Stitch Craftsmen Ltd (Whatley / Frome, Somerset)
Somerset Tourist Attractions

Our factory is conveniently close to a number of very popular tourist destinations and attractions, which are best reached by car or bus. The Georgian city of Bath is just a 30-minute drive away and offers almost endless sights to see, as well as a superb shopping district and plenty of exceptional restaurants.

Families looking for Somerset attractions close to Whatley may also like to consider spending a day at Bristol, where places of interest include an excellent zoo, ten-pin bowling and numerous multi-screen cinema complexes. Cheddar Gorge is also rather close, while the historical market town of Frome is right next door, as is the village of Nunney and its ancient castle ruins. If beaches are more your thing, then you will find that Weston Super Mare is also relatively close by, standing alongside the Bristol Channel. Further afield and in Wiltshire are the world-class attractions of Longleat, Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral.

Somerset Attractions: Bath - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
The attractions of Bath are certainly in good supply and you could easily spend a number of weeks here and still be left with lots of things to do. There are some superb art galleries in Bath, such as both the Holburne Museum of Art and the Victoria Art Gallery, the latter of which features free admission and stands right next to Pulteney Bridge. Of course, the Roman Baths are one of the city's premier tourist attractions and each summer draws crowds of visitors. Also of particular note is the Jane Austen Centre, the stunning Royal Crescent and Circus, and the 15th-century Bath Abbey.

Somerset Attractions: Bristol - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
Bristol is around 25 miles from Whatley and Stitch Craftsmen, and is famous for its spectacular Clifton Suspension Bridge, which was created by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the middle of the 19th century. Nearby the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Zoo is always a tourist magnet, while in the city centre, the Bristol Hippodrome theatre regularly hosts leading musicals and comedy events. Those with a spare afternoon may like to spend it exploring the SS Great Britain and Maritime Heritage Centre, or at the @Bristol attraction, which boasts many hands-on exhibitions and a recently opened Blue Reef aquarium.

Somerset Attractions: Cheddar Gorge - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
The biggest and most spectacular valley in the whole of the United Kingdom, Cheddar Gorge lies within the Mendip Hills and is perhaps best known for its caves and acclaimed cheese. Each year some half a million visitors come to Cheddar Gorge and its caves. The two main caves in Cheddar are Cox's Cave and the considerably larger Gough's Cave, both of which are open to members of the general public and feature some awesome stalactites and stalagmites.

Somerset Attractions: Frome - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
Whatley, the site of Stitch Craftsmen, is so close to Frome that it is almost considered to be a suburb of this old market town. Frome was founded more than 1,300 years ago and surprisingly contains the highest concentration of listed buildings in Somerset. Each July, the Frome Festival attracts thousands to the town, with a multitude of concerts staged at its Merlin Theatre, ECOS Ampitheatre and Memorial Theatre, amongst other venues.

Somerset Attractions: Nunney - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
The tiny village of Nunney is a mere matter of minutes away from Whatley and is really only visited for one attraction - its medieval castle remains. Nunney Castle dates back to the latter part of the 14th century and is actually in a very reasonable condition, having been partially restored in recent years. A small moat still encircles Nunney Castle and is filled with a selection of native fish.

Somerset Attractions: Glastonbury - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
Glastonbury is a very friendly town in Somerset and offers tourists an intriguing religious past, filled with legends and myths.

As you approach the town from Whatley, you will soon spot the dramatic Glastonbury Tour, which dominates the whole region and regularly appears on local postcards. Take time to check out the Millennium Walk, the Somerset Rural Life Museum, the remains of Glastonbury Abbey, and the gardens surrounding the Chalice Well. It is just a few miles to the east of Glastonbury, at Worth Farm, where the town's epic 'Glasto Pop Festival' is staged each June / July, regularly attracting international headlining acts.

Somerset Attractions: Weston Super Mare - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
Weston Super Mare has long been one of the biggest and most popular seaside attractions in the entire region and is just over 33 miles from Whatley and Stitch Craftsmen. Recently making front-page news following the severe fire damage suffered by its pier, Weston Super Mare remains a leading tourist destination with a huge sweeping sandy beachfront and a very reasonable shopping centre.

Somerset Attractions: Wells - Stitch Craftsmen, Whatley, Somerset
Wells is a small cathedral city and is located within Somerset's appealing Mendip district. There are a number of excellent attractions both in and around the city, with the centrally located Wells Cathedral being an absolute must-see. If you are visiting Wells with children, then you should definitely take time out to pay a visit to Wookey Hole, where you will discover some epic underground caverns, along with a dinosaur valley, working paper mill and circus show.