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Somerset travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Somerset with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Somerset.
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Somerset travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Somerset with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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Time difference | UK +0 hours |
Language(s) | English |
Currency | Pound Sterling |
Electricity | G plug (230V) |
Driving side | Left |
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Somerset weather
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The Somerset weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Norwich.
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Somerset travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Somerset from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- Irish traveller advice for Somerset - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Somerset - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Somerset - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Somerset - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Somerset - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Somerset.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Somerset travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Somerset with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Somerset - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Somerset - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Somerset - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Somerset, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Somerset covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Somerset with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Somerset - UK Health Security Agency
- Coronavirus timeline in Somerset - Coronalevel.com
- Latest info on travel to Somerset - Department for Transport for England
Somerset travel features
Do you want to learn more about Somerset? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Somerset.
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Somerset FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Somerset including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
What is the time difference between Somerset and the UK?
The time difference between Somerset and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Somerset?
The main language spoken in Somerset is English.
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What is the currency in Somerset?
The currency in Somerset is the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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Which plugs are used in Somerset?
Somerset uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Somerset?
They drive on the left side of the road in Somerset.
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