Historical places in Somerset away from tourists

This 7th century Benedictine monastery retains elements of its medieval kitchen and toilet drainage system.

This 13th century harbor supported trade with Wales and contains traditional fishing boats.

A 308-meter hill offering views across the Bristol Channel and the Quantock Hills.

A Bronze Age stone bridge spans 55 meters across River Barle in Exmoor National Park.

A red brick tower from the 18th century, rising 49 meters high, marks the location where King Alfred gathered his troops.

A medieval moat surrounds the remains of this 12th century fortress in the Somerset village.

This 12th century church measures only 10 meters and stands between forest and sea.

A 16th century manor with stone facade and historical gardens in the Quantock Hills.

The cylindrical stone structure from medieval times contains 200 nesting boxes, demonstrating period poultry farming methods.

The 24-meter hill carries the remains of an 18th-century church overlooking the Somerset Levels wetlands.

This limestone gorge contains rare plant species and provides geological insights into the Mendip Hills formation.

The beach features pebbles and red cliffs displaying fossil remains and geological layers from the Jurassic period.

The medieval fortress from the 14th century features four circular towers and a wide water-filled moat.

The 175-foot obelisk stands at the highest point of the Blackdown Hills, commemorating the Battle of Waterloo.

The stone building from the 15th century houses a museum containing artifacts from the region and abbey.

This horse figure was cut into the limestone and covered with white concrete, measuring 180 feet from head to tail.

The estate spans 5000 hectares with moors, forests and coastal landscape between the hills of Exmoor.

A botanical site with ruins of the laboratory where Andrew Crosse conducted electricity experiments in the 19th century.

A 13th-century medieval palace with moats and 5 hectares of gardens, serving as episcopal residence.

A Tudor period manor with historical links to the Drake family and original architectural features from the 16th century.

This historic mill from the 18th century features original water wheels and forging equipment used in brass production.

This garden surrounds a spring with red-colored water. Stone paths lead through flower beds and to several water pools.

The beach consists of limestone cliffs and rock platforms. Visitors find ammonites and other Jurassic period fossils here.

The valley follows the River Barle through oak forests. Visitors can observe deer, foxes and various bird species.

This medieval monastery complex features original cloisters and buildings from the 13th century with stone carvings.

The reservoir offers a circular path for walkers and attracts water birds in winter. Sailors use the water for training.

The forest contains 500-year-old oak trees and 300 species of lichens. A network of walking trails crosses the area.

This 1855 building hosts a market every Tuesday plus local art exhibitions and town meetings.

The 18th century garden complex features formal and informal areas with water features and botanical collections.

The museum displays a collection of 18th century paintings, porcelain and silverware in historical rooms.

The 15th century manor house contains original wall paintings and is surrounded by twelve garden rooms with roses.

The country house combines 14th and 15th century architecture with a geometric garden and orchards.

This medieval street from the 14th century contains 27 original houses built for the choir vicars of Wells Cathedral.

This 19th century country house features 500 acres of land with orchards, greenhouses, and a private chapel.

The collection contains 1500 historical pairs of shoes and documents the history of Clarks shoe factory since 1825.

The collection includes 5000 early plastic objects including radios, telephones, cameras and household appliances.