Check out the video below to see just some of Somerset beautiful gardens - click bottom right to view full screen mode - courtesy of Visit Somerset
Beautiful Somerset
From the Mendip Hills in the north, to the Quantocks in the west and Blackdowns in the south, Somerset is a county of contrasting landscapes and moods, offering many attractions to visitors keen on exploring its rich heritage and delightful countryside.
For walkers and cyclists seeking a relaxing rural jaunt, the Somerset Levels are perfect touring country, with their meandering quiet lanes and hill-free landscape. These ancient wetlands, rich in wildlife, are home to one of Somerset's oldest traditional skills - willow basket making - an important craft for the production of a wide range of items from lobster pots to hot air balloon baskets!
For the historically minded visitor, the county is a positive treasure trove. There are dozens of fine old churches and historic towns and villages, such as Wells, with the gothic grandeur of its wonderful 12th century cathedral and the nearby moated Bishop's Palace with its famous bell-ringing mute swans. Classic steam trains run along the West Somerset Railway, the UK's longest privately-owned passenger line to the coastal towns of Watchet and Minehead.
For those with a love of myth and legend, Somerset can fascinate you with the legend of King Arthur. Glastonbury Tor is steeped in myth and legent and at Glastonbury Abbey, the ancient Monks claimed to have found the remains of this warrior and his queen Gwynevere. At Athelney stands a monument to another monarch, King Alfred, reminding us of where he burnt the cakes.
There's so much more to Somerset than just it's history. From donkeys on the beach to quaint shops in small towns, or wide open spaces with wildlife all around, there is something her for everyone - and it can all be seen best by bicycle or on foot.
Information courtesy of www.visitsomerset.co.uk
