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Britannic Explorer will travel through Somerset on its Cornwall journeys

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New luxury sleeper train set to travel through Somerset in 2025

Somerset location named in top ten best roadside stop offs this autumn

Somerset location named in top ten best roadside stop offs this autumn

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Somerset location named as a 'top ten best roadside stop off' this autumn

West Somerset Railway.

West Somerset Railway.

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West Somerset Railway financially 'strongest it has been for a decade'

Starling murmurations in Somerset are considered to be among the best natural phenomena to travel for in 2025

Starling murmurations in Somerset are considered to be among the best natural phenomena to travel for in 2025

The Somerset natural phenomena named among the best things to travel for in 2025

Passengers can now fly to Agadir from Bristol Airport

Passengers can now fly to Agadir from Bristol Airport

Jet2.com launches flights to North African destination from Bristol Airport

The Langford Inn, Somerset.

The Langford Inn, Somerset.

Historic pub with 'enticing' menus named among 'best foodie breaks for autumn'

An area of the world you will never likely stumble across again with a fascinating history to back it up.

An area of the world you will never likely stumble across again with a fascinating history to back it up.

Is Rhodes' Old Town a tourist trap or medieval paradise? My experience

The unique textured coastline at Lilstock's low tide

The unique textured coastline at Lilstock's low tide

How to spend 48 hours in the Quantock Hills

Look out for the sword in the stone from the Arthurian legend of Excalibur, which is situated in the heart of the village.

Look out for the sword in the stone from the Arthurian legend of Excalibur, which is situated in the heart of the village.

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Five things to do when visiting the beautiful village of Cheddar

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

Animal behaviourist shares top five tips for leaving your dog to go on holiday

Allie Dunnington flying a Virgin 400 balloon.

Allie Dunnington flying a Virgin 400 balloon.

Somerset pilot taking on hot air balloon world record

Here are my highlights from my trip to Rhodes to inspire your itinerary.

Here are my highlights from my trip to Rhodes to inspire your itinerary.

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I fell in love with this British holiday hotspot, and this was my itinerary

A number of countries around the world offer the Digital Nomad visa to Brits

A number of countries around the world offer the Digital Nomad visa to Brits

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Which countries offer Brits Digital Nomad status? See all 51 destinations

Lesley and Robin Chard, 66 and 70 (left), their home (right) and on holiday (top right).

Lesley and Robin Chard, 66 and 70 (left), their home (right) and on holiday (top right).

Somerset couple save 'tens of thousands' on holidays by home swapping

Will, Sam, and Megan all recently returned from Stavanger, Norway.

Will, Sam, and Megan all recently returned from Stavanger, Norway.

Bear Grylls congratulates Somerset Scouts as they represent the UK in Europe

The UK passport currently ranks 32nd in the world

The UK passport currently ranks 32nd in the world

Where can UK passport holders travel to without a visa? See all 155 destinations

Butlin’s new £2.5 million ‘most exciting UK playground’ now open

Butlin’s new £2.5 million ‘most exciting UK playground’ now open

Butlin’s new £2.5 million ‘most exciting UK playground’ now open

Paul Calcutt and his wife Julieanne in Palma de Mallorca.

Paul Calcutt and his wife Julieanne in Palma de Mallorca.

Bristol Airport

‘We flew to Mallorca for eight hours to sunbathe after washout British summer’

Darwin Escapes Lodges

Darwin Escapes Lodges

Popular lodge resorts are 'boosting the economy'

Haven is hiring for 130 roles in Somerset.

Haven is hiring for 130 roles in Somerset.

Haven’s Somerset holiday parks hiring for 130 roles this summer

A cut-out bath has been refashioned into a sofa with coastal views.

A cut-out bath has been refashioned into a sofa with coastal views.

A unique staycation on the Somerset coast

Georgina Miles's Antarctica expedition in 2011.

Georgina Miles's Antarctica expedition in 2011.

West Somerset woman's Antarctica expedition

Visiting Cheddar Gorge has been listed sixth in a list of UK experiences Brits would most like to try.

Visiting Cheddar Gorge has been listed sixth in a list of UK experiences Brits would most like to try.

Visiting Cheddar Gorge and climbing Glastonbury Tor named in UK's top 30 experiences

First Bus announced free travel for serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets.

First Bus announced free travel for serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets.

Armed Forces Day

Armed forces and veterans offered free bus travel in Somerset this weekend

Heal Somerset, near Frome and Bruton, has been named among the UK's best new camping and glampsites.

Heal Somerset, near Frome and Bruton, has been named among the UK's best new camping and glampsites.

Beautiful rewilding site named among the UK's best new camping and glampsites

Latitude Tents can be fitted on any make of car, be it 4x4 or Mini Cooper.

Latitude Tents can be fitted on any make of car, be it 4x4 or Mini Cooper.

Camping on Exmoor with a car rooftop tent – our review of an innovative solution

Which? found scammers were impersonating British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air on X, formerly known as Twitter

Which? found scammers were impersonating British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air on X, formerly known as Twitter

Warning to everyone going on holiday over Ryanair, easyJet and TUI scams

Somerset has been ranked among the UK's top campervan destinations.

Somerset has been ranked among the UK's top campervan destinations.

Somerset ranked among UK's best counties to visit by campervan

ED Pratt on his unicycle world tour, pictured with his sister, Sam, in Serbia. May 2015.

