Top Things to do in Somerset
What to do and see in Somerset, England: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including The old brick workshop, Museum Of Memories, Radstock Museum, John Boyd Textiles Limited, Yandles Arts and Crafts, No. 1 Royal Crescent, Chard & District Museum/Heritage Centre, Bridgwater Blake Museum, The Roman Baths, Holburne Museum.
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1. The old brick workshop
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Museum Of Memories
3. Radstock Museum
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5.0 based on 112 reviews
This history museum depicts life in a rural mining community in England, featuring the social, mining and farming heritage of the area.
Reviewed By lyegreen - Whalley, United Kingdom
We took advantage of a rainy Bank holiday Sunday to visit this museum and loved it! The quality of the displays are first class and the volunteers staffing it are just lovely. We learnt a lot about the history of coal mining in the area, amongst other things. We enjoyed a virtual reality video of life in a coal mine which was excellent. At £6 per adult to enjoy the museum, this was a steal. We were enjoying the history so much that we didn’t manage to visit the cafe, but the snacks looked very appealing. A massive thanks to the volunteers who are so passionate about their local history.
4. John Boyd Textiles Limited
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Horsehair fabric weavers since 1837 using original historic looms. Visits to the factory Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays by appointment only. The minimum no of people for a tour is 10 and the maximum 25. Please ring to make a booking.
5. Yandles Arts and Crafts
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By sparkybloke99 - Yeovil, United Kingdom
Excellent service from chap in the wood store next door to the tools. I bought some ash seconds and a pot of hard wax and now my patio table lives again!
6. 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!
7. Chard & District Museum/Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 100 reviews
8. Bridgwater Blake Museum
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
9. The Roman Baths
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4.5 based on 22,941 reviews
The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Hidden beneath the present city of Bath lies the stone remains of one of the finest religious spas of the ancient world.
Reviewed By 2chopper - Banbury, United Kingdom
Excellent and unique must see attractions in Bath, is fascinating to learn the history of the Roman Baths, the free audio guide provides extra information too
10. Holburne Museum
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4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
With an impressive collection of fine and decorative art, this newly transformed Museum, with Garden Cafe, is situated in lovely grounds and is set to become Bath's must-see attraction. Open daily, admission £12.50/£7. 10am to 5pm (11am on Sundays)
Reviewed By bsandrs - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
We have visited the Holburne on several occasions in the past to see specialised exhibitions such as Peter Blake. Being in Bath just before lockdown we were pleased therefore to revisit and enjoy the Grayson Perry presentation. On a dry, sunny morning it was good to walk down Great Pulteney Street and sit in the tented garden cafe enjoying coffee before entering the galleries. The items on display from the earlier years of the artists work were very impressive and well presented. Staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. Covid restrictions were carefully observed and made for a very enjoyable visit. We will, no doubt, be back in the future
