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Somerset Levels Somerset begins at the Devon border where the expanse of Exmoor harbours such places as Stogumber, Lyndale, Roadwater and Timberscombe. This is the area immortalised by Blackmore’s novel “Lorna Doone”, a place where natural beauty allows the imagination to roam at will.

The Somerset coast has much to offer the visitor. Burnham-on-Sea has been a popular resort since Edwardian times. A little inland is Lympsham, close to the larger resort of Weston-super-Mare. An ideal centre further from the coast is Chapel Allerton near the Cheddar Gorge, famous for its caves, such as Wookey Hole, and of course for the cheese.

Glastonbury Tor Claverton, with its American museum and Pumping Station on the River Avon, is worth a visit. It is close to the beautiful Georgian spa city of Bath. The Somerset Levels are yet another beautiful area of the county, where one finds Glastonbury famous for the tor, with its ancient ruins, and for the annual music festival.

Shepton Mallet, the historic market town set in the Mendips Hills, is home to one of the major agricultural shows. Also below the Mendips is the historic city of Wells, an attractive market town boasting a large cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. Taunton has more to offer in the way of shopping but also has an attractive old town centre.

Wiltshire has its own attractions, the most important of which is probably Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain. The ancient village of Avebury, near Marlborough, is also a World Heritage Site with one of Europe’s largest stone circles and an interesting museum.

Salisbury, once known as Old Sarum, is home to one of the world’s greatest medieval cathedrals. The city is surrounded by countryside ideal for walking, cycling and many other outdoor activities. Among other sights to see are the eight white horses carved into the hillsides. Most of the county has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty and it is easy to see why.

WILTSHIRE ATTRACTIONS
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Marlborough	Tel: 01980 629438
Avebury Stone Circle, Marlborough	Avebury Stone Circle is the largest henge in Britain at almost 330 metres diameter and dates from around 1800 BC
Salisbury Cathedral	Magnificent Gothic style building dating from 1220. World's tallest medieval structure. Tel:01722 555120
Stonehenge, Amesbury	4000 year old monument. Debate continues on whether Stonehenge's creators were sun worshippers or just building a large and elaborate astronomical calendar.
Longleat House & Safari Park, Warminster	Safari Park located in extensive grounds of stately home. Mazes, coarse fishing and many special events throughout the year. Tel: 01985 844400



SOMERSET ATTRACTIONS
Cheddar Gorge	Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are the result of million-year-old Ice Age glaciers carving out river beds Tel: 01934 742343
Cottages from the Somerset Guide	Over 200 self catering cottages throughout rural and coastal Somerset