An old almshouse has been imaginatively converted into a bistro. The town’s merchant guild founded an almshouse here in 1480. The opening of the Axbridge Union Workhouse made the almshouse redundant in Victorian times. It lay derelict for years until...

The two compartments of Axbridge church wells are positioned under late medieval chamfered arches, and were restored during the latter part of the 19th Century. The well’s source is off a hill which runs into a pond to the north-east...

This timber-framed house might be fine enough for royalty, but it has no association with King John. It seems someone guessed that it had and gave it the name. It was built around 1500 as shops on the ground floor,...

The parish church of Axbridge has an astonishing ceiling. The present church was built around 1400, but the nave ceiling is a later elaboration. It was created in 1636 by a local craftsman, George Drayton. Made in plaster, it mimics...

King John’s Hunting Lodge offers visitors a fascinating look at a time when the country was a very different place. This lodge would have actually been frequented by the king and his hunting party as they went out on...

Explore the 23 acres of delightful Somerset countryside, home to lots of friendly animals. Make friends with the farm animals and enjoy our seasonal treasure hunt. Join the cuddle club and hold the baby rabbits and small pets in the...

If you enjoy the romanticism of the Middle Ages, but not its discomforts, Banwell Castle is the perfect place. It is a Victorian replacement for a medieval castle. The original castle was the stronghold of the Bishops of Bath and...

Without a doubt, this is one of the most dramatic pieces of coastline in all of Somerset, and has been managed by the National Trust since 1954. It is a coastal headland that extends for a mile and a...

Hailed as the South West’s largest fun park, Brean Leisure Park is the ideal place to go if you’re looking for a great family day out. With over 30 rides and attractions including, roundabouts, waltzers, dodgems, the Canoe River, laser...

At Cheddar Caves & Gorge you’ll find beauty and pre-history explored with the latest technology. Visit Britain’s two most beautifully illuminated showcaves – Gough’s Cave and the stunning colours of Cox’s Cave – plus “The Crystal Quest”, a dark walk...

This is one of the few dairies still hand making traditional cheddar, and is the only one in the village of Cheddar, The process is as close as possible to the way cheddar was made originally, with the skill and...

This unique collection brings together over seventy helicopters into one place at the museum in Weston Super Mare. As a visitor you will have the chance to browse around the aircraft and in some cases get inside and look...

This museum has been specifically designed to engage both the young and old visitor, offering an exciting and interactive place to visit. Go back in time to discover prehistoric Somerset and the way that our ancient ancestors once lived....

To celebrate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee in 1887, Bishop Hervey gave Wells a park. He granted the town land alongside the Bishop’s Palace. So now children play in front of the medieval barn that once held produce from the bishop’s farm....

Britain’s most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. Wander through the prehistoric valley of the Dinosaurs featuring King Kong and relax in our magical fairy garden. The 19th Century Paper Mill houses a variety of...