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Explore yourSOMERSET ROUTES
Journeys through Somerset’s exciting heritage
Castle LineOver 30 miles of scenic roads take you tosome of the finest castles, buildings andpalaces in the county. From England'ssmallest city, to Somerset's border withBath, the Castle Line is a must-see route.
Hamstone LineTaking its name from the distinctive honey-coloured stone quarried in the area, thecircular Hamstone Line incorporates 55miles of history and heritage. Discoverstately homes and beautiful gardens nestledbetween traditional orchards and ruralvillages.
Kings’ LineTravel the line named after the area’s royalconnections with King Alfred and themythical King Arthur. Discover 40 miles ofhidden delights with everything from secretgardens and prehistoric settlements tosupercars and fighter planes.
Alfred and Levels LineTravelling through the evocative SomersetLevels and Moors from Taunton to Cheddar,the 45-mile Alfred and Levels Line takes youon a journey stretching back 5000 years.From ancient settlements and legendarykings, to medieval abbeys and civil war sites,the Alfred and Levels Line has it all.
Country LineThe Country Line embodies everything thatmakes Somerset such a varied and idyllicplace to explore. Discover ancient sites,glorious gardens and parks and takeadvantage of the obligatory cricket and ciderstops. This line gives you the taste ofSomerset in just 23 miles.
Quantock & Coast LineThe forked Quantock and Coast Lineencompasses the widest variety of must-seesites. From historic houses, castles andabbeys to collections of modern plastics,boats and dolls, 60 miles of winding scenicroads delivers it all.
Battle LineBy far the longest of the lines, the circular 85mile Battle Line commemorates theimportant part Somerset played in theEnglish Civil War. Taking you through a rangeof different landscapes, see the SomersetLevels, the Mendips, the Polden Hills andcoastline.
From museums, to historic railways,castles, gardens, stately homes andarchaeological sites - Somerset has it all.
Explore your Somerset Routes is youronline guide to exploring the county anddiscovering its hidden gems. Look at themap to find out what's in Somerset, thenchoose a line and explore it at yourleisure. With over 120 sites to choosefrom, there’s something for everyone.
www.somersetroutes.co.uk
Find Out MoreThe Somerset Routes website has all the
information you’ll need to explore Somerset’shidden gems. You can search for sites either via themap or by certain criteria, such as historic periodor collection type. It contains information on each
site, highlights forthcoming events, hostsdownloadable itineraries and guides.
www.facebook.com/somersetroutes www.twitter.com/somersetroutes
Have you taken some great photos of the sites you want to share? Uploadthem onto the websites galleries using Flickr.
Watch taster videos of the seven lines onYoutube: www.youtube.com/somersetmuseums
Blue Anchor
Railway Museum
Somerset & Dorset
Railway Museum
(Washford)
Dunster Dolls
Museum
Dunster Castle
Dunster Working
Water Mill
Wes
t Som
erse
t
Rural
Life M
useu
m
(Alle
rford
)
Dovery Manor
Museum (Porlock)
Museum of Methodism
in West Somerset (Porlock)
Burgundy Chapel (Selworthy)
Cleeve Abbey
(Washford)
Watchet
Kilve C
hant
ry
Stogu
rsey C
