| Editorial Section - Area Information, The Levels and Moors, Somerset |
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Contact details
South Somerset
www.southsomerset.gov.uk |
SOUTH SOMERSET |
Rural England at its very best
Soft landscapes, hidden farmsteads, historic town and picturesque villages, handsome country houses and glorious gardens, all cradled in 370 square miles of gentle hills and vales.
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The Perfect Country Break |
Enjoy the facilities of well-appointed hotels, the homely charm of country farmhouses, the atmosphere of traditional village inns or the friendly informality of bed and breakfasts.
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| Classic Gardens |
Capture the essence of the classic English Garden at our nine wonderful gardens, each a masterpiece in its class, tucked away in the peaceful countryside.
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| Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding |
South Somerset is perfect walking and riding country with more than 1,100 miles of paths and tracks. For cyclists, there is an 80 mile circular route following the quietest, prettiest lanes, which can be done in leisurely stages.
Ham Hill Country Park won an award in 2000 for its linked up network of definitive bridleways and open access for horse riders. |
| Eat and drink |
Discover the wholesome, natural tastes of South Somerset - cider, beer and wine; breads and pastries; butter, cheese and eggs; meat and poultry; seasonal fruits and vegetables - enjoy them in restaurants and country pubs renowned for top quality local cuisine. |
| So much to see and do |
Festivals and fairs, carnivals and concerts, sports and shows, horse trials and farming displays, priceless properties and fascinating museums, art and craft exhibitions, flower shows - you'll be spoilt for choice.
www.southsomersetwalking.co.uk
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| Getting Here... |
Located midway between Somerset and Dorset coastlines and just over 100 miles west of London, South Somerset is easy to reach from all directions by public and private transport. The A303 trunk road bisects the district; M5 Junctions 24 and 25 are nearby; trains run from Paddington, Waterloo and Bristol; Bristol airport is 35 miles away.
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Tourist Information Centres
The following Tourist Information Centres will be happy to offer information, help and advice to all visitors to Somerset.
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Chard Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1PP
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01460 67463
email: [email protected]
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Yeovil Tourist Information Centre
Petters House, Petters Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1SH |
01935 462991/462992
email: [email protected] |
South Somerset Tourist Information Centre (seasonal)
Cartgate Picnic Site, A3088/A303, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6RA |
01935 829333
email: [email protected] |
USEFUL WEBSITES TO VISIT:
www.southsomerset.gov.uk
(South Somerset District Council website for further information about countryside and rights of way in South Somerset.)
www.celebratingsomerset.com/willow
www.country-breaks.com
(South Somerset's tourism website for more information about things to see and do in the area, order brochures and accommodation information.)
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