Guidebook for Langport and Somerton
Sightseeing
National Trust - Montacute House
Lytes Cary
Forde Abbey
Barrington Court
Haynes International Motor Museum
Wells station
... most amazing Cathedral
The caves are wonderful but there are a lot of children that go there.
164 locals recommend
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetThe caves are wonderful but there are a lot of children that go there.
National Trust - Priest's House
Law LaneA perfect place to visit especially on Wednesday and Saturday when there is a market in the square. You can visit the Cathedral and the Bishops Palace where the Bishops Table hosts a very good lunch or coffee and cake.
295 locals recommend
Wells
A perfect place to visit especially on Wednesday and Saturday when there is a market in the square. You can visit the Cathedral and the Bishops Palace where the Bishops Table hosts a very good lunch or coffee and cake.
Parks & Nature
Cheddar Gorge
A wonderful sight
River Parrett
River Yeo
Right in the very heart of our village is a hill with the most amazing views over the Somerset Levels
Knole
Right in the very heart of our village is a hill with the most amazing views over the Somerset Levels
biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and national nature reserve situated between the village of Shapwick and Westhay. It aims to ensure that wildlife is enhanced and capable of sustaining itself in the face of climate change while guaranteeing farmers and other landowners can continue to use their land profitably.
65 locals recommend
Avalon Marshes Centre
biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and national nature reserve situated between the village of Shapwick and Westhay. It aims to ensure that wildlife is enhanced and capable of sustaining itself in the face of climate change while guaranteeing farmers and other landowners can continue to use their land profitably.
Glastonbury Tor
For it's iconic status and views across the county
Swell Wood
Chalice Well
85-89 Chilkwell StSomewhere peaceful and healing at the foot of Glastonbury Tor.
Shopping
Clarks Village
Designer Outlet shopping village
All the local stores that you would expect including a newly refurbished co-op supermarket, Boots the Chemist, hairdressers, shoe shop, health food shop and library, plus a selection of pubs and restaurants. Once the capital of Wessex
29 locals recommend
Somerton
All the local stores that you would expect including a newly refurbished co-op supermarket, Boots the Chemist, hairdressers, shoe shop, health food shop and library, plus a selection of pubs and restaurants. Once the capital of Wessex
Castle Cary Station
Food Scene
the Devonshire Arms is a Gastro Pub within one mile walking distance of your accommodation. Great food and great feedback from previous guests.
35 locals recommend
The Devonshire Arms Hotel
the Devonshire Arms is a Gastro Pub within one mile walking distance of your accommodation. Great food and great feedback from previous guests.
A more traditional country pub and within a mile so a pleasant walk. Great food and great feedback from previous guests.
9 locals recommend
The Lime Kiln Inn
A more traditional country pub and within a mile so a pleasant walk. Great food and great feedback from previous guests.
The White Hart
Market PlaceNeighbourhoods
Countryside and the City of Wells and Glastonbury, home of the Abby ruins and not far from the Glastonbury Festival site. From Glastonbury Tor you can see far and wide across Somerset. Every direction is signposted.
13 locals recommend
Mendip District
Countryside and the City of Wells and Glastonbury, home of the Abby ruins and not far from the Glastonbury Festival site. From Glastonbury Tor you can see far and wide across Somerset. Every direction is signposted.
If you are staying for a few days, you might like to venture a little further to Dorset. Sherborne and the Jurassic Coast are not far from here.
9 locals recommend
Dorset
If you are staying for a few days, you might like to venture a little further to Dorset. Sherborne and the Jurassic Coast are not far from here.