We were planning a "Top Ten" list of things to do in Somerset but there are just so many we had to go over the 10. If you are planning a holiday in the area (or even if you are a local with a free Sunday afternoon), check out the recommended activities below. 

Barle Valley Safaris
Off-road trips by Land Rover around Exmoor to see red deer, rare birds and Exmoor ponies.
www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk

Cheddar Caves and Gorge
Beginner sessions in caving, climbing and abseiling.
www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
        
Blue Bell Cycle Hire
Explore the Somerset Levels on two wheels.
    
Bullock Farm Fishing Lakes
Two heavily stocked lakes with a variety of coarse fish.
www.bullockfarm.co.uk
    
Burrowhayes Farm Riding Stables
Rides through the lovely Horner Valley and across open moorland.
www.burrowhayes.co.uk

Cheddar Cycle Store
Cycle hire right on the Strawberry Line.
www.cheddarcyclestore.co.uk
    
Dunkery Beacon
An open moorland walk to the top of Dunkery Beacon. Drive up onto Exmoor from Wheddon Cross and park at Dunkery Gate just as you get on National Trust land. Then choose your own long or short route to the top of the Beacon where you will get a view over Porlock and across the Bristol Channel to Wales.

Folly Foot Fishery
This three acre lake is well-stocked with carp. There is an on-site tackle shop.
www.follyfootfishery.co.uk        
    
Isle of Wedmore Golf Club
Sprawling over 100 acres of glorious countryside overlooking the Somerset Levels, this well respected course has 18 holes plus a four acre practice ground.
www.wedmoregolfclub.com
    
Liscombe Farm and Riding Stables
Treks along the Barle River from Tarr Steps.
www.liscombefarm.co.uk
    
Mendip Spring Golf Club
With views over the Mendip Hills, this course has an astonishing 12 acres of lakes and waterways.
www.mendipspringgolfclub.co.uk
    
Middlemore Waterpark
A perfect venue for adrenaline junkies, the watersports here all involve speed. Try waterskiing, wakeboarding or jet skiing.
www.middlemoor.co.uk
    
Mill on the Brue
An endless list of activities for children and adults including zip wires, assault courses, high ropes and river crossings.
www.millonthebrue.co.uk
    
Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club
An interesting course that mixes links characteristics with parkland.
www.mineheadgolf.co.uk
    
Peggotytom Canal Cruises
Daytime and evening cruises on the Taunton and Bridgwater Canal, departing from the YMCA at Bridgwater.
    
Periton Park Riding Stables
Rides with small groups going directly onto Exmoor, with no road riding.
www.peritonpark.co.uk
    
Wells Golf Club
A well laid out and challenging par 70 course.
www.wellsgolfclub.co.uk

Wimbleball Lake
A vast stretch of water where you can try lessons in sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.
www.swlakestrust.org.uk