Top Things to do in Somerset
The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Somerset, England
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including Cleveland Pools Lido Bath, Wells Cathedral, Stogursey Castle, No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent, Bath City Church, Guildhall and Banqueting Room, St. John the Baptist, The Circus.
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1. Cleveland Pools Lido Bath
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Wells Cathedral
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5.0 based on 3,708 reviews
Climb the spiral staircase to walk in the footsteps of Cathedral masons with behind-the-scenes tours of Wells Cathedral’s High Parts; the most memorable thing to do in Wells! Discover hidden spaces and chambers, explore the south transept roof space and marvel at the nave from a very different perspective! Tours run regularly throughout the week; book via the website. Terms and Conditions apply.
Reviewed By DKS824 - Harrow, United Kingdom
This Cathedral is very beautiful both in and out, I loved seeing the clocks striking on the quarter hour and hearing the choir practising was a special joy while wandering around. There are some steps up to the Chapter House on the left which is a light area with a very attractive ceiling and a good place to sit peacefully for a few minutes.
3. Stogursey Castle
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This diminutive gatehouse still guards the bridge onto a moated island where only the ruins of a once great castle remain. It is hard to imagine a more picturesque setting. Stogursey Castle can be booked for short breaks with the Landmark Trust, a charity that restores historic buildings at risk and makes them available for holidays.
4. No. 1 Royal Crescent
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4.5 based on 2,826 reviews
Step into the past at one of England's finest Georgian townhouses. * 10 display rooms * Upstairs and downstairs * Georgian shop * Free info room with introductory video * Disabled access * Kids explorer packs * Friendly room guides * 'Women's Suffrage 100: Freedom and Fight in Bath' is the exhibition theme in 2018. The website has an Access section which has details of nearest car-parks, floorplans, facilities and information specifically for our visitors with access needs.
Reviewed By Alliemac308
Brilliant to see the house as it would have been in Georgian times, with each room explained by a knowledgeable and welcoming volunteer. Great value for money - a couple of hours flew by!
5. Bath Abbey
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4.5 based on 8,059 reviews
Begun in 1499 by Bishop King, this is England's last great medieval church, dissolved in 1539 and now serving as a parish church.
Reviewed By russelljf72 - Brixham, United Kingdom
What a thoroughly interesting site, spent a good while looking around the place, which is worth a visit in itself. We came back for the next available TOWER TOUR which was very reasonably priced and the absolute highlight of my day - you need to be able bodied and physically fit to climb the steep and very numerous stairs of the spiral staircase, but you are well rewarded. Very knowledgeable guides, small groups (due to space confines) and amazing content - sitting behind the clock face, on top of the Fan ceiling, in the Bell Room and on the roof of the tower with its stunning views of Bath are BIG highlights. I'd give this 6 out of 5 if I could!
6. Royal Crescent
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4.5 based on 4,005 reviews
Designed by John Wood II (1767-75), the Royal Crescent is comprised of thirty houses, shaped like a half-Colosseum, which uses a gigantic series of Ionic columns on high bases.
Reviewed By elliepatts - Nottingham, United Kingdom
The Royal crescent is just a must when visiting bath, a perfect photo opportunity and a nice walk through an abundance of Georgian scenery. We didn’t realise that you had to pre book tickets to enter the museum located at number one but after spending a couple of nights in Bath, most sought after attractions are requesting that visitors pre book so I would recommend doing so to ensure you don’t miss out!
7. Bath City Church
8. Guildhall and Banqueting Room
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Considered one of the finest examples of Adam-style interiors in England, this civic building was designed in 1776 by Thomas Baldwin, which today serves as Bath's town hall.
9. St. John the Baptist
10. The Circus
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4.5 based on 2,439 reviews
Reviewed By annettelaurie - Plymouth, United Kingdom
This Bath Crescent blew me away a little because I originally thought Bath has only 1 “crescent” but I was so wrong. We came across Kings Crescent – now called The Circus, whilst getting from A to B and then this just opened up. It is not so much a Crescent as a circle divided into three parts, with a large circular lawned area in the middle with massive oak trees which were planted sometime after it had been built (started in 1754 by John Wood architect and finished by his son John Wood junior). The Georgian buildings are beautiful, playing nods to ancient Rome, architecture of Inigo Jones , hints of Stonehenge and masonic symbolism (of which there is a LOT in Bath), all in all quite eclectic – but it works!
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