astle
Nether
Stow
ey C
astle
Holnicote Estate
Minehead
Minehe
ad
Statio
n
Exmoo
r Clas
sic
Car C
ollec
tion
(Porlo
ck)
Dunste
r
Statio
nBlu
e Anc
hor
Statio
nW
ashfor
d
Statio
n
Bakelite Museum (Williton)
Washford Radio Museum(at Tropiquaria)
Watchet Boat Museum
WatchetMarket House Museum
Combe Sydenham Hall & Country Park (Monksilver)
West Somerset Mineral Railway (Brendon Hills)
Water Mill &Rural Life Museum (Bishops Lydeard)
Wellington Museum
Wellington Monument
Sheppy’s Cider Mills
(Bradford-on-Tone)
West Somerset Railway(Bishops Lydeard)
SomersetHeritage
Centre(Norton
Fitzwarren)
Ashbrittle Yew
Dulverton Guildhall
Heritage & Arts Centre
Cothay Manor and Gardens
Atheln
ey
Willows & Wetlands Centre (Stoke St Gregory)
Castle NerocheNorman Castle
(Blackwater)
Burro
w Mum
p
(Bur
rowbr
idge)
Lang
port
Saxo
n Bur
h
Museum of Somerset & Somerset Military Museum (Taunton)
Barford Park (Enmore)
Fyne Court (Broomfield)
Hestercombe Gardens (Cheddon Fitzpaine)
Somerset Cricket Museum (Taunton)
The LineWood Walk
(Hatch Beachamp)
Blake Museum (Bridgwater)
Somerset Brick & Tile Museum (Bridgwater)
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum
Battle of Sedgemoor(Site of)
StembridgeTower Mill
(High Ham)
Shoe Museum(Street)
Glasto
nbur
y Abb
ey
Glasto
nbur
y
Lake
Village
Museu
m
Chalic
e Well
(Glas
tonb
ury)
Beck
ery C
hape
l
(Glas
tonb
ury)
Somer
set R
ural
Life M
useu
m
(Glas
tonb
ury)
Glasto
nbur
y Tor
Wes
t Pen
nard
Court
Barn
Somerton (Ancient Capital Of Wessex)
Battl
e of
Lang
port
(Site
of)
Treasurer's House (Martock)
BarringtonCourt
Perry’s Cider Mills (Dowlish Wake)
Priest's House(Muchelney)
MuchelneyAbbey Ham Hill
Country Park
Montacute House
Stoke-Sub-HamdonPriory
Montacute TV, Radio& Toy Museum
Community Heritage
Access Centre (Yeovil)
East Lambrook ManorGardens
Castle Cary &District Museum
Tintinhull House & Gardens
Ilchester Museum
Fleet Air Arm Museum
(Yeovilton)
Haynes International
Motor Museum (Sparkford)
South CadburyHill Fort
Lytes CaryManor
Wincanton Museum
Alfred’s Tower
(Brewham)
Balland’s Castle
(Penselwood)
Wells &
Mendip Museum
Milton Lodge
Gardens (Wells)
East Somerset Railway
(Cranmore)
Nunney Castle
Shepton Mallet
Heritage Centre & TIC
Bishop'sPalace
(Wells)
Vicars’ Close
(Wells)
Wells Cathedral
Kilver Court Gardens
(Shepton Mallet)
Frome Museum
Mells
FarleighHungerford
Castle
Wookey Hole Caves& Museum
Burcott Mill(Wookey)
Priddy Barrows
Charterhouse
Cheddar Caves & Gorge:Museum of Prehistory
Abbot’s FishHouse (Meare)
Sweets Peat andScience Museum
Ashton Windmill
Bruton Museum
Bruton Dovecote
Gants Mill& Garden(Bruton)
Higher FlaxMills (Castle Cary)
Axbrid
ge &
Distric
t Mus
eum
(King
John
’s
Huntin
g Lod
ge)
Wes
ton-
Supe
r-Mare
Museu
m
Helico
pter
Museu
m (W-s-
M)
Burnham-on-SeaLighthouse
Bren
t Kno
ll
Hill Fo
rt
Brea
n Dow
n
& Fort
Colerid
ge C
ottag
e
(Neth
er St
owey
)La
mbrett
a
Scoo
ter M
useu
m
(W-s-
M) Cleved
on
Court Oakham
Treasures(Portbury)
Cleved
on
Pier Ty
ntes
field
(Wra
xall)
Dolebu
ry W
arren
Hill Fo
rt
From North Devon
From Devon
From Bristol
From Wiltshire
From Dorset
Crewke
rne &
Distric
t Mus
eum
Dawes
Twine
Wor
ks
Ford
e Abb
ey
& Gard
ens
Chard
&
Distric
t Mus
eum
Kings’ Line
Hamstone Line
Castle Line
Quantock & Coast Line
Country Line
Battle Line
Alfred & Levels Line
www.somersetroutes.co.uk