Somerset Holiday Activities

Somerset, 'The Land of the Summer People' is a county of contrast and beauty.  Its character, distinctive culture, landscape and history charms all those who visit. Enjoy a cottage holiday in Somerset – explore its coast of seaside resorts, harbours, marinas, long and sandy beaches and dramatic Exmoor coastline. Or venture inland to a countryside of rustic landscapes, wild moorlands, old woodlands and wetland, dotted with historic towns and villages.

Events in Somerset

2012 Spring North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival, 27th April to 6th May

The Spring walking festival will be over 10 days, covering two weekends. It will cover all North Devon, Exmoor and the Quantock Hills. To make this fully accessible to walkers, the festival starts in north Devon, covering all north Devon and its AONB. The first five days of the festival will have 30 guided walks on offer in this area. This will enable participants to stay within north Devon, keeping the walks within easy reach.

Exmoor Mystery Trips 13 & 20 May 2012

Do you remember (or wish you had experienced) those bygone days when you went on holiday by steam train and local coach companies ran mystery tours to see lovely scenery along roads that were far from busy?

Golden Horseshoe Endurance Ride Exford 15-17 May 2012

Point to Point, Minehead 7 May 2012

Lovely day out for the family in picturesque surroundings at Holnicote, which is nestled in the hills between Minehead and Porlock.

Holnicote Easter Trail Porlock  Apr 2012