Welcome to Somerset in Focus
Bordering the Bristol Channel and with excellent transport links, Somerset is the ideal holiday destination.
Pop along to one of Somerset's legendary carnivals
Top Somerset destinations
A host of places to stay and things to do, within easy reach from most parts of the UK.
Focus on Somerset
Somerset in prehistory
The Somerset landscape
The varied landscape of Somerset. Explore the Somerset Levels, walk the Quantock Hills or Exmoor or investigate the mines of the Mendips.
Live Somerset
Somerset. Stay a while in Somerset. Live like a local and eat, drink and breathe all that the area has to offer. Find the best places to eat.
Beaches for everyone
Somerset has a wide variety of beaches to choose from. There's bound to be one with your name on it:
Delve deeper at Doniford near Watchet
Our MUST SEE recommendations
Accommodation
Cottages
Somerset - The land of the Summer people. Find the perfect holiday hideaway... Relax, Restore and Revive yourselves.
Holiday parks
Prefer the all inclusive approach? Somerset's holiday parks offer something for every family and group.
Other options
Let someone else pamper you. Many of Somerset's hotels offer spa facilities and specialised treatments along with stunning sea views. Popular destinations include:
Like to do your own thing? Bring your caravan and travel at your own pace. Or enjoy a great holiday with breakfast thrown by choosing one of the recommended Bed and Breakfasts in the area.
If working to a budget, these days youth hostels offer surprisingly good facilities.
For those of you who want to get back to nature, the county has a large array of campsites with facilities tailored to suit. From the Wild Camper through to large sites offering all the comforts of home (almost).