From museums, to historic railways, castles, gardens, stately homes and archaeological sites – Somerset has it all.
This is your online guide to exploring the county and discovering its hidden gems. With over 50 sites to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic some museums remain closed. Where museums have re-opened they are welcoming visitors and have put into place measures to keep everyone safe.
Museums may now have reduced opening hours, and some are asking visitors to book their visit in advance. Please visit their website via the link on their entry to check for opening times and other visit information.
Museums
Axbridge and District Museum (King John’s Hunting Lodge)
Bishops Lydeard Mill and Rural Life Museum
Castle Cary and District Museum
Crewkerne and District Museum and Heritage Centre
Dunster Museum and Dolls Collection
Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton
Glastonbury Lake Village Museum
Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford
Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare
Montacute TV, Radio and Toy Museum
Perry’s Cider Mills, Ilminster
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, Bridgwater
Somerset Cricket Museum, Taunton
Somerset Military Museum, Taunton
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Sweet’s Peat and Science Museum
The Museum of Somerset, Taunton
West Somerset Rural Life Museum, Allerford
Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum
Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre, Stoke St. Gregory
Historic Sites and Buildings
Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Wells
Clevedon Court (National Trust)
Cowbridge Sawmill and Forge Museum
Dawe’s Twine Works, West Coker
Dunster Castle and Gardens (National Trust)
Lytes Cary Manor (National Trust)
Montacute House (National Trust)
Archives & Heritage Centres
Battle of Sedgemoor Visitor Centre
Community Heritage Access Centre, Yeovil
