Places of Interest
Ham Hill Country Park
The history of Ham Hill has a long and fascinating past.
It was prehistoric man who first recognised the advantages of settling on top of this raised outcrop. Little of these pioneers has survived the intervening four thousand years, but just enough has remained to let us know that they were here.
Ultimate English scenery and a walkers paradise
Cricket St Thomas Estate
Dulverton on the edge of Exmoor
The Blackdown Hills are a range of hills along the Somerset and Devon border just west of Chard, which were designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1991. Nearby is the Wellington Monument. At 53m (175ft), the monument is located at the highest point of the Blackdown hills and was erected to celebrate the Duke of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo.
So much to do and so little time !
Dinosaurland and Fossil Museum
The best fossil collection on public display in the South West of England. An exciting collection of pre-historic fossils. This collection is aimed at children from 5 years to 85 years with an interest in dinosaurs and fossils. Here you can find out why the Jurassic Coast is so good for fossils, where and how to find your own 200 million year old fossil. Take a tour in the time gallery and see how life has evolved, and how the collection fits into geological time. There is a natural history room with a collection of present day skeletons, shells, butterflies and taxidermy.
Perry's Cider Mills & Museum
Set in the picturesque Somerset Village of Dowlish Wake, the cider mills and visitor centre occupy the original family farm. Here cider apples have been grown and pressed for over 500 years. The 16th Century thatched barn is not only the centre piece of the farm, but is still used every Autumn to store and press the season’s apple harvest.
Cricket St Thomas Hotel
The gardens and lakes are open for visitors and the facilities inside the Hotel are only available to adults. The Hotel Bar is available for meals but not the main restaurant.
Eating out at the Windwhistle Inn
The pub is currently closed at the moment
The Windwhistle Inn is situated within easy walking distance of Swandown via the illuminated footpath.
The pub has been extended to now include a separate restaurant area for quiet dining, a large bright & airy conservatory where the famous carvery is served and a function room ideal for weddings and other large parties.
The Fleet Air Arm Museum
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is located 7 miles north of Yeovil. One of the world's largest aviation museums with many historic aircraft on display.
Step aboard their carrier exhibition and see how sailors live and work at sea. Special group packages are available, there is something for everyone – whatever the weather.
It has an extensive collection of military and civilian aircraft, as well as models of Royal Navy ships, especially aircraft carriers. Some of the museum has interactive displays. It is located by RNAS Yeovilton, and the museum has viewing areas where visitors can watch military aircraft.
Haynes Motor Museum
The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford offers an excellent day out for everyone.
A living and working Museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50s and 60s, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the Jaguar XJ220 and the Ferrari 360.
Housed within 17 exhibition areas, the Museum's vast Collection of veteran, vintage and classic cars and bikes offers a fascinating window into motoring history.
Visiting Places
There are many landmarks you should visit, rich in history and traditions
Forde Abbey is very close by and you can even see the 160 foot Centenary Fountain from the terrace at preset times! This is the highest in England.
Visit the House, Gardens and PYO nearby when in season.
Other attractions and places of interest
Within 20 minutes drive
Lyme Regis (the fossil capital)
Barrington Court (NT), Nr Ilminster
South West Deer Rescue Centre
Within 40 minutes drive
Montacute House (NT), Montacute
Tintinhull Gardens (NT), Nr Yeovil
Lytes Cary Manor, Nr Somerton
Sherborne Castle
Minterne Gardens
Beer a pretty seaside fishing village
West Bay, Nr Bridport
Within 65 minutes drive
Abbotsbury Swannery
Glastonbury Tor and abbey ruins
Cheddar Gorge
Quantock Hills
Wells Cathedral
Stourhead, National Trust
Bovington Tank Museum
Longleat Safari Park
Walking the South West Coast Path
Why not make a start !
The South West Coast Path is perhaps the UK’s ultimate challenge for the long-distance hiker - a 630-mile adventure around the coastline of England’s south west peninsula.
However when staying at Swandown you can join the path at numerous locations in Devon and Dorset and enjoy the wonders of the Jurassic Coast. Full details can be found on the Jurassic Coast Trust website.
Beer Beach
Beer Village High Street
Just one of the many resorts you will pass through.
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