If you're taking the family on holiday to Somerset, I thought you might appreciate a couple of money saving tops. We've recently spent a few days in Somerset with a couple of young children, and found out a couple of money saving ideas during our holiday:
Glastonbury Tor
This is a large natural mound, just outside the mystical town of Glastonbury, and is good fun to climb to the top. Once you get to the top you have some lovely views of the surrounding countryside. And here's the rub - it's free to do. Oh yes, so many things cost the earth; but this has no charge; if you're in the west country for a few days, it's a worth while way to fill a couple of hours. If you're looking at taking a holiday to the Glastonbury area, you can find some cottages near Glastonbury Tor, or some lodges and parks near Glastonbury Tor - there's quite a selection, so you should find something to suit you.Cheddar Gorge
Now, Cheddar Gorge is a popular destination, and costs a bomb to get in - much like most of the attractions around the UK. However, although you do have to pay for entrance into the caves; if want to just explore above ground, you don't need to sign up for the whole "Cheddar Gorge experience". Take a walk up the steep steps of "Jacob's Ladder", and you can take a 3 mile walk along the top of the gorge. You'll get some great views across Somerset, and the Mendip Hills. And this circular walk is free. Oh, and make sure you park in the town of Cheddar, and just walk a couple of hundred metres to the gorge, because all day parking on the main tourist road that the gorge sits on costs £5 for the day.
I hope these couple of money saving ideas will help you save a bob or two on your holiday to Somerset.
If you want to stay near Cheddar Gorge, you can find plenty of cottages, lodges and holiday parks in the areas.
We choose to stay in Spindlewood Lodges - a small group of lodges in a blumin' lovely rural location. And, if I may say, the perfect base for us to explore Somerset.