Meet Angharad Paull, your Somerset travel writer
Hello, I’m Angharad. I’m a Somerset-based travel writer, blogger and content creator, with two decades’ experience in the marketing and tourism industry behind me. Five years ago, my husband and I packed up our three kids and twenty years of Bristol life and headed for the South Somerset countryside, and I’ve been writing about the county ever since.
Down Somerset Way is where I round up the best things to do, see, eat and drink across Somerset, from rainy-day rescues with tiny tots to grown-up wanders in the Quantocks.
As featured in
I write a monthly column for Somerset Life Magazine all about the best things to do with kids across the county, alongside regular features on quirky places to stay and interviews with interesting Somerset folk.
In 2025, I was excited to be shortlisted in two categories at the TravMedia Awards: Blogger of the Year, and Rising Star Content Creator of the Year. Genuinely chuffed, given the calibre of the other finalists.
Why Down Somerset Way?
As we settled into country life, I was blown away by the local attractions, eateries, watering holes and events going on in a county that often gets overlooked in favour of Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.
As a blogger and intrepid local explorer, I made it my mission to shout from the hilltops (be they Blackdown, Quantock or Ham) about all the fantastic things, tasty treats and countryside magic that make Somerset so special.
So whether you’re dreaming up your next UK getaway, already planning a trip to Somerset, a regular visitor, or lucky enough to live here, consider this your go-to spot for discovering the best things to see, do, eat, and enjoy down Somerset way…
Start here
Five popular guides to get you exploring:
- 50 Amazing Places to Visit in Somerset
- Family Glamping in Somerset
- Gorgeous Somerset Gardens You Have to Visit
- 23 Stately Homes in Somerset You Need to Visit
- Rainy Day Indoor Activities in Somerset
Work with me: brand collaborations, press trips and copywriting
If you’re a brand, attraction, tourism board or PR with a Somerset story to tell, I’d love to hear from you. With twenty years in the marketing and tourism industry, and an editorial sensibility honed by my monthly column for Somerset Life Magazine, I’m well placed to craft work that delivers for your campaign and resonates with my audience.
What I can do for you
- Press trips and destination campaigns. Multi-channel coverage across the blog, Instagram, TikTok and my Facebook community.
- Long-form sponsored articles and advertorials. 1,500 to 3,000 words with original photography, written in my own distinctive voice.
- Social media content packages. Instagram and TikTok Reels, Pinterest pin design, and Facebook features.
- Copywriting and content strategy. Tourism and hospitality brand work, drawing on two decades of industry experience.
- Print pitches via Somerset Life Magazine. As a regular contributor, I’m always looking for fresh angles to take to the editor.
Audience and reach (2025)
- Over 85,000 readers in 2025 and 171,482 page views, with traffic growing year on year
- A predominantly UK-based audience, skewing 25 to 54, with strong interest in family travel and Somerset days out
- Pinterest: a strong driver of long-tail seasonal traffic, with 13.3k monthly views
- Seasonal what’s on guides that consistently rank for ‘things to do in Somerset’ queries
For full audience demographics, top-performing posts and a current rate card, please request my media kit below.
Free listings: monthly event guides
I publish seasonal what’s on guides throughout the year, with a particular focus on school holiday events. Listings are free, and your event will be promoted across Down Somerset Way’s social channels and within the Facebook community.
Sponsor an event guide
My event guides are some of the best-performing posts on Down Somerset Way, particularly the school holiday, summer and Christmas editions, which rank highly in Google search results. If you’re an event organiser, attraction, holiday provider or Somerset business looking to reach families actively searching for things to do, you can sponsor a guide.
Get in touch for rates and availability.
Working on a Somerset story, campaign or commission?
Whether you’re a brand looking to reach engaged Somerset and UK family travellers, a tourism board with a destination to showcase, or an editor with a brief in mind, I’d love to hear from you. Most enquiries get a reply within two working days.
Or email me directly at hello@downsomersetway.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept guest posts?
On a selective basis, yes. Submissions need to be original, well-researched, and relevant to Somerset or the wider West Country. Please email me with your pitch before sending any drafts.
Do you do press trips?
Yes, both individual and group press trips. I can offer multi-channel coverage across the blog, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and my Facebook community. Please get in touch with your dates and brief.
Who reads Down Somerset Way?
A predominantly UK-based audience, skewing 25 to 54, with a strong family-travel and Somerset-resident readership. Full demographics, alongside top-performing posts and rate card, are in the media kit.
Can I send you a press release?
Absolutely. Please email hello@downsomersetway.co.uk. I’ll always do my best to feature what fits, though I can’t promise coverage on every release.
How quickly will you reply?
Most enquiries get a response within two working days.
Where else can I read your work?
I write a monthly column for Somerset Life Magazine, alongside regular features on quirky stays and interviews with interesting Somerset folk. You’ll also find me at my other West Country site, This Bristol Brood, covering days out across Bristol and beyond.