Explore a county that's packed with natural beauty and wildlife
From sandy beaches and coastal cliffs to wooded valleys and stately gardens, there's plenty of scenic countryside to discover around Somerset.
You'll find limestone quarries and deep caves among the Mendip Hills, a 70-square-mile Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Or you can hike through the lowland heath and ancient woodland of the massive Exmoor National Park to see the magnificent views from the summit of Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in the county.
Spot falcons, eagles and hawks at the Birds of Prey Centre in North Somerset, watch wild Red Deer Stags at the 100-acre Deer Rescue Centre near Crewkerne, or see a huge range of flora and fauna across more than 70 different nature reserves dotted around the county.
Retire to an area with a deep heritage to discover
With ancient ruins, prehistoric rocks and architecture from nearly every era, it's no wonder that Somerset's such a popular location for choosing a retirement home.
You can see the remains of one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England at Glastonbury Abbey, explore the hot springs and ancient temple of the Roman Baths in Bath, or admire the profound architecture of the 12th-century Wells Cathedral.
You'll find more than 90 different aircraft on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Bronze Age armour and Roman mosaics at the Museum of Somerset at Taunton Castle, and over 400 cars and motorcycles spanning more than a hundred years of history at the Haynes International Motoring Museum near Yeovil.