Visitors sit outside having tea and scones in the cafe tea garden at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire — Visitors in spring enjoying a hot drink and scone outside | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Places to eat in Somerset

Find the perfect places to eat and refuel after your adventures in Somerset. There are plenty of tea-rooms and cafés serving a wide variety of food and drinks for the whole family to enjoy.

Visitors sat around a bench having lunch outside at Trerice, Cornwall

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Barrington Court

Fuel up at Barrington Court’s café, find a souvenir at the shop, browse pre-loved page turners at the Book Barn, and discover local artists at the craft studios.

A woman eating a scone at Glendurgan Gardens

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Montacute House

Whether it’s a quick bite to eat or some retail therapy you’re looking for, Montacute House is sure to have something for you.

Catering assistant with a tray of coffee and hot chocolate in the cafe at Llanerchaeron, Wales.

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Dunster Castle

There are several places to enjoy a bite to eat and a drink during your visit to Dunster Castle and Watermill. Find out more about what each outlet has to offer.

Visitors sat outside enjoying refreshments from the Courtyard Café at Fyne Court

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Fyne Court

Why not pop by the Courtyard Café and treat yourself to a drink or a tasty treat? Or delve into your next adventure by picking up something from the second-hand bookshop?

View of the White Garden at Barrington Court

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Barrington Court

There's lots of picnic spots to choose from at Barrington Court from splendid gardens and orchard areas, to lush unspoilt countryside.

The Courtyard at Fyne Court in early autumn

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Fyne Court

Relax and enjoy your alfresco feast in the courtyard, by the dipping pond or why not set up a den and picnic surrounded by nature?

Golden sunshine lights up a view of Montacute House, surrounded by autumn trees

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Montacute House

There are lots of choice picnic spots to discover at Montacute if you need some shelter from a sudden spot of rain.

View from Horner Wood towards Selworthy village and Selworthy Beacon at Holnicote Estate, Somerset

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Selworthy

A picturesque village on the Holnicote Estate and a lovely place for a picnic. From the village you can find plenty of space in the beautiful Selworthy woods.

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Wellington Monument

Situated on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, the recently restored Wellington Monument offers views out across Somerset and is surrounded by a far-reaching views - perfect for a picnic.

The view from Gorge Walk at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, with rocky outcrops and thickly wooded gorge sides, and far-reaching countryside views

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Cheddar Gorge

Britain’s largest gorge at almost 400 feet deep, Cheddar Gorge offers amazing views both across the Somerset levels. For a fun day out pack a picnic and walk the gorge trail.