Somerton
Things to do in Somerton, Somerset and Bristol
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Somerton offers a solid choice of places to stay across different styles. The inns cluster around the 4.3 to 4.6 mark: The White Hart has substantial backing with over 850 reviews, while The Cross Keys Inn and The Red Lion Inn are both well-established. The Lynch Country House, rated 4.7, and the Unicorn Hotel offer alternatives. If you prefer to camp, Grove Hill Campsite is rated 4.9 from 28 reviews, and there are two other sites available as well.
For eating out, Newlands is rated 4.7 from 63 reviews, and The Fox and Hounds offers a more established presence with 241 reviews and a 4.4 rating. These two give visitors decent choices for a night out or casual meal.
On the attractions side, Tinker Stay and Play is highly rated at 4.9 from 71 reviews, making it a strong draw if you're bringing children. Safari Tots, rated 4.6 from 296 reviews, is another option in the same vein. Both suggest Somerton could work well as a family destination, particularly if your interests run to indoor play and animal encounters.
As a Somerset town with a cluster of traditional inns and family-friendly attractions, Somerton serves as a straightforward base for exploring the area.
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Attractions Near Somerton
All attractions in Somerton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Somerton.
4 mi
Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool
Street · ⭐ 4.5
Glastonbury Treasure Hunt Trail
Glastonbury
5 mi
Somerset Rural Life Museum
Glastonbury · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Avalon Archaeology
Glastonbury · ⭐ 4.5
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury
Haynes International Motor Museum
Yeovil · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Montacute House
Montacute · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum
Montacute · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Somerton(3)
All campsites in Somerton →Metcalfe House Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0 · from £20/night
Orchard Farm Luxury Glamping and Campsite
⭐ 4.8
Horseshoe Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £60/night
Brook Farm
⭐ 4.9
Bowdens Crest Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.3
Lark’s Rise Caravan and Camping
⭐ 4.8
Glastonbury Wild Glamping
⭐ 5.0
The Cross Keys Inn
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Somerton
All cottages in Somerton →Kingfisher Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £577
The Clover Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £543
Woodpecker Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £577
Viaduct Fisheries
4 cottages · from £891
Bluebell House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,846
Dronefield Lodge
5 bed · sleeps 11 · from £1,316
West Knole - Paddock View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £737
The Old Haybarn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £473
Common questions about Somerton
How many campsites are there in Somerton?
We list 3 campsites in and around Somerton, of which 2 take tents.
Which campsites in Somerton have electric hook-up?
2 of the 3 campsites we list in Somerton offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Somerton?
We list 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Somerton.
What is there to do in Somerton?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Somerton.
Where can I eat in Somerton?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Somerton.
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