local area

Somerset is a county of contrasts; a stack of scenic landmarks and an array of outstanding attractions.

On the cusp of Exmoor, dramatic walks reveal unusual wildlife such as Red Deer and Exmoor ponies, whilst the Minehead area offers falconries and animal farms, wildlife parks and golf courses.

With Butlins nearby, it is an action-packed region for families, but with lots of traditional scenic features from Dunster Castle to Cleeve Abbey Monastery to experience.

Pretty villages and harbours, as well as outstanding beaches, Blue Anchor genuinely has something for everyone.

Dunster Castle - Events throughout the season Tel: 01643 821314

West Somerset Steam Railway - Events throughout the year Tel: 01643 704966

Exmoor National Park - Stunning landscapes, wilderness and tranquillity, rare in southern England, and a warm rural welcome await you on Exmoor, one of Britain's breathing places; and the glimpse of wild Red Deer or the native Exmoor Pony, are just a couple of the delights that make Exmoor special, Tel: 01398 323665

Clarks Village Outlet Centre offers over 90 stores, restaurants and cafes, plus plenty to entertain the whole family, Tel: 01458 840 064

The Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the flying arm of the Royal Navy,Tel: 01935 840565

Wookey Hole Caves - go and see the Witch of Wookey in Britains' most spectacular caves and wander through the prehistoric valley of the Dinosaurs, Tel: 01749 672243

Tarka Trail - Over 30 miles of the Tarka Trail is available to cyclists between Braunton and Meeth, using the old railways of North Devon, Tel: 01237 423655

Cleeve Abbey - The picturesque Cistercian Abbey of Cleeve boasts the most impressively complete and unaltered set of monastic cloister buildings in England, Tel: 01984 640377