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Somerset
From mansion houses and lush gardens to hidden gorges and eye-catching tors. There's something for everyone to enjoy on a day out in Somerset.
Places to visit
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Top places to visit in Somerset
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Montacute House
A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, with towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone and surrounding garden. While the upper floors of the house will remain closed for 2024 there is plenty to see on the ground floor, and in the garden and parkland.
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Dunster Castle and Water Mill
An ancient castle and comfortable country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens
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Barrington Court
An atmospheric fragment of old Somerset; the estate is the vision of Colonel Lyle, with a glorious garden, farm buildings, orchards and a wider estate. Currently open weekends only until Saturday 9 March.
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Stourhead
A Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden bordering Somerset. A magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, a mystical grotto and rare and exotic trees are just some of the things to discover.
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Tyntesfield
An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol
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Tintinhull Garden
A place of floral beauty, tranquillity and innovation - a gardener's garden paradise.
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Fyne Court
A hidden gem in the heart of the Quantock Hills. Explore this wild garden and discover pieces of its history hiding in the undergrowth.
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Prior Park Landscape Garden
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world.
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Wellington Monument
A striking landmark recently restored, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. Tours of the monument take place on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays - click on the button below to book. The countryside is open all year.
Summer holidays in Somerset
A jam-packed summer of fun
Places in Somerset are brimming with fun this summer, with endless adventures and ways to play. Find the best family-friendly places to visit near you and discover the fun-filled activities on offer.
Outdoor theatre in the South West
Come and experience a theatre performance in the great outdoors this summer, with plenty of shows to choose from across the South West. Bring the whole family, a picnic blanket and some popcorn and settle down to watch the show with nature and perhaps a historic house as your backdrop. Browse our programme of shows and find your nearest performance.
Coast and beaches in Somerset
Explore the Somerset coast from wide open beaches to high coastline walks with far-reaching views.
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The beach at Bossington
From Bossington hamlet on the Holnicote estate you can wander down to the pebble beach, where there's plenty of coastal wildlife to spot and far-reaching views.
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Sand Point and Middle Hope
The stunning stretch of coastline around Sand Point and Middle Hope sits north Brean Down. It's one of the most beautiful parts of North Somerset, with a natural pier into the Bristol Channel.
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Brean Down coast
Toward Weston-Super-Mare you'll find Brean Down, a natural pier jutting out into the Bristol Channel.
Castles and forts in Somerset
Discover an ancient castle with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens or explore an Iron Age hillfort repurposed to defend against a possible Napoleonic invasion.
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Dunster Castle
Explore 1,000 years of history at Dunster castle, from its collection of painted leather hangings – the only one of its kind in the UK – to its historic working watermill.
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Cadbury Camp
Sweeping views can be found from the top of Cadbury Camp with buzzards circling overhead, amazing sunsets and a variety of fungi.
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Brean Down
Uncover the secrets of Brean Down as you discover the site of a Roman temple and explore the Palmerston Fort.
Outdoor activities in Somerset
Get active with outdoor activities at a National Trust place near you in Somerset
Get involved
Expand your skills and meet new people when you volunteer with us. You’ll be helping to care for nature and history for many others to enjoy.
Volunteering in Somerset
Whether you help to look after one of Somerset's gardens, give your time to nature conservation or light up the stories of historic places for visitors, you'll find a rewarding role.
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Supporter groups in Somerset
Discover what you could get out of joining a supporter group in Somerset, and where your nearest is. Volunteer, meet up with like-minded individuals and enjoy a programme of talks and trips.
Sustainable travel
Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Somerset? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.
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Sustainable travel in Somerset
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Somerset, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
Upcoming events
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Behind the scenes: Attic Tours
Dunster Castle and Watermill, Minehead, SomersetIf you've always wanted to see more of Dunster Castle, come on an attic tour with one of the castle's knowledgeable tour guides.
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Taunton Garrison Weekend
Dunster Castle and Watermill, Minehead, SomersetTaunton Garrison bring history to life at Dunster Castle with a living history camp, including live musket firing and weapon demonstrations.
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Early Years Mondays
Barrington Court, near Ilminster, SomersetFun and engaging activities for preschool-age children.
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Beaver Enclosure Tours
Selworthy, SomersetA guided walk round the beaver enclosure at the Holnicote estate, lead by our expert ranger team.
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Monthly Markets at Lytes Cary Manor
Lytes Cary Manor, near Somerton, SomersetMarkets are being held at various times throughout the year with lots of unique and creative products available from local artists.
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Thirteenth Night: Malvolio’s Revenge. Outdoor theatre
Fyne Court, Bridgwater, SomersetA chance to experience a new Shakespeare adaptation at Fyne Court
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Living History camp
Dunster Castle and Watermill, Minehead, SomersetDunster Castle's living history volunteers will be bringing the English Civil War to life with a pop-up camp, including live musket firing and weapon demonstrations.
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