Strawberryfield Park

Given this area’s scenic pedigree, it’s entirely forgivable to think that the only things worth seeing are above ground, but that’s not so. A 15-minute drive will bring guests to Wookey Hole Caves on the outskirts of Cheddar to dive below the surface at the UK’s largest show caves system, before returning to terra firma for a dinosaur park, witch’s laboratory, fairy gardens and a 4D cinema. And that’s just to start… Craving sunlight after time in the depths? It’s just half an hour from the site to famed seaside resort town Weston-super-Mare and its plentiful beaches, peaceful gardens, interesting museums and distracting amusements pier. Less sandy time outdoors is to be had in Glastonbury, 25 minutes away, with climbs up Glastonbury Tor and wanders around the pretty town. Fancy burning a hole in wallets? The city of Wells is 20 minutes from base with plenty of shops to explore (as well as Europe’s oldest residential street); Bristol’s zoo, cathedral, museums and shopping are 45 minutes away; and the Jane Austen Centre, Roman baths, Assembly Rooms and galleries of Bath are within 50 minutes. If that’s still not enough spending, it’s just half an hour to Clarks Village outlet shopping. After all that time in cities, a nature-filled day might be a good option, so luckily it’s only a 50-minute drive to Longleat Safari Park…