Maesbury Dens

You’re certainly well-placed for discovering Somerset’s treasures. Wells (10 minutes’ drive) is home of a medieval cathedral bristling with stone gargoyles and carvings; adjacent is the impressive Bishop’s Place and manicured formal gardens, which you can explore on guided tours. Glastonbury Abbey (20 minutes) is another storied relic well-worth exploring; while in the vicinity you can also climb up Glastonbury Tor (25 minutes) for spectacular views across Somerset. There are more stunning vistas from the top of Cheddar Gorge (20 minutes), a walking, biking and climbing hub that can keep all the family busy. While you’re there, explore the stalactite-filled caves buried into the Mendip Hills – they were once used to store and ripen Cheddar cheeses. Kids with you? Wookey Hole Caves (15 minutes) is a one-stop entertainment hub with more subterranean limestone caverns to tour; there’s also a 4D cinema (remember that for any rainy days), a dinosaur trail, adventure golf course and mirror maze – in short, plenty to do on a family day out.