If you want to watch and learn how things are made like cheese, pottery and baskets, there are interesting workshops in Somerset that lets you watch and sample or buy.
The county of Somerset in the South West of England is rich in attractions and adventures. Its many towns and villages have something unique and interesting to offer. If you are looking forward to a memorable holiday, Somerset would be one of the holiday destinations you must consider. You will never run out of things to see and do, all of them equally interesting. If you want to watch and learn how things are made like cheese, pottery and baskets, there are interesting workshops in Somerset that lets you watch and sample or buy.
These places and other attractions are near Somerset holiday cottages. Not only are these Somerset holiday cottages your best choice because they are clean, comfortable, spacious and luxurious but because they are near the many major attractions in the place. Choosing the Somerset holiday cottages will put you close to the places you will want to visit during your holidays. Here are two interesting workshops.
The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, Shop & Working Dairy
Watch how cheddar is being made in Cheddar. The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company is the only cheese maker left in Cheddar. When you visit the shop, you can see how traditional cheddar is made. Traditional authentic cheddar is handmade and takes seven hours to make. There is a viewing area where you can see all the stages of making the cheese starting from milk. You can watch the cheese makers doing the work live or you can also watch a short film that documented the whole process. You can then go on to the Taster Bar where you can try out any or all of the cheeses. There are trained staffs to help you as you try to find what cheese you really like. Admission fee is £1.95 for adults while accompanied children below 16 can enter for free. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day the whole year through except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It is located at The Cliffs on Cheddar Gorge and is easily reachable if you are staying at the beautiful Somerset holiday cottages.
Muchelney Pottery
The Muchelney Pottery is located in the ancient parish of Muchelney on the Somerset Levels. Muchelney is popular for the 10thC Benedictine abbey and is a wonderful place to visit if you are staying at the popular Somerset holiday cottages. A visit to the pottery will let you see the 3 potters who are making different kinds of hand-thrown, wood-fired stoneware. You will get the chance to see the different production work starting from throwing, turning, handling, glazing, firing the kiln depending on what work is scheduled during the time that you visit. You can also see the beautiful signed pots that you can buy from the showroom. There is no admission fee to enter the workshop.
Activities for the Whole Family
There are several attractions in Cornwall and your holidays here will never have a dull moment. Here are a few recommendations you can use during your holidays in Cornwall.Places to See in St. Austrell
There are many places to see and visit around St. Austell holiday cottages. Each place has a history attached to it, and is quite interesting. St. Austell holiday cottages offer you a chance to see these places.Portland Holidays and the Canonteign Falls
The spectacular coastal region is filled with lots of surprises for the entire family. The most important, the accommodation is easily and affordably available at the Portland Holiday cottages, where you will get all comfort and luxury which you would surely be looking forward during your trip.