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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.
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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 2025 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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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 have now paused for the winter and will resume next spring.
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Tintinhull Garden
A place of floral beauty, tranquility and innovation - a gardener's garden paradise. Re-opens Friday 28 March 2025.
Christmas in and around Somerset
For Christmas 2024 discover magnificent houses, enchanted winter woodlands, Elizabethan revelry and seasonal food and drink in and around Somerset. Here's a few suggestions to start planning your festive visit in 2024.
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.
Places to visit in Somerset car-free
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Somerset you can visit without a car.
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Places you can visit in Somerset without a car
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Somerset that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.
Upcoming events
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Festive lantern making
Fyne Court, Bridgwater, SomersetCreate beautiful festive lanterns to to welcome in the New Year.
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Festive family trail: The Christmas Bauble Thief
Fyne Court, Bridgwater, SomersetOne of our Christmas trees has had all its baubles stolen! Hunt through Fyne Court to uncover who's the secret bauble thief.
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A Country Christmas at Dunster Castle
Dunster Castle and Watermill, Minehead, SomersetWe have something for everyone this Christmas inside the castle and in the gardens. Soak up the festive atmosphere and make Dunster Castle a part of your Christmas traditions.
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Reindeer World Tour: A Christmas journey at Montacute House
Montacute House, SomersetFestive fun for all ages.
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Victorian Kitchen Tours
Dunster Castle and Watermill, Minehead, SomersetGo behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.
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Christmas dinners at the Courtyard Cafe
Montacute House, SomersetEnjoy a two or three course turkey or vegetarian roast dinner on Wednesdays and Sundays at Montacute House. Two courses: £25 Three courses: £30 Price includes a hot drink and mince pie to finish. Children’s mini roast and desert available too.
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Festive Storytelling
Dunster Castle and Watermill, Minehead, SomersetEscape the winter chill and settle down in the warmth of the Morning Room. Enjoy a selection of Christmas stories told by one of our friendly volunteers.
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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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