Title: Midsomer Norton Travel Guide: Best of Midsomer Norton, Bristol Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Midsomer Norton](https://expedia.co.uk/Midsomer-Norton-Hotels.d6123614.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Midsomer Norton](https://expedia.co.uk/Midsomer-Norton-Holiday-Rentals.d6123614.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Midsomer Norton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Midsomer-Norton.d6123614.Car-Hire-Guide)[Midsomer Norton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Midsomer-Norton.d6123614.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Midsomer Norton Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The slag heap in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset, UK; referred to locally as "The Batch".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123614/e7775b82-67b2-4a2e-9674-c82911784ea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123614/e7775b82-67b2-4a2e-9674-c82911784ea0.jpg) by [Stuz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Stuz) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 ](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)) ![The slag heap in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset, UK; referred to locally as "The Batch".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123614/e7775b82-67b2-4a2e-9674-c82911784ea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123614/e7775b82-67b2-4a2e-9674-c82911784ea0.jpg) by [Stuz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Stuz) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 ](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)) ![St. John the Baptist Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123614/4bcfe8e3-1667-4c2e-82ef-7b2fed3e88bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123614/4bcfe8e3-1667-4c2e-82ef-7b2fed3e88bc.jpg) by [Artur Kozioł](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6063509?with_photo_id=70698946) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Meadow by Wellow Brook From a gate on Northmead Road (the B3355) close to Thicketmead Bridge across the brook. A public footpath runs along the linear meadow between the Norton Radstock Greenway (on the left) and the tree-lined brook to the right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123614/55d38108-8748-431c-b78d-e422b3f09a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Farmland off Monger Lane A view looking to the southeast across farmland off Monger Lane. The public footpath to Greenhill passes to the left of the hedge at the centre of the image.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000716355/677b60b6-1589-4d28-9034-f7714c39da33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000716355/677b60b6-1589-4d28-9034-f7714c39da33.jpg) by [Phil Williams](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2215) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Midsomer Norton Things to do - Top hotels in Midsomer Norton - Top Holiday Rentals in Midsomer Norton ![Apex City of Bath Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16480000/16474500/16474486/5f420b3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex City of Bath Hotel 1 James Street West Bath England £99 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,694 reviews) The upgrade room was very spacious and well presented. We did try and book the swimming pool but unsuccessfully. Staff were very helpful and always attentive. Will definitely stay with this brand of Hotel again Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=16474486&PinnedHotelID=16474486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123614) ![Hampton by Hilton Bath City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74080000/74076700/74076613/f5e60051_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton Bath City Avon Street Bath England £84 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,113 reviews) The room was spacious and very well kept with a special drinks tray and fridge area. The bed was very comfortable and the feather pillows were wonderful. Thank you for a great stay in Bath Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=74076613&PinnedHotelID=74076613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123614) ![Clayton Hotel Bristol City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69830000/69825700/69825633/95670123_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clayton Hotel Bristol City Broad Street Bristol England £86 6 Feb - 7 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,187 reviews) Room was very spacious, clean and well appointed. Will definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026&selected=69825633&PinnedHotelID=69825633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123614) [See all 3,134 properties in Midsomer Norton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6123614) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20620000/20616000/20615906/5ea83072_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hiding Space - Westgate Apartments 4-5 Westgate Buildings Bath England Stay at this apartment in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews) Restaurants near by. Lovely studio. Cosy and clean.☺️ Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Hiding-Space-Westgate-Apartments.h20615906.Hotel-Information) ![WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113699500/113699442/b5d2dd17_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms Featherbed Ln Bristol England Stay at this residence in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) perfect for my friend Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Willow-Ridge.h113699442.Hotel-Information) ![Your Apartment Clifton House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73080000/73072400/73072382/2451b5df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your Apartment Clifton House 2 Tyndall's Park Rd Bristol England Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and ... 7.4/10 Good! (99 reviews) Loved the location and space Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Your-Apartment-Clifton-House.h73072382.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Midsomer Norton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6123614&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Midsomer Norton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123614&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123614&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123614&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[31 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123614&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123614&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123614&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![University of Bristol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084227/2b476274-f36a-4dc6-8c4a-70048fffac93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Bristol Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Attraction) ![Bristol Hippodrome Theatre featuring performance art, interior views and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084175/f483e3c9-a22e-4ebc-a4bc-05ca74999751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bristol