Harry’s Cider
Cider and apple juice made by Harry and Toby Fry on their family farm, 500m from the houses. Worth asking about orchard tours, tastings and shop hours before you walk over.
Little Upton · Long Sutton, Somerset
Somerset places to visit
Gardens, cider farms, steam history and the Abbey — the places nearby we’d send your group to, with links to check each one direct.
Opening times, prices and group arrangements shift with the season, so it’s worth ringing ahead before you set out with a full group. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll point you at what’s open.
Plan your visit
Cars & Coffee at Upton Bridge Farm
Cars on the neighbouring farm on Sunday mornings, with breakfast at the farm shop — usually on when the weather holds. Check the date before you make a special trip.
Jim’s Shack at Bere Cider
A cider shop and café-bar in a farm yard, pouring local produce and keeping the kettle on. Check what’s on that month, opening times, and whether they can host a group tasting.
World Horse Welfare — Glenda Spooner Farm
A horse rehabilitation farm with a paddock trail and café — a quiet, good-hearted morning out. Ask when they’re open and which routes are easiest underfoot or on wheels.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary
An animal sanctuary high in the Blackdown Hills on the Devon–Somerset border. Check visiting access, opening days and admission before you set out.
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Naval aviation exhibits and a carrier experience that goes down well with crews and curious kids alike. Check tickets, access requirements and group booking direct.
Haynes Motor Museum
Historic cars and motorcycles, with things to keep families occupied between the exhibits. Check what’s on display, ticket prices and group arrangements.
Montacute House
An Elizabethan house, gardens and parkland near Yeovil. A lovely choice for an unhurried afternoon together; check which parts are open and book your visit with the National Trust.
Avalon Marshes
Wetlands, wildlife and room to slow down on the Somerset Levels. Start with the Avalon Marshes visitor information to choose a reserve and a walk that suits your group; wildlife sightings vary with the season.
Barrington Court
National Trust gardens, orchards and historic buildings — somewhere to wander and argue about who’s next on the drive home. Check which parts of the property are open on your dates.
Lytes Cary Manor
A National Trust manor and garden, with estate walks running down beside the River Cary. Check when the house opens and whether dogs are welcome.
Cadbury Castle, South Cadbury
A walk up to an Iron Age hillfort near South Cadbury, with wide countryside views. Bring shoes for uneven ground and check the visitor information before setting off.
Ham Hill Country Park
Walks, wildlife and views around Ham Hill, with a visitor centre to help you find your way. Pick a route to suit your group and make an afternoon of it.
Glastonbury Tor & Abbey
Climb the Tor for a view across Somerset, or explore the Abbey ruins in town. They are separate visits: the Tor involves a hill climb, while Abbey tickets and access information are on its own website.
Muchelney Abbey
The surviving buildings and grounds of a former abbey near Langport, easy to reach and quiet to walk round. Check seasonal opening and admission before you go.
Coates English Willow
Willow growing, crafts, workshops and wetland walks at Stoke St Gregory, where the withies are cut and woven. Check which trails are open and what workshops are running.
Shakespeare Glass & Arts
Glass art and work by British makers, in a small gallery worth the detour. Check opening times before you visit.
Muchelney Pottery & John Leach Gallery
Pottery, a shop and changing exhibitions from West Country artists and craftspeople. Check gallery and shop opening before you set out.
Big Houses. Big Weekends.
Make it a date.
Choose your house, find your dates and give everyone something to look forward to.
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