Local Attractions

The Lighthouse is ideally located close to a host of fantastic local attractions, offering Bed and Breakfast near Longleat, a day out to the Royal City of Bath or Nunney Castle, and a stroll round National Trust properties like Stourhead and Dyrham Park.

LONGLEAT SAFARI PARK & HOUSE

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park has been one of the UK’s best-loved attractions for over 60 years - and is only 10 minutes from The Lighthouse. It features an extensive Safari Park, is home to BBC Animal Park and CBBC Roar and also has over 15 fabulous attractions, including the new multi million pound Jungle Kingdom and Longleat House, one of the most stunning stately homes in Britain.

We can offer guests great deals on tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge so please enquire when you are making your booking.

ROYAL CITY OF BATH

The City of Bath, a World Heritage City just 25 minutes from The Lighthouse, is visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world. Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding is one of England's most beautiful places to visit. It is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries.

NUNNEY CASTLE

Nunney Castle is 5 minutes drive - the striking and picturesque moated castle was built in the 1370s and offers visitors some interesting history, a beautiful walk and a visit to a beautiful Somerset Village.

STOURHEAD - NATIONAL TRUST

Just 15 minutes drive, Stourhead is secluded in its own private valley, Stourhead features one of the world's finest landscape gardens. The 18th-century design centres on the magnificent lake, surrounded by classical temples, enchanting grottos and rare and exotic trees.

STONEHENGE

Stonehenge is probably the most important prehistoric monument in the whole of Britain and has attracted visitors from the earliest times. It stands as a timeless monumnet to the people who built it and was completed about 3500 years ago.

CHEDDAR GORGE

Explore Cheddar Gorge, Britain's biggest gorge from the dramatic cliffs rising 450ft to the stunning stalactite caverns. This world-famous beauty spot is a National Nature Reserve, reveals many fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing. A great day out for families, nature and history lovers, and outdoor adventurers.

OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Factory Outlet Shopping at either the Mulberry Shop in Shepton Mallet, or at Clarks Village in Street.

Westway Cinema - the local Frome cinema, just 5 minutes down the road...

Black Swan Arts is a popular arts centre in Frome, open 7 days a week, which contains galleries, shops, cafe, and the Roundtower where artist-led workshops and community events take place.