10 THINGS TO DO OFF THE CAMPSITE

Nestled at the foot of the Mendip Hills, Cheddar and Cheddar Gorge attract visitors from around the world.  Plenty to see and do in and around the streets and in the Gorge itself, and in the picturesque adjacent town of Axbridge.

All within a reasonable 15-20 min walk of the campsite.

Britain’s most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey…Wookey Hole, a wonderful & unique Somerset family attraction. A great Somerset day out and short drive from Petruth.

Just down the road is the City of Wells in Somerset with its historic centre, the magnificent cathedral, and the unique moated Bishop's Palace. Stay a while in one of the many delightful hotels or guesthouses and get your tastebuds tingling at one of the good independent restaurants, or unwind in one of a wide selection of cafes.  Market days are Wednesday and Saturday.

Glastonbury is so much more than the name attached to a festival seven miles away. It is a unique place with quirky shops & cafes.  And of course it is home to Glastonbury Abbey and The Tor to which entry is free.  Walking to the top is well worth it for the truly spectacular views!

"It’s tucked away in a valley resplendent, self contained, Once off the M5 you wonder if you will ever arrive, And in giving up a stranger couldn’t be blamed, But patience has its own reward, a village that thrives."

The nearby Sheppey Inn is possibly the coolest place in Somerset – you have to check it out!  That is coolest, apart from Petruth Paddocks and only when Glastonbury Festival isn’t on!  The pub pulls in people from miles around thanks to the brilliant, eclectic musicians it attracts, its fine selection of local ales and ciders (including all kinds of one-offs and speciality brews), and its fantastic food.

For retail therapy with an emphasis on shoes visit Clarks Village, with over 90 stores offering up to 60% off highstreet prices, nestled in the heart of Somerset just one mile from the world famous town of Glastonbury.

An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Mendips are one of England’s most special places – the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a stunning landscape of steep slopes and undulating plateau punctuated by spectacular gorges and rocky outcrops. Petruth is situated at the foot of the Mendips.

Sample some of Somerset's finest and most infamous liquor. Excerpt from the Wilkins site:

"I'm Roger Wilkins and my family have been producing proper traditional cider from my farm in Mudgley for nigh on 1,000 years... well all right, not quite that long, it just seems that way. Open 7 days a week from 10:00 until 8:00, 'cept Sundays when we close at 1:00pm, so I can have a quiet Sunday lunch. You're very welcome to go along and sample our award winning cider, and then you'll want to buy some."

Miles of sandy beach at Berrow, whilst Brean Down is essentially a Mendip Hill in the Bristol Channel with an excellent hilltop walk to an old fort by the sea.

Just over the Mendips from Petruth are two of England's finest places.

Bristol often tops polls as the best city to live in England, with the happiest people, etc., etc.  Here are 12 reasons it's the best city...our favourite being number 12!: http://metro.co.uk

Roman Bath is a gem of a town.  Famous of course for it's baths, the Abbey, the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.  A city so beautiful and special that it has been designated a World Heritage site.  Independent, creative, unique and stylish, Bath is the only place in the UK where you can bathe in naturally hot spa water and original roman style baths.