There are plenty of things to see and do in the area such as picturesque walks on the levels, sample authentic scrumpy cider, watch carnival floats in November, take inspiring strolls in the various National Trusts Houses and Gardens and enjoy a locally brewed beer or a meal in one of the many local country pubs some in walking distance.

• History: Glastonbury Abbey, Cadbury Castle/Camelot, Glastonbury Tor, Mulcheney Abbey, Wells Cathedral and Bishop Palace
• Houses and gardens: Lytes Cary Manor, Montecute House, Barrington Court and Stourhead
• Walks: The Leland Trail, The Liberty Trail, The River Parrett Trail, Cheddar Gorge and The Levels & Moors
• Shopping: Clarks Village factory outlet, Mulberry factory outlet, Wells and Bath
• Rainy days: Haynes Motor Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum and Clarks Shoe Museum
• Seaside within an hour: Lyme Regis, Westbay, Weymouth, Burton Bradstock, Charmouth and Western Super Mare
• What is on: The Somerset Starling Spectacular (Oct-Mar), Wassailing (Jan), Bath & West Show (May), Langport Walking Festival (Jun), River Parett Festival, Somerset Art Week (Sept) and Carnival (Mardi Gras) (Nov)