within an hours drive. Beautiful area, including Chesil Beach, Abbotsbury Swannery.
Yeovil
Local town, cinema, ten pin bowling and Country Park.
Historic area. You can visit the caves or just stroll around and soak up the atmosphere. Has gift shops and cafés.
Plus a wonderful circular walk if you're feeling energetic.
497 locals recommend
Cheddar Gorge
Historic area. You can visit the caves or just stroll around and soak up the atmosphere. Has gift shops and cafés.
Plus a wonderful circular walk if you're feeling energetic.
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetGreat place to take the children.
Forde Abbey House and Gardens
Another beautiful house and gardens to visit.
Small market town within 10 minute drive. Small independent shops, deli, boutique, gift shop and the best chocolate shop for miles tucked down a little side street.
29 locals recommend
Somerton
Small market town within 10 minute drive. Small independent shops, deli, boutique, gift shop and the best chocolate shop for miles tucked down a little side street.
Small historic Abbey within walking distance. Often supports local thespian societies during the summer months.
6 locals recommend
Muchelney Abbey
Law LaneSmall historic Abbey within walking distance. Often supports local thespian societies during the summer months.
John Leach's Muchelney Pottery
MuchelneyFamous local Potter within walking distance.
Haynes International Motor Museum
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayLulworth Cove
Beautiful part of Dorset with lovely walks and the famous arch.
Durdle Door
Next to Lulworth Cove worth combining a trip.
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadFor all those into anything military
Lytes Cary Court
Relax and just wonder around.
Wells is a lovely little town with an amazing cathedral. The Bishops Palace too worth a visit and also the Friday food market .
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenWells is a lovely little town with an amazing cathedral. The Bishops Palace too worth a visit and also the Friday food market .
Good place for walking/cycling as off road so no traffic. Check out paddle board and kayak hire for an afternoon with a difference.
11 locals recommend
Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
Good place for walking/cycling as off road so no traffic. Check out paddle board and kayak hire for an afternoon with a difference.
Sightseeing
National Trust - Montacute House
National Trust, beautiful house and gardens.
Venture around the levels and find this great little place.
Lovely little cafe, interesting little museum and a great way to spend a couple of hours.
30 locals recommend
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre
Stoke RoadVenture around the levels and find this great little place.
Lovely little cafe, interesting little museum and a great way to spend a couple of hours.
Sightseeing
Clarks Village
Great outlet shopping.
Sightseeing
Visit the famous town of Glastonbury. There is The Tor, Abbey and some wonderful whacky shops.
229 locals recommend
Glastonbury
Visit the famous town of Glastonbury. There is The Tor, Abbey and some wonderful whacky shops.
Sightseeing
Local town within 5 minutes drive. Supermarket, take aways and lovely cafes.
26 locals recommend
Langport
Local town within 5 minutes drive. Supermarket, take aways and lovely cafes.
Sightseeing
Yandles Arts & Crafts Store
HurstClose to Martock. If you like Arts and Crafts this is worth a trip.
Sightseeing
Barrington Court
National Trust, lovely house gardens and small craft shops.
Part of the jurassic coast. Great place for fossil hunting, beach, and lovely walks within 45 minutes.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
Part of the jurassic coast. Great place for fossil hunting, beach, and lovely walks within 45 minutes.