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.
Somerset and Avon have a steep history with the city of Bristol being the centre of the British maritime history, the Roman spa resort of Bath as well as Taunton, Glastonbury, Cheddar and Wells. All of these towns and cities have a wide variety of different historical attractions that you can visit. 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.
Somerset and Avon have accommodation to suit everyones needs with a wide range of different places to stay on offer. 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. If you would prefer a more rural location then there are plenty of accommodations 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.
Those that like to enjoy the everyday comforts of life might be more interested in luxury holiday cottages in Somerset and Avon as they have a homely feel to them. A self catering cottage is a perfect solution for large groups and families. You will be able to use the cottage as a base for visiting the different attractions and with full self catering facilities you will be able to choose where and when you eat. You will find that the majority of holiday cottages in Somerset have exquisit gardens that are perfect for children to play in and some even come complete with above ground swimming pools and hot tubs. 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. Your kids will love Wookey Hole Caves and Paper Mill where they will be able to walk through the caves in search of the Wookey Hole Witch. Bristol Zoo is a great day out for the whole family as you can enjoy watching the different types of animals with Cricket St Thomas also offering beautiful gardens and a wildlife park.
If you are interested in sampling the regions culinary delights then you will pleased to hear that Somerset and Avon has an abundance of wonderful 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. You’ll be able to find more exotic menus in Bristol restaurants as there are restaurants serving sushi, chinese and indian cusine. 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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