Popular Attractions in Somerset

Travel Articles | May 3, 2012

Book one of the spacious Somerset holiday cottages for your holidays in this amazing holiday destination. If you are planning a family holiday in Somerset, then the luxurious Somerset holiday cottages will be ideal for you. There are several interesting places to visit and things to do in Somerset. Staying at the upscale Somerset holiday cottageswill ensure that you have an excellent place to relax after visiting the popular attractions in this holiday destination. With all the attractions in Somerset, you will never have a dull moment here during your holidays. Here are some suggestions you can use during your holidays in Somerset.

Montacute TV Radio and Toy Museum

If you are holidaying with your children, then a visit to the Montacute TV Radio and Toy Museum is a must. Enjoy a nostalgic trip through the World of radio and television when you visit this museum. You will be able to enjoy a variety of programmes that are guaranteed to bring back old memories of classic TV and radio you have heard or seen when you were a child. The Montacute TV Radio and Toy Museum is a fascinating museum that has been compiled by Alan Hicken. The museum is lined from the floor to the ceiling with wonderful memories of both radio and TV programmes. There are literally over thousands of memorabilia including toys, books, annuals and games at this museum. If you grew up listening to the radio, you will enjoy the fantastic radio display at the museum. There are over 500 radios from vintage wirelesses to novelty transistors, radiograms and televisions on display at this museum.

Old programmes are once again brought to life through various scenes and displays including a radio shop and more. Getting to the museum is not difficult if you are staying at one of the luxurious holiday cottages. The museum is situated in the charming village of Montacute. This village was used in the filming of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility', and has featured on various programs such as; channel 4's 'Collectors Lot', Somerset Sound, BBC's 'Antique Inspectors' HTV's 'Antiques Trail' and various other programs.

If you are driving here from Somerset holiday cottages, you can park your car at the parking located near the museum. The museum is a god place to visit even during rainy weather. There is an on-site restaurant at the museum where you can sit down and enjoy a couple of delicious snacks or even a nice lunch during your visit here. The museum is completely accessible to disabled visitors. This is a family attraction and is one you should visit while staying at Somerset holiday cottages. There is a small fee that needs to be paid and the approximate duration of your visit to the museum will be for about 2 hours.

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