| Somerset has The Mendip Hills - just a short
journey from Bristol and Bath – in the heart of Cheddar Cheese and cider
country... Wells is England’s
smallest city with a majestic cathedral, medieval streets and cobbled market
place. Glastonbury
has the famous Tor and also Glastonbury Abbey, where the monks claimed to have unearthed
the bones of King Arthur. The Somerset Levels is an area where many traditional
skills are kept alive such as willow basket making. In North Somerset, long
sandy beaches and coastal resorts such as Minehead or Burnham-on-Sea contrast
with the dramatic rocky Exmoor coastline.
Wiltshire is a
beautiful county, much of which has been declared an 'Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty'. The World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Avebury are found
here along with world class gardens, historic houses and masterly cathedrals, like
that found in Salisbury.
Walk the White Horse Trail, wander through market towns or explore by bike on
traffic free country lanes and canal towpaths. Discover mystery and magic in ‘Corn Circle’
country.
The City of Bath has many attractions
and is a lively mix of theatre, festivals, good restaurants, sporting
excellence and quality shopping. Be sure to explore the Roman Baths and Bath
Abbey. To the west, Bristol has bags of culture
and heritage thanks to the work of key historic figures like Isambard Kingdom
Brunel who designed the landmark Clifton
Suspension Bridge.
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