ED Pratt on his unicycle world tour, pictured with his sister, Sam, in Serbia. May 2015.

Wellington teen circumnavigates the globe on a unicycle

Martin Lewis told his followers that easyJet were launching their March to June 2025 flights today, with the “best possible rates” being available early

Martin Lewis told his followers that easyJet were launching their March to June 2025 flights today, with the “best possible rates” being available early

Martin Lewis' urgent alert to holidaymakers to grab easyJet's cheapest flight rates

Mells Manor and Parish Church.

Mells Manor and Parish Church.

Quaint Somerset village among top ten in the UK according to Telegraph rankings

Trish and Google the llama.

Trish and Google the llama.

‘When I celebrated a big birthday, I wrote a “bucket list” of things to do this year’

The Foreign Office issues advice for holidaymakers to help them choose their next travel destination

The Foreign Office issues advice for holidaymakers to help them choose their next travel destination

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Foreign Office reveals all the countries UK holidaymakers should avoid

To minimise delays, the best time of day to fly is

To minimise delays, the best time of day to fly is

Travel expert shares the best time of day to fly and why you should book it

Glastonbury has been ranked the UK's top glamping spot.

Glastonbury has been ranked the UK's top glamping spot.

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Somerset town with 'mystical ambiance' named UK's number one glamping spot

Two Somerset caravan sites have been included in the UK's top 10

Two Somerset caravan sites have been included in the UK's top 10

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Two Somerset caravan sites in the UK’s top 10

Porlock Weir seen during high tide.

Porlock Weir seen during high tide.

‘Odd but spectacular’ beachside village named among Britain’s most beautiful

Bucklegrove Holiday Park has been well-received by visitors

Bucklegrove Holiday Park has been well-received by visitors

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Somerset caravan site ranked as the second-best one to visit in the UK

Adverts on Facebook and Instagram are promising “free travel insurance” as part of a new government initiative

Adverts on Facebook and Instagram are promising “free travel insurance” as part of a new government initiative

Travel insurance scam warning to anyone travelling abroad this summer

This comes after a warning was issued to British travellers over a 'little-known' boarding pass rule

This comes after a warning was issued to British travellers over a 'little-known' boarding pass rule

Foreign Office issues warning to anyone travelling to Australia over 'strict' rule

Inside the Lodges at Wall Eden

Inside the Lodges at Wall Eden

Meet the three generations of a family behind an award-winning holiday park

The Taunton Dragon statue when it was unveiled last year.

The Taunton Dragon statue when it was unveiled last year.

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Taunton named among UK's most popular staycation destinations for summer 2024

Wells has been named the UK's second best city.

Wells has been named the UK's second best city.

Wells: Somerset city named second best in UK according to scientific rankings

Part of the Bishop's Palace in Wells, which was featured in the show.

Part of the Bishop's Palace in Wells, which was featured in the show.

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Huge surge in Somerset tourism figures following airing of Channel 5 TV series

Butlin's holiday camp in Minehead.

Butlin's holiday camp in Minehead.

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Butlin's deny claims that member of staff assaulted guest with autism in Minehead

Wells had the most log cabins with hot tubs within 15 miles of the city

Wells had the most log cabins with hot tubs within 15 miles of the city

Wells ranked as best UK city for a log cabin getaway with this unique feature

Explore Somerset's sleepy villages of thatched cottages. Image: olliemtdog/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Explore Somerset's sleepy villages of thatched cottages. Image: olliemtdog/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Great British Staycations

5 things to do on a staycation in Somerset

I went to Brussels on the Eurostar but what is it really like? My experience was a positive one

I went to Brussels on the Eurostar but what is it really like? My experience was a positive one

I spent four days in Brussels at Christmas - What the Eurostar is really like

Expedia's 2024 report shares how holidaymakers can save their precious time on money and how they can reduce the stress of air travel.

Expedia's 2024 report shares how holidaymakers can save their precious time on money and how they can reduce the stress of air travel.

The best day to book your next flight (plus the best day of the week to fly)

I travelled to Dubrovnik in Croatia and this is why you should visit too!

I travelled to Dubrovnik in Croatia and this is why you should visit too!

I visited Dubrovnik in Croatia and cannot recommend it more - here's why

Compare the Market has transformed the whimsical Little Shire - every Lord of the Rings fan's fantasy - into a cosy wombat warren in celebration of its mishap-prone character Carl the Wombat.

Compare the Market has transformed the whimsical Little Shire - every Lord of the Rings fan's fantasy - into a cosy wombat warren in celebration of its mishap-prone character Carl the Wombat.

I stayed in the quirkiest B&B in Somerset and it was complete bliss: Review

Chard was named among the UK's top trending destinations for the autumn in TripAdvisor's Seasonal Travel Index.

Chard was named among the UK's top trending destinations for the autumn in TripAdvisor's Seasonal Travel Index.

Somerset town named in top trending domestic destinations list after survey

How to make a compensation claim for flight disruption from companies like Ryanair, British Airways and more

How to make a compensation claim for flight disruption from companies like Ryanair, British Airways and more

How to claim compensation for flight delays and cancellations

The Scrumpling was the only Somerset representative on the list

The Scrumpling was the only Somerset representative on the list

Somerset site named among best vintage caravan stays in Britain for 2023