Discover South Somerset

You Are Here:

http://www.visitsouthsomerset.com/index.jsp?articleid=10338 South Somerset Tourism

Things to see & do

Burrow Hill : Images of wild flowers and Burrow Hill in Yeovil

South Somerset has plenty to offer whether you're a local resident wanting to while away an hour, or a visitor to the area wanting to see some new places and do new things over a leisurely break.

Request a brochure from our extensive range - including Discover South Somerset - your local guide.

Choose from world-class museums, classic houses and gardens, a wildlife park, activity centres, art galleries and theatres. Wander around the picturesque villages and bustling market towns and you'll find historic churches and a range of interesting shops.

Explore our Gardens & Nurseries

Cliffs Gate : ...through the gate into the garden...

From the romance and intimacy of Cothay Manor to the more imposing splendour of Forde Abbey, Somerset has gardens to please every eye and mood. Discover the home of English cottage gardening at East Lambrook Manor and the informality of Lower Severalls with its mellow hamstone farmhouse.

Handmade in Somerset

John Leach Gallery and Muchelney Pottery : John Leach Gallery and Muchelney Pottery

Somerset has a flourish creative community with many artist and makers working in the market towns and villages and taking inspiration from the county's varied and unspoilt landscape.

Explore the Countryside

Exploring MacMillan Way : ...get your boots on

With 370 square miles of countryside, the rolling hills, wooded valleys, moors and levels of South Somerset provide the perfect base for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Let Us Entertain You

Octagon Theatre : outside of the Octagon Theatre

There's lots of things to do of an evening around South Somerset, whether eating out, going to the cinema or visiting your local theatre - there's a diverse range of entertainment on offer!

Places to Visit

Lots of things to see and do for big and little people!
Read more about Places to Visit

Classic Gardens

Tucked away in the narrow lanes of the tranquil South Somerset countryside are 8 wonderful gardens. Here you can capture something of the essence of the Classic English Garden. Whether small or large, formal or informal, each garden is among the best of its type and each illustrates the deep-rooted passion which the English have for their gardens. Enjoy this diverse collection of classic gardens set in the beautiful English countryside.
Read more about Classic Gardens