About
Somerset is a county in southwestern England, set in the Europe's United Kingdom and known above all for its rolling countryside. It makes a gentle, unhurried destination for visitors who want green landscapes, old towns and a taste of rural English life.
What to see
- Glastonbury Abbey, one of the county's best-known historic sites, is a natural first stop for anyone interested in the past.
- The rolling countryside invites walking, cycling and slow drives between villages.
What a visit feels like
Much of Somerset's character comes from its farmland and its orchards. The county is closely linked with traditional cider production, so a visit can easily be built around local producers and the rural routes that connect them. The pace is relaxed, and the best of the county tends to reveal itself over several days rather than a single afternoon.
Because Somerset is a whole county rather than a single town, it works well as a base. Visitors can plan days around a historic site, a stretch of countryside and a meal made with local produce, moving between them at their own speed. Glastonbury Abbey and the surrounding landscape make a particularly good combination for those who enjoy history set against open country.
