Axbridge
Axbridge is a charming small market town at the foot of the Mendip Hills, near to Cheddar, with a character all of its own.
Once part of a Saxon defence system against the Viking invaders, its history goes back to King Alfred's time.
The town hosts a regular farmers' market which takes place on the first Saturday of each month. In early September, the Somerset Showcase features the best of local crafts and produce with lively entertainment. There are many opportunities for walkers, cyclists and other outdoor pursuits fans in the surrounding area.
Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a lively town with a rich history going back over 1000 years based on its strategic location as the lowest bridging point on the River Parrett.
Today Bridgwater has a host of high street shops and more traditional outlets, as well as a variety of places to visit and a fine range of pubs and restaurants.
Bridgwater is famous for the Fair held on the Fairfield, West Street each year for four days starting on the last Wednesday in September. The Fair dates back to 1249 and has been held at its present location since 1404.
It is probably the world famous Bridgwater Carnival that best symbolises the spirit of the town. Hailed as the largest illuminated procession in the world, the event takes place each November and lights up the town with music and colour.
Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow and Brean Sands
A magnificent sweep of sand stretches from the seaside resort of Burnham-on-Sea, north past the villages of Berrow and Brean Sands to the National Trust headland of Brean Down.
This seven mile beach is one of the area's great attractions.
The area offers everything you would expect of a seaside holiday. Adults and younger visitors are well catered for at the many holiday centres. There are miles of sandy beach, outdoor and indoor amusements and the thrills of one of the South West's biggest leisure parks.
Accommodation options include a vast range of caravan and holiday parks, bed and breakfasts, plus self-catering cottages to hire, or you could even buy your own holiday home for many visits to come.
Cheddar
Cheddar has been a destination for visitors for centuries, all coming to view the magnificent limestone gorge carved into the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills. It is also recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
At the lower end of the gorge, closest to the village, there are riverside walks, a range of tearooms and restaurants and the famous Cheddar Showcaves.
Cheddar cheese is known throughout the world, its manufacture originating at farms in the region. You can watch traditional Cheddar cheese making at the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company in the lower gorge or see sweets being handmade at the Cheddar Sweet Kitchen.
The Quantocks
The Quantock Hills are situated between Bridgwater and Taunton stretching to the sea at the Bristol Channel.
Though compact, measuring just twelve miles by four, they offer extensive views over much of Somerset and access to the Welsh coast.
Characterised by deep wooded or 'combes', open heath land and rich flora and fauna, the Quantocks are ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding. Such is their special quality, that this area was the first in the country to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956.