The Orangery Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful cathedrals in England, in England's smallest city, stuffed with fascinating features and stunning architecture
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenOne of the most beautiful cathedrals in England, in England's smallest city, stuffed with fascinating features and stunning architecture
A historic palace, still inhabited by the (baby-eating!) Bishop of Bath & Wells, surrounded by award-winning gardens, Gothic ruins, and a moat complete with resident swans. There is a cafe in the grounds from which to admire the architecture and, on occasion, the local croquet club battling it out on the Palace lawn
104 locals recommend
Bishops Palace Gardens
A historic palace, still inhabited by the (baby-eating!) Bishop of Bath & Wells, surrounded by award-winning gardens, Gothic ruins, and a moat complete with resident swans. There is a cafe in the grounds from which to admire the architecture and, on occasion, the local croquet club battling it out on the Palace lawn
The smallest city in England, Wells has it all: history, architecture, a cathedral, a palace, a moat, bi-weekly markets (Wednesday & Saturday), an annual Food Festival, an annual Literary Festival and even its own family-run cinema
295 locals recommend
Wells
The smallest city in England, Wells has it all: history, architecture, a cathedral, a palace, a moat, bi-weekly markets (Wednesday & Saturday), an annual Food Festival, an annual Literary Festival and even its own family-run cinema
Perhaps the most iconic image of Somerset, Glastonbury Tor is only 5 miles away from The Orangery but provides magical views of the Mendips (and quite a bit of exercise getting up to the top!)
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
Perhaps the most iconic image of Somerset, Glastonbury Tor is only 5 miles away from The Orangery but provides magical views of the Mendips (and quite a bit of exercise getting up to the top!)
Glastonbury Abbey is shrouded in myth, with the graves of King Arthur and his Guinevere reportedly discovered within its grounds, located on the Isle of Avalon. Destroyed during Henry VIII's Reformation, when its stalwart Abbot refused to give in to the King's demands (and was hung on Glastonbury Tor for his trouble) the Abbey is redolent with history, mystery and beauty
121 locals recommend
Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetGlastonbury Abbey is shrouded in myth, with the graves of King Arthur and his Guinevere reportedly discovered within its grounds, located on the Isle of Avalon. Destroyed during Henry VIII's Reformation, when its stalwart Abbot refused to give in to the King's demands (and was hung on Glastonbury Tor for his trouble) the Abbey is redolent with history, mystery and beauty
Art & Exhibitions
London, New York, Hong Kong, Gstaad, Los Angeles, Zurich - and Bruton! Hauser & Wirth's now-famous Somerset gallery and gardens are a wonderfully refreshing take on the presentation of Art in unlikely settings
273 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneLondon, New York, Hong Kong, Gstaad, Los Angeles, Zurich - and Bruton! Hauser & Wirth's now-famous Somerset gallery and gardens are a wonderfully refreshing take on the presentation of Art in unlikely settings
Food scene
Stunning gardens, great restaurant, and the impressive incarnation of a dream - The Newt is a one-location for-the-day destination
159 locals recommend
The Pilgrims Restaurant
Stunning gardens, great restaurant, and the impressive incarnation of a dream - The Newt is a one-location for-the-day destination
Delicious home-made bread, pizzas & meals, monthly evening lectures, and the possibility of catching sight of some of the UK's Bruton's better-known celebrities as they chillax in 'Chelsea in the country'
175 locals recommend
At The Chapel
28 High StDelicious home-made bread, pizzas & meals, monthly evening lectures, and the possibility of catching sight of some of the UK's Bruton's better-known celebrities as they chillax in 'Chelsea in the country'
Hip and happening, Frome is a town with creativity oozing out of its artisan centre in St Catherine's Hill. Handcrafted, home made, spun and sung, Frome hosts cookery, creations and concerts
179 locals recommend
Frome
Hip and happening, Frome is a town with creativity oozing out of its artisan centre in St Catherine's Hill. Handcrafted, home made, spun and sung, Frome hosts cookery, creations and concerts
Scenic walking
Wonderfully-landscaped gardens, worth visiting at any time of year for the beauty of the seasons and the exercise of walking around them
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
Wonderfully-landscaped gardens, worth visiting at any time of year for the beauty of the seasons and the exercise of walking around them