Sep 4 2010
Tourist Information For Somerset And Avon
Somerset and Avon is a beautiful part of the country which is a treat for anyone that visits. 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.
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 camping or staying in a caravan then the region has a number of caravan parks and campsites around the county. 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 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. 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. Many holiday cottages in Somerset come with beautiful gardens to play in as well as other facilities such as hot tubs or above ground swimming pools. If you want to bring a family pet that you would like to take with you on holiday you will find a number of pet friendly holiday cottages.
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. No matter what you decide to do on your holiday, Somerset and Avon have some great attractions that will pleasantly surprise you and your family.
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