Portishead

Portishead dates back to Roman times and was once a fishing port.  It expanded with the building of a pier and dock in the 19th century, and was home to coal-fed power stations and a chemical works in the 20th century.  These industrial sites have since been redeveloped.

It now has a marina which has 250 berths for sailing and leisure crafts, with waterside bars and restaurants.

There is also a lake ground which was created in 1910 with an open air swimming pool, and an array of activities for all the family, including watching the ships sailing in and out of Avonmouth and Portbury Docks.

Brean beach and Brean Down

Brean is a coastal village and seaside resort in Somerset.  At the very end of the beach is Brean Down which is a prominent, limestone headland, owned by the National Trust, it has long walks with panoramic views with Roman ruins and a 19th century military fort which was built between 184-1871, it was intended to protect the Bristol Channel from a potential French invasion under Napoleon III. It was rearmed in World War II as a coastal artillery battery and also for secret experimental weapons testing, including trials of a bouncing bomb.

Glastonbury

Glastonbury is a town in Somerset famous for deep connections to myths and legends, especially those surround King Arthur and Avalon.

Key sites are:

Glastonbury Abbey which monks claimed was Britain's earliest Christian foundation, and famous for links to the legend of King Arthur.

Glastonbury Tor, which is a prominent hill and landmark near the town and capped by the 15th century tower of St. Michael's  Church.

Glastonbury Festival, which is a world famous music and performing arts even held on Worth Farm in nearby Pilton.