Explore yourSOMERSET ROUTES

Journeys through Somerset’s exciting heritage

Castle LineOver 30 miles of scenic roads take you tosome of the finest castles, buildings andpalaces in the county. From England'ssmallest city, to Somerset's border withBath, the Castle Line is a must-see route.

Hamstone LineTaking its name from the distinctive honey-coloured stone quarried in the area, thecircular Hamstone Line incorporates 55miles of history and heritage. Discoverstately homes and beautiful gardens nestledbetween traditional orchards and ruralvillages.

Kings’ LineTravel the line named after the area’s royalconnections with King Alfred and themythical King Arthur. Discover 40 miles ofhidden delights with everything from secretgardens and prehistoric settlements tosupercars and fighter planes.

Alfred and Levels LineTravelling through the evocative SomersetLevels and Moors from Taunton to Cheddar,the 45-mile Alfred and Levels Line takes youon a journey stretching back 5000 years.From ancient settlements and legendarykings, to medieval abbeys and civil war sites,the Alfred and Levels Line has it all.

Country LineThe Country Line embodies everything thatmakes Somerset such a varied and idyllicplace to explore. Discover ancient sites,glorious gardens and parks and takeadvantage of the obligatory cricket and ciderstops. This line gives you the taste ofSomerset in just 23 miles.

Quantock & Coast LineThe forked Quantock and Coast Lineencompasses the widest variety of must-seesites. From historic houses, castles andabbeys to collections of modern plastics,boats and dolls, 60 miles of winding scenicroads delivers it all.

Battle LineBy far the longest of the lines, the circular 85mile Battle Line commemorates theimportant part Somerset played in theEnglish Civil War. Taking you through a rangeof different landscapes, see the SomersetLevels, the Mendips, the Polden Hills andcoastline.

From museums, to historic railways,castles, gardens, stately homes andarchaeological sites - Somerset has it all.

Explore your Somerset Routes is youronline guide to exploring the county anddiscovering its hidden gems. Look at themap to find out what's in Somerset, thenchoose a line and explore it at yourleisure. With over 120 sites to choosefrom, there’s something for everyone.

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Find Out MoreThe Somerset Routes website has all the

information you’ll need to explore Somerset’shidden gems. You can search for sites either via themap or by certain criteria, such as historic periodor collection type. It contains information on each

site, highlights forthcoming events, hostsdownloadable itineraries and guides.

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Blue Anchor

Railway Museum

Somerset & Dorset

Railway Museum

(Washford)

Dunster Dolls

Museum

Dunster Castle

Dunster Working

Water Mill

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Rural

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Dovery Manor

Museum (Porlock)

Museum of Methodism

in West Somerset (Porlock)

Burgundy Chapel (Selworthy)

Cleeve Abbey

(Washford)

Watchet

Kilve C

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Stogu

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Nether

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Holnicote Estate

Minehead

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Dunste

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Bakelite Museum (Williton)

Washford Radio Museum(at Tropiquaria)

Watchet Boat Museum

WatchetMarket House Museum

Combe Sydenham Hall & Country Park (Monksilver)

West Somerset Mineral Railway (Brendon Hills)

Water Mill &Rural Life Museum (Bishops Lydeard)

Wellington Museum

Wellington Monument

Sheppy’s Cider Mills

(Bradford-on-Tone)

West Somerset Railway(Bishops Lydeard)

SomersetHeritage

Centre(Norton

Fitzwarren)

Ashbrittle Yew

Dulverton Guildhall

Heritage & Arts Centre

Cothay Manor and Gardens

Atheln

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Willows & Wetlands Centre (Stoke St Gregory)

Castle NerocheNorman Castle

(Blackwater)

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Museum of Somerset & Somerset Military Museum (Taunton)

Barford Park (Enmore)

Fyne Court (Broomfield)

Hestercombe Gardens (Cheddon Fitzpaine)

Somerset Cricket Museum (Taunton)

The LineWood Walk

(Hatch Beachamp)

Blake Museum (Bridgwater)

Somerset Brick & Tile Museum (Bridgwater)

Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum

Battle of Sedgemoor(Site of)

StembridgeTower Mill

(High Ham)

Shoe Museum(Street)

Glasto

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Glasto

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Lake

Village

Museu

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Chalic

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(Glas

tonb

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Beck

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(Glas

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Somer

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ural

Life M

useu

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(Glas

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Glasto

nbur

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Wes

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nard

Court

Barn

Somerton (Ancient Capital Of Wessex)

Battl

e of

Lang

port

(Site

of)

Treasurer's House (Martock)

BarringtonCourt

Perry’s Cider Mills (Dowlish Wake)

Priest's House(Muchelney)

MuchelneyAbbey Ham Hill

Country Park

Montacute House

Stoke-Sub-HamdonPriory

Montacute TV, Radio& Toy Museum

Community Heritage

Access Centre (Yeovil)

East Lambrook ManorGardens

Castle Cary &District Museum

Tintinhull House & Gardens

Ilchester Museum

Fleet Air Arm Museum

(Yeovilton)

Haynes International

Motor Museum (Sparkford)

South CadburyHill Fort

Lytes CaryManor

Wincanton Museum

Alfred’s Tower

(Brewham)

Balland’s Castle

(Penselwood)

Wells &

Mendip Museum

Milton Lodge

Gardens (Wells)

East Somerset Railway

(Cranmore)

Nunney Castle

Shepton Mallet

Heritage Centre & TIC

Bishop'sPalace

(Wells)

Vicars’ Close

(Wells)

Wells Cathedral

Kilver Court Gardens

(Shepton Mallet)

Frome Museum

Mells

FarleighHungerford

Castle

Wookey Hole Caves& Museum

Burcott Mill(Wookey)

Priddy Barrows

Charterhouse

Cheddar Caves & Gorge:Museum of Prehistory

Abbot’s FishHouse (Meare)

Sweets Peat andScience Museum

Ashton Windmill

Bruton Museum

Bruton Dovecote

Gants Mill& Garden(Bruton)

Higher FlaxMills (Castle Cary)

Axbrid

ge &

Distric

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(King

John

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Wes

ton-

Supe

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Helico

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Burnham-on-SeaLighthouse

Bren

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Treasures(Portbury)

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From North Devon

From Devon

From Bristol

From Wiltshire

From Dorset

Crewke

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Distric

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Dawes

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Chard

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Distric

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Kings’ Line

Hamstone Line

Castle Line

Quantock & Coast Line

Country Line

Battle Line

Alfred & Levels Line

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