Firtree Farm Campsite

You can find walking trails in abundance in Somerset, with easy family routes to the ruins of Cadbury Castle (10 minutes’ drive to the start of the path) and forest paths around King Alfred’s Tower (25 minutes). Tougher challengers are found in Cheddar Gorge (45 minutes), which also has some tricky rock-climbing routes. The backstory of British aviation is showcased in Fleet Air Arm Museum (15 minutes), while motoring fans can sigh over vintage sports cars at Haynes International Motor Museum (10 minutes). If exploring great houses is more up your street, you’re in the right county. The great estates at medieval Lytes Cary Manor (15 minutes), Tudor-era Montacute House and elegant Stourhead (both 25 minutes) are just the start. You might also like to explore the twin castles of Sherborne (25 minutes). Other spectacular Somerset landmarks worthy of your attention include the dramatic, Gothic-style Wells Cathedral (30 minutes) and the mysterious ruined church on top of Glastonbury Tor (25 minutes).