Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Local Characterful Guides to Britain's Special Places

When it comes to exploring Britain's unique charm and history, no travel guide does a better job than Bradt's Local Characterful Guides. With their Slow Travel approach, these guides take you off the beaten path to discover the true essence of Britain's special places.

Introducing Bradt Travel Guides: The Slow Travel Experts

Bradt Travel Guides is renowned for its expertly crafted travel content that goes beyond the usual tourist hotspots. With a focus on Slow Travel, they provide immersive experiences that allow you to connect with the local culture and traditions.

So what exactly is Slow Travel? It is a concept that encourages travelers to take their time, immerse themselves in the local surroundings, and build a deeper connection with the destination. Instead of ticking off landmarks and rushing from one attraction to another, Slow Travel lets you truly experience the essence of a place.

Somerset: Local, Characterful Guides to Britain's Special Places (Bradt Travel Guides (Slow Travel series))

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Discover Britain's Special Places

Britain is a land of diverse landscapes, quaint villages, and hidden treasures. Bradt's Local Characterful Guides focus on uncovering these special places that often go unnoticed by mainstream tourism. From picturesque coastal towns, remote countryside villages, to historic sites with fascinating tales, these guides offer a unique perspective.

Whether you're interested in exploring ancient castles, experiencing traditional festivals, or indulging in local cuisine, Bradt Travel Guides have you covered. Their extensive range of guides covers regions across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Why Choose Bradt's Local Characterful Guides

1. Authentic Experiences: Bradt's guides are written by local experts who have a deep understanding of the places they write about. They take you beyond tourist traps and show you the authentic side of Britain.

2. Detailed Information: These guides provide in-depth information on local attractions, accommodations, transportation, and more. You'll have all the necessary details to plan your trip effectively.

3. Stunning Photography: Visuals play a crucial role in travel guides, and Bradt doesn't disappoint. The guides are richly illustrated with stunning photographs, giving you a taste of the destination before you even set foot there.

4. Insider Tips: Want to know the best local pubs, hidden trails, or lesser-known historical facts? Bradt's guides offer invaluable insider tips that add a layer of depth to your trip.

Embrace the Slow Travel Philosophy

Slow Travel is not just a way of exploring; it's a philosophy that encourages meaningful connections with the places you visit. By choosing Bradt's Local Characterful Guides, you're not just getting a travel guide – you're embarking on a journey to truly understand and appreciate the culture, history, and people of Britain.

So, why rush through your trip when you can immerse yourself in the spirit of a place? Get your hands on Bradt's Local Characterful Guides to Britain's special places and unveil the hidden gems that await you. Embrace Slow Travel, and you'll create memories that last a lifetime.

Bradt's Local Characterful Guides offer an extraordinary opportunity to explore Britain's special places in a way that traditional travel guides cannot match. With their Slow Travel philosophy and dedication to providing authentic experiences, these guides are a must-have for any traveler seeking to uncover the hidden gems of Britain.

Somerset: Local, Characterful Guides to Britain's Special Places (Bradt Travel Guides (Slow Travel series))

by Lonely Planet(Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	71675 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	317 pages

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This new guide to the idyllic and popular county of Somerset from expert author and Somerset resident Norm Longley is ideal for both visitors and locals alike with its mix of visitor information, history, culture and anecdote, not to mention coverage of wildlife, birdwatching, walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. Accommodation and restaurants - and cider - are covered, too: as Longley himself says, he often spends weekends 'roaming the Somerset countryside in search of exciting and/or novel things to do - or at the very least, hunting down good food and drink.'
Divided into seven easy-to-explore geographical regions, from Bath and north Somerset through Wells and the Mendips to Exmoor National Park and International Dark Sky Reserve, this is an indispensable companion for everyone from culture devotees to outdoor adventurers, birders to beach lovers, transport enthusiasts to event-goers, families to foodies. The Somerset Levels are covered, and so too are Quantock and Blackdown Hills, the coast, and east and south Somerset.
Somerset is consistently seductive: windswept marshes and wild moorland, enchanting upland areas, iron-flat lowland terrain, limestone gorges, and a forty-mile long stretch of coast with rocky coves, fossil-filled cliffs and a tiny offshore island. And, of course, there's the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, with its beautifully preserved Roman baths, graceful Georgian architecture and enticing gastronomic possibilities.
Bradt's Somerset covers all this and more, from the Glastonbury Festival to the American Museum and Gardens, carnivals to quirky local customs, the longest heritage railway in Britain to England's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and a good dash of legend and myth too, from King Arthur at Avalon and Camelot, to the country's third largest complex of standing stones at Stanton Drew.