Quantocks & Bridgwater Travel Guides

Stoke-sub-Hamdon Priory (National Trust)

The priests who lived here served the Chapel of St Nicholas (now destroyed). The Great Hall is open to visitors.No WC

Coleridge Cottage

The world famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge called this cottage home for three years from 1797. There are a number of mementos of the poet on...

Hestercombe Gardens

Flights

To fly to Somerset the nearest airport is at Bristol, approximately 31 miles, 40 mins from Taunton via the A38, M5, A358 &and A38....

Ferries

Poole Port in Dorset is the closest port to the region, approximately 66 miles, 1 hour 30 mins drive, from Taunton via A roads.

At the...

Trains

The mainline from Bristol to Penzance runs through the region, with stations at both Bridgwater and Taunton.

First Great Western FGW is...

Coaches

Two hours 30 mins to London, Victoria Coach Station Regular direct daily services, departing early morning and late evening

Additional...

Driving

The cider making region has excellent road links to all of the UK.

The A30 runs from the M5 through Somerset and onwards to Lands End and...

Buses

The area is served by three main bus companies:

First Group Buses WS Akins Community Transport South West Coaches

Extensive...

Train Stations

The station is located a little over a mile from the centre of Taunton.

Booking office opening times are 06:00 to 20:00 Monday to...

Transport Travel Guide

The Somerset region is easily accessible from all directions by road, rail, air and sea.

To fly to Somerset, Bristol International Airport...

Fyne Court

Formerly the pleasure grounds of the now partly demolished home of the pioneer electrician Andrew Crosse (1784-1855), this nature reserve is...