Top Things to do in Somerset
Things to do in Somerset, England: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including Avon Owls, South West Deer Rescue, Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Crook Peak, Greatwood, Steep Holm, Somerset Levels and Moors, West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve, Ham Wall Nature Reserve, Somerset Crafts.
Restaurants in Somerset
1. Avon Owls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. South West Deer Rescue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By K985UTpaulap - St Austell, United Kingdom
We went for My husbands birthday and to be honest were not expecting too much but were blown away by the size of the place, the amount of deer, the knowledge and friendliness of the guys and how tame and gentle the deer were. Would highly recommend, we were on our guided tour for around 2.5 hours. Definitely take wellies, waterproofs if wet and plenty of carrots and digestive biscuits for the lovely deer. We would love to go back again some day, maybe to their open day on the 1st weekend of July.
3. Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Stanley5899 - Taunton, United Kingdom
There's a quiet beauty, a calm and gentle peace about these hills. We often walk from Lydeard Gate, or Crowcombe Gate a bit further North. Easy walking among beautiful combes and hills, loads of tracks and paths to follow, and never more than a few other humans in view. We must have clocked up several hundred miles all told - but we never tire of this wonderful landscape.
4. Crook Peak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Work2TravelUk
Lots of options for circular walks, amazing views from the peak and well defined paths. Always a good idea to have an OS rather than rely on following logic! Wild ponies and roaming sheep so keep dogs close. Pubs at Cross and Axbridge for sustenance or get a picnic from the co-op in Ax and eat it up there with the view (taking rubbish home to keep it pristine up there)
5. Greatwood
6. Steep Holm
7. Somerset Levels and Moors
8. West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
This reserve is made up of deciduous woodland and one of England's largest remaining low-lying moorlands.
9. Ham Wall Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By DexterOGrady - Inverness, United Kingdom
Excellent reserve. Good sightings of march harriers and great egrets. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Starling murmuration was awesome. Note: £3 payment for car parking on card NOT phone or coins - suits me.
10. Somerset Crafts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Somerset Crafts is an Arts & Crafts Gallery at the Avalon Marshes Centre, BA6 9TT. We display & sell the work of our members, who are artists and craftspeople living in Somerset. Nearby are the beautiful nature reserves of Shapwick Heath, Ham Wall & Westhay. The Avalon Marshes is an ancient wetland landscape on the Somerset Levels, home to a large variety of wildlife. The spectacular starling murmurations on the local nature reserves are a sight not to be missed. The Avalon Marshes boast of Stone Age, Iron Age & Roman dwellers in their vast cultural heritage. Inspired by these beautiful locations, our art & crafts include ceramics, stained glass, jewellery, oil, acrylic & watercolour paintings, photography, handmade soaps, stone sculpture, textiles, furniture & wood turning. All our products are unique, original & locally hand crafted of exceptional quality and value for money. We are now open 11am - 4pm, every day Monday - Sunday. There is a cafe on the site.
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