Days Out in Somerset

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This summer take the family to explore the hidden treasures of Farleigh Hungerford Castle in Somerset. Discover sinister stories of past residents, see rare medieval wall paintings and let the kids explore the castle ruins.

With everything from moated medieval castles to a monastic fishery, there’s plenty to discover elsewhere in the county, too.

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Places to visit in Somerset

Enjoy a great family day out in the beautiful county of Somerset:

Places to visit : Somerset

Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.

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Muchelney Abbey
Muchelney Abbey

Once a wealthy Benedictine house, the main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory- the only one in Britain.

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Cleeve Abbey
Cleeve Abbey

With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.

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Nunney Castle
Nunney Castle

Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.

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Glastonbury Tribunal
Glastonbury Tribunal

Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.

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Meare Fish House
Meare Fish House

The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.

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As you Like It
As you Like It
Venue: Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire
Date: 25 May 2012

Rain or Shine Theatre come to Hailes Abbey with a brand new production of one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies. Come along and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best.
Jubilee Royal Trail
Jubilee Royal Trail
Venue: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Date: Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Especially for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, join us to seek out kings and queens from the past on the trail around the site. Complete the challenge and a special prize awaits!
Time Travellers Go... Roman
Time Travellers Go... Roman
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jun 2012

Could you hack it in Roman Britain? Take part in a variety of hands-on activities from games to drills and crafts. Hear about Roman life as a soldier and citizen and handle Roman weapons and objects
Roman Family Fun Trail
Roman Family Fun Trail
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Our Roman soldiers have taken leave of their post and gone missing! Can you hunt down the clues and find them all? There's a special prize for those who can!
Pirates Invade!
Pirates Invade!
Venue: Dartmouth Castle, Devon
Date: Sun 3 & Mon 4 Jun 2012

Arr me hearties! Pirates are invading Dartmouth Castle! Come visit if you dare and meet the crew of the famous pirate ship' La Grande Derrier'. Marvel at demonstrations of musketry and cutlass work and listen to far fetched and fantastical pirate tales.
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Venue: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Date: Mon 4 - Fri 8 Jun 2012

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.
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