The West Country's Finest - Yeovil - Somerset

The West Country region of the UK is full of many traditional, welcoming towns and Yeovil - Somerset is nothing short of this. The town, now recognized as a centre for the aircraft industries was once a thriving, traditional market town. That said, although experiencing vast development, it still keeps hold of its roots and is a popular tourist town.

Steeped in history, the town was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. At the time it was registered under the Celtic name, Givele. This is thought to have meaning relating to The Noble River. The town at this time had a population of around 1000 holding markets, which remain to this day, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, the roots actually date back to the prehistoric Paleolithic era. Burial and occupation sites were discovered at the southern edge of today's modern town, particularly in the Hendford area.

This town is one with an abundance of activities for the visitor. The West Country is well known for its production, and drinking, of local cider. In various locations across the county are long-established cider farms, brewing the finest Perry and Scrumpy.

For a taste of how this fine beverage is produced, you can take a trip to one of the farms open to the public. Bridge Farm Cider, throughout the summer months, is open 7 days a week, and has a wide range of ciders available to purchase. Failing a visit, then any one of the towns time honored pubs will be happy to recommend a pint of the finest local drink.

For those interested in history and culture then there is plenty on offer, with numerous museums scattered around the town and surrounding areas. The most notable of these are the Museum of South Somerset and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The latter has the worlds second largest collection of aviation records and artifacts.

An important part of Yeovil culture is housed at Huish Park. This is the home to Yeovil Town FC, known by locals as the Glovers. Following many years languishing in the non-leagues the club has experienced notably success, gaining promotion to the English League Two. The club, during the past 50 years, is famous for achieving a number of FA Cup victories over bigger teams.

Being located within one of many UK regions of beautiful countryside, and with its warm, traditional dwellers, it is of no surprise that Yeovil - Somerset is as popular as it is.