Exmoor & West Somerset Travel Guide

Discover where the dramatic moorlands meet the sea. From the sweeping, heather-clad wilderness of Exmoor National Park and the charm of medieval Dunster to the scenic steam tracks of the West Somerset Railway and the coastal beauty of Minehead and Porlock Weir, our guide reveals the best of West Somerset.

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Exmoor National Park

West Somerset Railway

West Somerset Railway

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Porlock & Porlock Weir

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Torre Cider Farm Somerset

Torre Cider Farm

Intricate treehouses fit for fairy-sized folk, carved wooden doors hidden among the apple trees and far-reaching countryside views - Torre Cider Farm makes for an enchanting orchard stroll with youngsters.

Dunster Castle Somerset

Dunster Castle

Set in fairytale English surroundings (think thatched cottages, multiple tea rooms, cobbled streets and sea views), the ancient turreted Dunster Castle has been witness to 1,000 years of history from its tor-top perch. A former motte-and-bailey castle, it is now under the care of the National Trust.

Butlins skypark Minehead

Butlins Minehead

Minehead Butlins' £2.5mil playground SKYPARK has been designed for inclusivity and interactivity for children up to 12 years old.

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