Caroline & Tim’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit the cathedral, Bishop's Palace and the swans in the moat! The smallest city in England is great for wandering around, especially on market days-Wednesday and Saturday.
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenVisit the cathedral, Bishop's Palace and the swans in the moat! The smallest city in England is great for wandering around, especially on market days-Wednesday and Saturday.
Thoroughly enjoyable and informative, a visit to the prison makes for an interesting few hours whether you opt for a guided tour from an ex prison officer or a self guided tour.
23 locals recommend
HMP Shepton Mallet
Frithfield LaneThoroughly enjoyable and informative, a visit to the prison makes for an interesting few hours whether you opt for a guided tour from an ex prison officer or a self guided tour.
With the gorge, caves and a number of walks, Cheddar has lots to offer for visitors. Lots of lovely cafes and shops as well!
497 locals recommend
Cheddar Gorge
With the gorge, caves and a number of walks, Cheddar has lots to offer for visitors. Lots of lovely cafes and shops as well!
Glastonbury Tor
Well worth the climb to the top for stunning Somerset views.
A great day out with plenty to do and see. Best to book online in advance.
164 locals recommend
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetA great day out with plenty to do and see. Best to book online in advance.
Beautiful gardens underneath the old aqueduct with a café and designer village alongside as well. Lovely walk in every season.
117 locals recommend
Kilver Court
Kilver StreetBeautiful gardens underneath the old aqueduct with a café and designer village alongside as well. Lovely walk in every season.
With so many things to visit in Bath, a whole day will never be enough! The Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, The Circus, Thermae Spa, Sally Lunn's tea shop, the list is endless. Plenty of lovely restaurants to eat at and shops as well. The Christmas market is also a must from mid November until early December.
721 locals recommend
Bath
With so many things to visit in Bath, a whole day will never be enough! The Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, The Circus, Thermae Spa, Sally Lunn's tea shop, the list is endless. Plenty of lovely restaurants to eat at and shops as well. The Christmas market is also a must from mid November until early December.
Food Scene
Lovely food and a great atmosphere in a traditional country pub. Walkable in just over 10 minutes from our house. They offer a 10% discount to Airbnb guests in the village.
23 locals recommend
The Oakhill Inn
Fosse RoadLovely food and a great atmosphere in a traditional country pub. Walkable in just over 10 minutes from our house. They offer a 10% discount to Airbnb guests in the village.
A great place for food, beer and an extensive gin menu! A wide variety of lovely home cooked food and only a few minutes drive or 15 minute walk from our house.
16 locals recommend
Mendip Inn
A37A great place for food, beer and an extensive gin menu! A wide variety of lovely home cooked food and only a few minutes drive or 15 minute walk from our house.
A great Italian restaurant only a few miles away from our house. An extensive menu and is a Dine card member.
La Tavola D'Oro
5 Town StA great Italian restaurant only a few miles away from our house. An extensive menu and is a Dine card member.
The Den
Shopping
A huge variety of shops and outlet stores if you fancy going on a spending spree! Lots of great bargains to be found.
295 locals recommend
Clarks Village
A huge variety of shops and outlet stores if you fancy going on a spending spree! Lots of great bargains to be found.