Hippodrome Theatre This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Attraction) ![Thornbury Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/64fda9bf-0178-4a94-bfbe-500e5dac9787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thornbury Castle Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornbury-Castle-Bristol.d6084223.Attraction) ![Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes interior views and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123058/f37a176f-4cf9-4878-8834-26b63664bbd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabot Circus Shopping Centre Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Attraction) ![Clifton Suspension Bridge which includes a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084195/20bf8b8a-0d1a-48a4-8ff7-fba8336b01c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clifton Suspension Bridge Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Attraction) ![#Bristol #England #Atyeo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050532/ed6fc64b-8e31-4614-9431-83d9ce3234d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashton Gate Stadium Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5259231/a31e212a-4a0f-4506-96da-0cf2f8da1039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-bath-walking-tours-georgian-tour.a5259231.activity-details) ![Dr Lynch dares you to join the tour!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4773419/ef35d312-da62-4cc0-b8ed-1a14bd133a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fully-guided-bath-ghost-tours.a4773419.activity-details) ![Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45556587/a8578b18-e37a-4a90-99a6-03cb11555376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour £25 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tootbus-bath-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45556587.activity-details) ![St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47853614/ccaa2566-174d-4b27-80b5-05b93f3ee6ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour £6 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details) ![Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48186268/1e2c8bc3-b051-4495-9606-2073d02ef188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bath-guided-tour-of-iconic-bridgerton-filming-locations.a48186268.activity-details) ![Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49366231/9cebd79c-7020-4c80-865e-563251a3a2bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/somerset-wookey-hole-caves-day-admission-ticket.a49366231.activity-details) [See all activities in Midsomer Norton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Midsomer-Norton.d6123614.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Midsomer Norton ![Wills Memorial Building which includes a city, heritage elements and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491710/e9e0d347-6f88-4d80-ad32-173ef6e3a3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bristol ![Ston Easton Church.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047973/dbb9b3ab-1969-4dcf-98c7-65198486431c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Dominic Dawn Harry and Jacob Paterson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2422) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Ston Easton ![Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053859/64f36d9c-7057-4bb0-9ae7-68ea4d38701c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Artur Kozioł](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6063509?with_photo_id=70698946) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Radstock ![Parade Gardens showing a castle, heritage architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079371/ab75036c-39b1-4c85-89b5-22bc4b619fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bath - Cities near Midsomer Norton - Places of interest [Bristol](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol.dx688)[Ston Easton](https://expedia.co.uk/Ston-Easton.dx6047973)[Radstock](https://expedia.co.uk/Radstock.dx6053859)[Bath](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath.dx6084496)[Camerton](https://expedia.co.uk/Camerton.dx6149057)[Farrington Gurney](https://expedia.co.uk/Farrington-Gurney.dx6349097)[Stratton-on-the-Fosse](https://expedia.co.uk/Stratton-On-The-Fosse.dx3000406812)[Chilcompton](https://expedia.co.uk/Chilcompton.dx3000418877)[Paulton](https://expedia.co.uk/Paulton.dx3000716355) - [Longleat Safari and Adventure Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Longleat-Safari-And-Adventure-Park-Warminster.d6157342.Attraction) - [Center Parcs Longleat Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Center-Parcs-Longleat-Forest-Warminster.d553248628305051930.Attraction) - [Cheddar Gorge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheddar-Gorge-Cheddar.d6094237.Attraction) - [University of Bristol ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Attraction) - [Thermae Bath Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thermae-Bath-Spa-Bath-City-Centre.d6151658.Attraction) - [Bristol Hippodrome Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Attraction) - [Roman Baths ](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Baths-Bath-City-Centre.d6079375.Attraction) - [Longleat ](https://expedia.co.uk/Longleat-Warminster.d6092191.Attraction) - [Cabot Circus Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Attraction) - [Clifton Suspension Bridge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Attraction) - [Ashton Gate Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Attraction) - [Glastonbury Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glastonbury-Abbey-Glastonbury.d6084199.Attraction) - [University of Bath ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bath-Bath.d6079389.Attraction) - [Bath Spa University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Spa-University-Bristol.d6151652.Attraction) - [Glastonbury Tor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glastonbury-Tor-Glastonbury.d6094239.Attraction) - [Wells Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wells-Cathedral-Wells.d6079393.Attraction) - [Royal Crescent ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Crescent-Upper-Town.d6079377.Attraction) - [Aztec West Business Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aztec-West-Business-Park-Bristol.d6249122.Attraction) - [Bath Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Abbey-Bath-City-Centre.d6079299.Attraction) - [Stourhead ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stourhead-Warminster.d6092189.Attraction) - [Noah's Ark Zoo Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Noahs-Ark-Zoo-Farm-Bristol.d6079365.Attraction) - [Haynes International Motor Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Haynes-International-Motor-Museum-Yeovil.d553248621532491031.Attraction) - [Clarks Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clarks-Village-Street.d553248635851219478.Attraction) - [SS Great Britain ](https://expedia.co.uk/SS-Great-Britain-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084215.Attraction) - [Jane Austen Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jane-Austen-Centre-Bath-City-Centre.d6079349.Attraction) - 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