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Somerset's
£850m Tourism Industry
There is one undeniable fact about the
South West in relation to the UK’s tourism industry.
It is Britain’s foremost holiday destination. For
example, UK residents alone made 24.4 million trips to
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The South West has become a critical
and dynamic element in the UK tourism industry because
it offers unparalleled diversity in its environment
and heritage, and can compete globally with its range
of world-class attractions and accommodation. Somerset
fortifies its role within the South West because it
offers outstanding countryside including the Quantock
Hills, Mendip Hills, Blackdown Hills and Brendon Hills
as well as beaches, Exmoor
National Park, villages and market towns.
 The county has over 45 miles of coastline, three Areas
of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a range of marked
walking trails, bridle ways and cycle routes. There are
many visitor attractions for all the family along with
a variety of places to stay.
 Many
job opportunities have arisen as a reflection of the
growing tourism industry within Somerset and the
visitors it brings.
Many retails establishments, pubs, cafes, restaurants,
village shops, leisure facilities, garden centres and
other industries have all benefited greatly from
tourism.
 Please
see this informative document below kindly produced by
Somerset Tourism, Somerset County Council with
assistance from South West Tourism:
Research Document
Alternatively, visit one of the links shown on the
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Quick
Links
The County of Somerset | Business in Somerset | Employers in Somerset | Tourism in Somerset | Somerset Statistics | History of Somerset | Famous People of Somerset | Useful Somerset Websites |
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 Somerset
County Council
supports the county's tourism sector in a multitude of ways
- from business to culture, arts to community etc can all
be found here at the official Celebrating Somerset website.
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Hidden Somerset
hiddensomerset.com is the
ideal tool when planning a visit. From where to eat, what
to do and where to stay, 'Hidden Somerset' has been
designed to assist planning a visit specific to your
interests and tastes.
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Visit Somerset
Somerset offers
more than just a holiday.
Whether you want to explore the beautiful countryside or
build castles in the sand
Somerset is a county where memories are made.
www.visitsomerset.co.uk |
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Somerset Tourist Guide
The Somerset
Tourist Guide
for cottages, campsites, hotels, and B&B, in Somerset,
Bath and Exmoor.
www.somersettouristguide.com |
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South West Tourism
encourages
the promotion and development
of tourism in Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and
the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset,
Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
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Accessible South West
A
new directory designed to assist visitors with
disabilities travelling to the South West of England
listing suitable places to stay and visit.
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Visit Britain UK Industry
 aids businesses in the marketing of
their tourism services.
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