Visit South Somerset - Things To Do

Experience amazing attractions, stunning gardens and historic houses, miles of cycling and walking routes, incredible local menus and cider, charming market towns and villages, and of course, acres of rolling countryside, nature and wildlife.

Our Things to Do Guide is also great to for planning days out in South Somerset and beyond, and is free to download to your phone or tablet. South Somerset is a great base to stay as there's so much to do in and around the area, so we've included other places nearby that we think you'll enjoy too, both in the guide and on the website.

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Chard

Market Towns & Villages

Chard Local Information Centre, Chard, TA20 1PP

https://www.chard.gov.uk/

Chard is a charming historic market town nestled within the glorious countryside of South Somerset, close to the Devon and Dorset borders and its second largest town, with a population of approximately 14,000.

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Chard and District Museum

Museums

Godworthy House, Chard, TA20 1QB

01460 65091

https://www.chardmuseum.co.uk/

Chard and District Museum exists to help today's community uncover yesterday's heritage, history and hidden stories. It opened in 1970 and is housed in a converted 16th century thatched, listed building.

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Chard Leisure Centre

Leisure Centre

Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1GR

01460 315007

https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/chard-leisure-centre/

Five-lane adult swimming pool, a beginners’ pool, children’s soft play area, gym a wide range of fitness classes and a fantastic virtual cycling studio. Cafe.

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Chard Reservoir - Fishing

Fishing

Chaffcombe Lane, Chard, TA20 1RR

https://www.chardanglingclub.co.uk/

Chard Reservoir offers anglers Coarse & Carp fishing – permit only. Please call or visit the angling club website.

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Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve

Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

Oaklands Avenue, Chard, TA20 1HU

01935 462462

Chard Reservoir LNR is a fantastic site for bird watching and walking following wildflower meadows through to woodland edge surrounding the expanse of open water with spectacular scenery.

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Cineworld

Entertainment

Cineworld , Yeovil, BA20 1NP

0330 333 44444

https://www.cineworld.co.uk

Cineworld Yeovil is a 10 screen cinema situated close to the town centre. The cinema is served by a large car park and good transport links.

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Circular Walks in & around Yeovil

Walking

Circular walks in & around Yeovil, Yeovil, BA20

A collection of nine circular walks, between three and seven miles will take you on a routes to discover the countryside around Yeovil.

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Coates English Willow, Willow & Wetlands Visitor Centre

Arts & Crafts

Coates English Willow , Taunton, TA3 6HY

01823 490249

https://www.coatesenglishwillow.co.uk/

Willow is as traditional to Somerset as cheese and cider although perhaps not so much is known about it. At the Visitor Centre the Coate family has thoughtfully put together displays and collections to tell the fascinating story of willow.

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Crewkerne

Market Towns & Villages

Crewkerne Local Information Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN

http://www.crewkerne-tc.gov.uk

Crewkerne is rich in history and heritage and the name Crewkerne derives from the old British ‘cruc’, meaning a hill and ‘aern’, a house or storehouse, and locals still refer to Crucaern.

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Crewkerne & District Museum & Heritage Centre

Museums

Crewkerne & District Museum & Heritage Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LP

01460 77079

https://www.crewkernemuseum.co.uk/

Crewkerne has a long and interesting history. It once had the status of being a Saxon royal mint, was an important stopping place for travellers and its thriving textile industry brought prosperity. Founded in 1988, the museum illustrates these things, but equally shows how ordinary local people lived and worked at various periods.

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