TRAVEL
Rolling hills, picturesque towns and cosy pubs – what doesn’t North Somerset have to offer? While the big cities like Bath and Bristol are well known for history, the smaller towns of the county have just as much to offer. And with cold weather drawing in, why not hunker down in the countryside? Here are just a few of the places you should tick off on your visit.
Watch out for Bath’s annual Christmas Market that opens on 23 November
For the dog walkers
The small market town of Frome is surrounded by stunning walks – perfect to take your pooch.
Exploring the woods of Great Elm, your dogs can splash about in the river and chase squirrels, while you explore the ancient and abandoned ironworks.
And when it’s time to warm your fingers and toes up, head into the town where many of the independent shops, cafés and pubs are dog friendly.
Why not check out The Griffin? With a wide range of cask ales and craft beers, they also serve up their signature dish, poutine – known to most of us as cheesy chips and gravy! What better way to warm yourself up after a chilly November dog walk?
With train links to Bath and Bristol, the town is easily accessible, but we’re sure you won’t want to leave!
Far from the mad crowds
M ost of us associate Glastonbury with the festival – but the town is just as fun! And in summer months it is packed with festival-goers and tourists alike.
So why not check out the town in its quieter months?
Glastonbury has a range of different attractions to offer – from alternative shops selling anything from hand-made soap to dreamcatchers, to the beautiful Glastonbury Tor which gives panoramic views of the region.
In Neolithic times, it’s believed Glastonbury was an island – treated as a secret place. It even became a place of pilgrimage for Christians in the Middle Ages.
There is definitely all sorts of magic just waiting to be found on its streets.
With five different museums and an ancient abbey – linked to the burial of King Arthur – you don’t just need music to have a good time in Glastonbury.
Toy town
W elcome to the second smallest city in the UK. Wells only has a population of 10,000 – that’s small for a city! Unlike other cities, you can take in all the sights in a day. And Wells Cathedral should definitely be on your list of places to visit.
Built between 1175 and 1490, it is the earliest English cathedral to be built in a gothic style. It also houses one of the largest collections of historic stained glass in the country. What’s more, it’s free to visit. It wouldn’t be a visit to Wells without reference to the iconic movie that was filmed there – Hot Fuzz.
And filming locations are rig
