Somerset
Properties and events in Somerset
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Abbey House Glastonbury open day
Abbey House - part of the Glastonbury Abbey estate - opens its doors and welcomes you into the often overlooked post-Dissolution history of the abbey site and its inhabitants.
Brean Down Guided Tour
Discover over 10,000 years of history at Brean Down on a free guided walk with one of our knowledgeable guides.
Carhampton Church Tower
Climb the spiral staircase up the church tower to see where ringing takes place, the bells and the extensive views from the top.
Dawe's Twineworks
Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker, celebrates the former flax and hemp twine and sailcloth industries of south Somerset and west Dorset which flourished in the age of sail. It is now the only surviving Victorian Twineworks in the UK - and it works.
Glastonbury Tribunal
Free entry to a fine, historic town house in Glastonbury. Dating from the late 15th century, the house is also the home of the Iron Age 'Glastonbury Lake Village' collection and an award winning garden.
Hinton Watermill
The last remaining watermill on the river yeo in Somerset, built in 1800 by William Smith Geologist and Canal builder, unique in having 450 m of tunnels supplying the water. Originally built with a water wheel but now has a Victorian turbine 1893.
Lytes Cary Manor
Lytes Cary is a medieval manor - a home created and loved by two families: the Lytes, and the Jenners. The house is surrounded by an Arts and Crafts-inspired garden, and the wider estate invites for a stroll on one of the three waymarked walks.
Pilton Barn
A 14th century barn, ravaged by fire in the 1960s but lovingly restored by Pilton Barn Trust, chaired by Michael Eavis of Glastonbury Festival fame. The building's roof was rebuilt in English green oak with grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund
St James Church Taunton
Come and see us.Our Church Tower will be open, celebrating 150 years since it was rebuilt in 1875. Displays of church and local history - Stories of our building, it's 850 year history and people from past and present involved with its development.
Sweet Track Walk
Step back in time and tread the ancient paths of Neolithic Britain with a guided walk along the famed Sweet Track on the Somerset Levels.
Taunton Unitarian Chapel
This early 18th century chapel is the oldest dissenting place of worship in Taunton. The interior is worth a close look as it originates from when the chapel was built in 1721. It also has a magnificent brass chandelier presented in 1728.
The splendid and surprising stones of Wells
The City of Wells is a medieval gem where the splendid Cathedral and St Cuthbert's Church in particular have beautiful and fascinating stone carvings. Visitors can enjoy these to the full through talks, walks and activities.
Tintinhull Garden
Tintinhull Garden is a place of floral beauty, tranquillity and innovation - a gardener's garden paradise.
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum Steam Up
Come and see the 'award winning' 1861 Easton Amos land drainage machine in action and take a train ride on our 2' narrow gauge railway.