Axbridge is a quaint medieval town with a beautiful medieval square that is set on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills.

There are many beautiful medieval and Georgian listed buildings in Axbridge including St. John the Baptist's Church and King John's Hunting Lodge (a part-timbered structured building), both are in opposite corners of the square.

There are many painting spots just within the market square itself not to mention painting the panoramic views of the Somerset levels.

These 2 lakes within a stones throw of each other and at the foot of the Mendip Hills are an ideal setting for painting water and wildlife.

Blagdon Lake has plenty of wildlife including deer and is over 1 ½ miles long and contains plenty of wildflowers including various species of orchids. As you can see the spot we paint from has panoramic views across the fields to the lake and onto the hills in the background.

On Chew Valley Lake there is plenty of wildlife including over 250 species of birds, owls, birds of prey, osprey and many lush water plants as well as many wild flowers. There is a sailing club bringing diversity to the lake and plenty of woodland and at over 2 miles long there are a variety of subjects to paint.

Burrington Combe is a Gorge cut into the northern side of the Mendip Hills and has impressive rock formations and cliffs a few hundred feet high, with lush vegetation.

At the top of Burrington Combe is the moorland common with gorgeous panoramic views across the Bristol Channel to Wales & Exmoor, up-to Bristol and Chew Valley Lake, Blagdon Lake as well as the surrounding areas.

From here the highest point of the Mendips, Beacon Batch (325m) can be seen.

The world famous Cheddar Gorge, the largest in Britain, contains many shops (including Cheddar Gallery!), 450 foot high limestone cliffs (the highest in Britain) that form the Gorge and various caves.

From above views can be seen across the Somerset levels, Cheddar Reservoir, Axbridge, Brent Knoll, to the Bristol Channel, Quantocks, Exmoor, the islands of Steep Holm & Flat Holm and the Welsh Mountains.

Within the Gorge many goats roam free and there is a wide variety of vegetation and at each turn there is a different dramatic rock structure to inspire everyone. There are countless painting spots from waterfalls, lakes, trees, wildlife, quaint cottages to dramatic cliffs.

Cheddar Lake and Lion Rock is an amazing spot to paint from, provides much inspiration from any angle and includes rocks, trees, flowers, cottages, water and lovely reflections.

The reservoir, just outside the gorge, affords fantastic panoramic views around all 360 degrees. From the reservoir, you can see Crook Peak, Brent Knoll, the Medieval town of Axbridge, the Gorge itself, Glastonbury Tor & the Mendip Hills.

There is a yachting club and many trees and hills as a back-drop giving plenty of painting material.

This is near Priddy and is a fantastic spot with panoramic views of the Somerset Levels, the Bristol Channel, Brean Down, the islands of Steep Holm and Flat Holm, the Quantocks, Exmoor, Wales and Glastonbury Tor, all from the southern edge of the Mendips.

This is near Deer Leap and nestles on the slopes of the Mendips with panoramic views across the Somerset Levels to Wookey, Wells and Glastonbury Tor.

This well known landmark has been attracting people for centuries and in Medieval times a Church was built on it by a group of monks.

The tower still remains today and forms a significant part of the Tor's shape when seen on the skyline. Local artists and photographers are fascinated by the effects that can be gained from different lighting conditions around the Tor including sunsets and views at night or in early morning.

This quaint little village by the sea has beautiful views of Brean Down and across the Bristol Channel to Wales including the islands of Steep Holm & Flat Holm. In the village is a tower and a church on the edge of a cliff which gives beautiful panoramic views. Within Uphill are many wild flowers and numerous species of birds that feed on the salt flats at low tide. There is a boat yard at the mouth of the River Axe all with plenty of ideas for painting.