Cider making in Somerset is called the making of scrumpy. The region is well known in the making of scrumpy really well for over a few hundred years. The true meaning of the authentic Somerset scrumpy is a sharp-tasting and a strong cider. It is made only within Somerset andRead More

Carnivals truly are special occasions for any city; the city lights up, people rejoice, and the environment is full of life and positive energy not just during the event, but long after it ends too. One of such events is the West Country Carnival Circuits in the South West ofRead More

Because of its broad usage and international role, the English language is known to encompass numerous different accents and dialects. Some of them are so distinct that despite the fact that people speaking them technically share a native language – English – they might have issues communicating and understanding oneRead More

On your journey through the antiquated charm of the West Country, you may happen upon the small Village of Purbeck. The towering hill overlooking the Purbeck streets holds the eminent Corfe Castle and a treasure of historical significance in the region. The Castle is an impressive site with over aRead More

Journeying back to the eleventh century, you will see ships line the shores as Harbourside merchants trade and sell. The docks hustled and bustled throughout the day with an antiquated system of commerce. When the sun set and the seas were clear, you could almost hear an eerie silence fallRead More

Walking is not only healthy; it is a great way to take in the sites. When visiting Harbourside, there is plenty of exciting places to see and things to do. One of the many bright points of the region is their emphasis on the journey. Walking may not sound likeRead More

One of the West Country’s famous agricultural out puts that is a bi-product of the dairy industry is cheese. Some of the cheeses in the region are so famous that they have had to have their names protected as farmers around the world have tried to recreate the taste ofRead More

The West Country is home to a huge and successful agricultural community. This has resulted in fantastic produce that is made available each year for the large numbers of restaurants to use and some of the finest restaurants in the county are located in the region. There are certain foodsRead More

Tourists who visit Somerset are often attracted to Wookey Hole which is found in the north of the county. It consists of series of caves that have been formed naturally in the Mendip Hills. Over the years chemical weathering has resulted in the limestone rock being weathered and eroded awayRead More

The South West of England is a region of the British Isles with the most transient of populations. The population numbers of the area vary greatly with the time of the year. The most obvious contrast is between the summer and the winter with the region being packed out withRead More