The region of Somerset and Avon is a cultural feast for anyone visiting the area. Somerset and Avon has a mix of major metropolitain areas combined with wonderful countryside landscapes and the Mendips making it a fantastic destination for a family holiday.

There is a lot of history in Somerset and Avon with Bristol being a big part of British maritime history, Bath is well known for being used as a spa resort by the Romans and you have Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury and Wells. All of these towns and cities have a wide variety of different historical attractions that you can visit. Somerset is also the home to most of the Exmoor National Park and has some of the most beautiful beaches and sand dunes in the country. Somerset’s beach resorts offer the traditional British seaside holiday with resorts such as Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Minehead offering donkey rides, fish and chips and amusement arcades.

Somerset and Avon have accommodation to suit everyones needs with a wide range of different places to stay on offer. If you are staying in one of the towns or cities then you’ll be pleased that there are your typical places to stay in Bristol and other towns offering hotels and apartments. If you would prefer a more rural location then there are plenty of accommodations available. If you enjoy outdoor pursuits then you will be able to find a number of campsites and caravan parks in rural Somerset. From here you will be able to travel to sights like Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge and Wells Cathedral.

Another option is to stay in one of many luxury holiday cottages in Somerset where you will be able to enjoy all the comforts that you would have at home. A self catering cottage is a perfect solution for large groups and families. When you stay in a cottage like this you can use it as a base for traveling to all the different tourist attractions as well as preparing your own meals when and where you want. You will find that the majority of holiday cottages in Somerset have exquisit gardens that are perfect for children to play in and some even come complete with above ground swimming pools and hot tubs. You can even bring your dog along with many pet friendly cottages available.

A family holiday in Somerset will benefit from the number of tourist attractions for kids of all ages. Somerset has several country park attractions including Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre, Court Farm Country Park and The Fun Farm. Your kids will love Wookey Hole Caves and Paper Mill where they will be able to walk through the caves in search of the Wookey Hole Witch. Cricket St Thomas house and gardens provide a good day out with Bristol Zoo offering an amazing world of animals to inspire and amaze children and parents.

If you are interested in sampling the regions culinary delights then you will pleased to hear that Somerset and Avon has an abundance of wonderful restaurants. Lots of local restaurants serve traditional food and drink from the region as well as more typical food that you would expect to find in most towns and cities. Culinary delights from all over the world can be found in Bristol restaurants. Somerset is also well known for it locally made cider and ales. There are a number of cider farmhouses you can visit as well as brewery tours where you will be able to sample traditionally produced drinks. What ever you decide to do Somerset and Avon provide the perfect attractions for a holiday in the UK.

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