Richard Huish College". Creative Steps. Archived from the original on 2 April 2008 . Retrieved 18 December 2007. In Arthurian legend, Avalon became associated with Glastonbury Tor when monks at Glastonbury Abbey claimed to have discovered the bones of King Arthur and his queen. [130] What is more certain is that Glastonbury was an important religious centre by 700 and claims to be "the oldest above-ground Christian church in the World" [131] situated "in the mystical land of Avalon". The claim is based on dating the founding of the community of monks at AD63, the year of the legendary visit of Joseph of Arimathea, who was supposed to have brought the Holy Grail. [131] The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts takes place most years in Pilton, near Shepton Mallet, attracting over 170,000 music and culture lovers from around the world to see world-famous entertainers. [135] So, whether you want to experience a fascinating history in Bath, see the biggest gorge in the country, or live the traditional country life in one of Somerset’s AONBs, there are so many things to do in Somerset! Bridgewater - An ancient market town which was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, Bridgewater is the administrative centre for the Sedgemoor district of Somerset. Bridgewater Map.

On each of the tabs of the map you will find a selection of some of the top things to see and do and places to visits across the region in each category. And don’t miss the Somerset Rural Life Museum, where you can learn about the importance of Somerset’s countryside and how it is so instrumental to the county, as well as some stories about daily life in Somerset. Wells Tourism in Somerset A Destination Management Plan 2015 - 2020". Visit Somerset . Retrieved 13 April 2021.Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's)". Somerset Military Museum. Archived from the original on 7 August 2007 . Retrieved 23 December 2007.

It was mentioned in the Domesday Book and is also known as Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. It has a connection to the leather industry and is famous for glove-making. Mini profiles of the key industrial sectors in Somerset". Celebrating Somerset. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008 . Retrieved 26 October 2007. From 1984 to 1994, Somerset was represented by Conservative Margaret Daly as part of the Somerset and Dorset West constituency for elections to the European Parliament. Aston, Michael (1988). Aspects of the Medieval Landscape of Somerset & Contributions to the landscape history of the county. Somerset: Somerset County Council. ISBN 0-86183-129-2.Ethnicity and National Identity". somersetintelligence.org.uk. Archived from the original on 12 August 2018 . Retrieved 11 August 2018. From 1994 to 1999, Somerset was represented by Liberal Democrat Graham Watson as part of the Somerset and North Devon constituency for elections to the European Parliament.