History and Heritage in Somerset

Holnicote Estate, Minehead, Somerset

Diverse landscape of moor, woods, farms and coast, rich in wildlife.

The Holnicote Estate covers 12,500 acres of Exmoor National Park and includes the high tors of Dunkery and Selworthy Beacons, with breathtaking views in all directions.

Willows And Wetlands Visitor Centre, Taunton, Somerset

Willow growers and suppliers, producing handcrafted basketware alongside visitor centre.

On the Somerset levels, an informative Visitor Centre accompanies the traditional willow growing, handcrafted basket and charcoal producing industry.

Tintinhull Garden, Yeovil, Somerset

A delightful formal garden, created last century around a 17th century manor house, with an attractive kitchen garden.

Mrs Phyllis Reiss created the garden between 1933-1961 around the 17th century manor house. Small pools, varied borders and secluded lawns are enclosed by mellow brick walls and high hedges, in the Hidcote tradition. There is also an attractive kitchen garden.