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Where are the best places to live in Somerset
Bath and Bristol offer city living. The town of Frome regularly tops national polls of the best places to live and makes headlines for its contribution to residents’ well-being. Other popular neighbourhoods in Somerset include Wells, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, South Petherton and Yeovil.
Castle Cary is an attractive market town brimming with history. There are good schools close by, an array of local amenities and a mainline train station within walking distance for commuters.
The seaside town of Weston-super-Mare is famed for its Grand Pier and seafront entertainment, sandy beach and summertime donkey rides.
What are some of the fun things to do in Somerset?
The Cheese and Grain in Frome is a fantastic music venue and hosted a secret gig by The Foo Fighters. Glastonbury Festival, the RNAS Yeovilton Air Show and the Bath and West Show attract visitors from across the world. The iconic Cheddar Gorge and the Glastonbury Tor, can be found in North Somerset, while Dunster Castle and Holnicote offer stunning views of Exmoor.
Somerset boasts several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty including the Mendip Hills, Cranborne Chase and the Quantock Hills. For a fun family day out, head for the caves of Wookey Hole, where you can explore for hours and enjoy a host of other attractions too, including the Valley of the Dinosaurs.
What are some of the popular schools in Somerset?
Parents and those starting a family want to live close to good and outstanding schools.
The likes of The Castle School and Richard Huish College are amongst some of the best secondary schools in Somerset. Both situated in Taunton, both schools received the elusive rating of Outstanding during their most recent Ofsted inspections.
The Castle School is a co-educational school that caters to pupils aged 11-16. It’s designated as a specialist Sports College, and also offers a second specialism in Vocational Education.
Richard Huish College, conversely, is a sixth form college that offers a number of A-Level and BTEC courses, as well as courses that cater to those pursuing apprenticeships and vocational courses.
There are also several excellent primary schools in Somerset, including the well-regarded St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School, as well as highly ranked independent schools like the Wells Cathedral School.
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