The region of Somerset and Avon is a cultural feast for anyone visiting the area. Somerset and Avon has a mix of major metropolitain areas combined with wonderful countryside landscapes and the Mendips making it a fantastic destination for a family holiday.
There is a lot of history in Somerset and Avon with Bristol being a big part of British maritime history, Bath is well known for being used as a spa resort by the Romans and you have Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury and Wells. These locations all have a range of different historical and modern attractions that everyone will love. Somerset also has Exmoor National Park and is blessed with some beautiful coastline beaches for you to explore. Somerset’s beach resorts offer the traditional British seaside holiday with resorts such as Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Minehead offering donkey rides, fish and chips and amusement arcades.
There is a wide variety of accommodation on offer in Somerset and Avon. There are plenty of places to stay in Bristol and the other towns and cities with the usual types of hotels, apartments and B&BS available. For those that are more inclined to stay in a relaxing rural location then you will be pleased to know that there is plenty of accommodation like this available. If you enjoy outdoor pursuits then you will be able to find a number of campsites and caravan parks in rural Somerset. These campsites are typically close to the coastline and you’ll be able to travel to destinations such as Cheddar Gorge and Caves and Glastonbury Tor.
Another option is to stay in one of many luxury holiday cottages in Somerset and Avon where you will be able to enjoy all the comforts that you would have at home. If you are traveling with a large group or have a large family then a self catering holiday cottage will be perfect for you. When you stay in a cottage like this you can use it as a base for traveling to all the different tourist attractions as well as preparing your own meals when and where you want. Some of the holiday cottages in Somerset come with beautiful gardens that are fantastic in the Summer. Some of the cottages also come with above ground swimming pools which are great for children. You can even bring your dog along with many pet friendly cottages available.
There are a number of tourist attractions that children of all ages will enjoy. There are a number of country parks such as Court Farm Country Park, The Fun Farm and the Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre. Children and adults will enjoy a day out at Wookey Hole Caves and Paper Mill where you will be able to search for the witch of Wookey Hole. Cricket St Thomas house and gardens provide a good day out with Bristol Zoo offering an amazing world of animals to inspire and amaze children and parents.
Somerset and Avon have a variety of wonderful food and drinks that you can sample at one of the regions many fine restaurants. Lots of local restaurants serve traditional food and drink from the region as well as more typical food that you would expect to find in most towns and cities. Culinary delights from all over the world can be found in Bristol restaurants. Somerset is also well known for it locally made cider and ales. There are many opportunities to see the process with brewery tours often on offer. What ever you decide to do Somerset and Avon provide the perfect attractions for a holiday in the UK.
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