South Somerset - A Poted Guide


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outh Somerset has towns, villages and hamlets with something different to


discover., i.e. there are superb tourist DAY OUT attractions, historic houses, beautiful gardens, world-class museums, arts and craft studios and galleries, golf links, fishing lakes, cycle tracks, bridleways, miles of footpaths and so much more to make the area a holiday destination choice.


Bruton is a picturesque little town on the river Brue, with Jacobean Almshouses, abbey remains and the National Trust’s famous Dovecote standing on a hill above the town. A riverside walk to see the 15th century Packhorse Bridge and magnificent twin- towered church is recommended. Attractions include: a small


museum with much of the town’s history, and the MILL ON THE BRUE outdoor activity centre at Trendle Farm. Nearby is Hauser & Wirth, a world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts centre, with a landscaped garden, restaurant and much more for the whole family.


MILL ON THE BRUE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE is based in a farmhouse, converted barns, and 25 acres of glorious river valley, woods and fields. Te centre is open all year for school, youth and adult groups, plus summer camps for unaccompanied children. Tese are either weekly residential 8 – 15 years, or adventure days for 7–12 years, and mini Mobsters (5/6 year olds mornings only). Tere are also Dangerous Days for


Dads, quality time for dads with their kids, birthday parties, and even weddings when possible. Te activities are exciting, challenging and great fun. Whether it’s paddling down the River Brue, carried breathless across the river on a 250m zip wire, lighting a fire, trying the Robin Hood approach, camping out under the stars or petting the animals, with over 40 activities there is something for everyone. What’s more, you will be instructed by very experienced, qualified and fun instructors. For delicious food cooked from fresh, we use our own organic fruit, vegetables, and purchase locally whenever possible.


Castle Cary is the main centre for a large area of South Somerset with a wide range of shops and services


and free parking. Te old part of the town contains interesting buildings like the Market House and the Round House.


Chard has spacious high streets that are flanked by two streams. Its history since the 13th century is told in the Chard Museum, which also has the Stringfellow Collection, celebrating the inventor of powered flight. Nearby attractions include: the Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve with landscaped water gardens, and a maze of maize, Hornsbury Mill, with a working wheel, plus much more in this rural town.


Dog & Cat re-homing Over 300 animals Children’s play areas


Summer camps day & residential


01749 812 307 Bruton, Somerset BA10 0BA www.millonthebrue.co.uk


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A unique family experience Cafe open 10–4pm Beautiful nature trail


Open Every Day, 10-5 ferneanimalsanctuary.org


Chard, Somerset TA20 3DH t: 01460 65214


At nearby Wambrook, just a mile or so from Chard on the A30, the FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY is home to three hundred unwanted animals. Set in fifty one acres, there is a nature trail, picnic area, and animals from chipmunks to donkeys. Te majority of the Sanctuary is wheelchair friendly, and disabled toilets and baby changing are available. A restaurant/tearoom is open from 10am to 4pm (except Christmas and New Year’s Day). Tere is no entrance fee, but your donations help with the upkeep of the animals.


Ilchester is renowned for its Georgian houses, a town hall containing a museum and a 13th century church tower that changes from square to octagonal as it rises. Te 14th century Lytes


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