Find the nearest See & Do in Somerset
Heading to Somerset and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Somerset coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
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Finding the best things to see and do on a Somerset day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next Somerset activity could be.
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- The Holburne Museum of Art is an art collection situated in Sydney Gardens in central Bath, Somerset. Housed in a grade I listed building designed by Charles Harcourt Masters, the museum showcases a large collection of 18th century portraits from English artists, including Gainsborough, Turner and Stubbs. The collection was originally started by Sir William Holburne in the late 19th century and along with paintings includes silver, Italian bronzes, porcelain, glass and furniture. The museum is open all year round and admission is free, although there may be a charge for some temporary exhibitions.
- Muchelney Abbey was founded in the 7th Century by King Ine of Wessex. Muchelney has clearly laid out foundations of the medieval Benedictine abbey (and its Anglo-Saxon predecessor) and a complete early Tudor house in miniature.
- The Building of Bath Collection is a museum dedicated to explaining the building of the Georgian city of Bath during the 18th century. The collection is housed in the Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, a grade II listed church in central Bath. Now owned and managed by the Bath Preservation Trust, the Collection is open to the public every day except Mondays.
- The Basilica of St Gregory the Great at Downside, commonly known as Downside Abbey, is a Catholic Benedictine monastery and the Senior House of the English Benedictine Congregation. One of its main apostolates is a school for children aged nine to eighteen. Its graduates are known as Old Gregorians.
- The International Helicopter Museum features a collection of more than 80 military and civilian helicopters housed on a former RAF base in Weston super Mare in Somerset. Established in 1958 by Elfan ap Rees, the collection has been added to over the last 50 years and now contains helicopters from all over the world, some on display are even rare prototypes. The museum is open throughout the year to visitors
- Tintinhull House is a small 17th Century manor that is not open to the public. The formal gardens designed predominantly by Mrs Reiss (1933-1960) are open to the public with small pools, secluded lawns and beautiful borders divided by low hedges.
- A 14th-century fish house at Meare was once the abode of Glastonbury Abbey fishermen, who fished the, now drained, Meare Pool. Meare is a marshland village, standing on the site of pre-historic lake. The site of the Meare Lake Village is marked by groups of mounds.
- The birthplace of Robert Blake (1598-1657), General-at-Sea, the Admiral Blake Museum houses a fascinating collection of local history and archaeology. There is plenty to see, from life in the earliest settlements to the colourful excitement of Bridgwater Carnival. Opening Times 10.00am – 4.00pm Tuesday – Saturday, from Easter to November.
- Chalice Well is one of Britain’s most ancient wells, located in the Vale of Avalon between the Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Hill. The well is surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards. For over two thousand years this has been a place where people have gathered to drink the waters and find solace, peace and inspiration.
- West Pennard Court Barn is a 15th-century barn with an unusual roof and upper floor made of compacted earth.
- Burnham-on-Sea lifeboat station been around since the first lifeboat around 1836.
- Cheddar Gorge is on the southern area of the Mendip Hills. A spectacular limestone ravine with rocks to a height of 100m (328 ft) and a winding road passes through the gorge for approximately 5 km (3 miles). For the more energetic a footpath follows the top of the gorge on its southern edge. Cheddar cheese was given its name from this area and the caves within the gorge once provided the perfect constant temperature to store the cheese. In the summer open top bus tours travel down the gorge and guided tours of the caves are also available.
