The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who... more >

The Playhouse Theatre BS23 1HP

Wed 9 Oct 24

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Taunton

The Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring Poldark and Angus Baskerville in a never-before-seen show, bringing magic, mind reading and comedy... more >

Taunton Brewhouse, Coal Orchard, Taunton TA1 1JL

Tue 8 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Mendip Avenue, Fosseway Industrial Estate, Shepton Mallet BA4 4PE

Tue 8 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Somerset

Police Dog Hogan

“Since they made their album debut back in 2010, Police Dog Hogan have been building a reputation as one of the country’s finest live bands and... more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Fri 4 Oct 24

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Weston-super-Mare

The Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring Poldark and Angus Baskerville in a never-before-seen show, bringing magic, mind reading and comedy... more >

Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1JZ

Fri 4 Oct 24

Somerset and Wiltshire Landscape Photography Workshop

Somerset - This is a great photography workshop from sunrise to sunset to get those iconic views around Somersetâ€™s finest photographic locations more >

glastonbury Tor View Avenue, Glastonbury, England, , United Kingdom BA6

Fri 4 Oct 24

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott in Yeovil

Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. This in-person event will be held at the YEOVIL YESS CLUB,..... more >

Yeovil yess Club Grove House. Yeovil BA21 3AZ

Thu 3 Oct 24

Michael Collins plays Mozart

Heralding the start next January, of an exciting new Maestro series of concerts in Cedars Hall, Britain’s legendary wind soloist plays and directs... more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Thu 3 Oct 24

Stepping up to the plate! Frome care home launches food bank drop-off

A care home in Frome has partnered with a local food bank to launch a new drop-off point for unwanted items... more >

Welshmill Ln, Frome BA11 2AA

Thu 3 Oct 24

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott in Bridgwater

. Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. This in-person event will be held at the BRIDGWATER &..... more >

Bridgwater & Albion RFC College Way Bath Road Bridgwater TA6 4TZ

Tue 1 Oct 24

Art Exhibition by Chilcompton Art Club

An eclectic mix of art, incorporating many mediums and subjects. All done by local club artists. Pictures and cards for sale... more >

Wells Cathedral, Wells. BA5 2UE

Mon 30 Sep 24

Somerset Festival of Transport

We have transport through the ages and Trade Stands. Craft also Models. We also have food and bar. We have a auction on the Saturday... more >

West woodlands Show Ground, West woodlands, Frome. BA11 5ES

Sat 28 Sep 24

Instant Wit

The best in improvised comedy - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based on audience suggestions... more >

Burdall’s Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath BA1 5NH

Fri 27 Sep 24

Join our choir in Frome for a FREE taster session

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Frome?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Foxy’s Den, Foxy’s Den, Hapsford Quarry,Hapsford, Frome BA11 3NW

Tue 24 Sep 24

More Rock Choirs

Vintage wheels

A day of Vintage and Classic Cars and bikes at The Helicopter Museum with a selection of vehicles on display from the 1950s to 1990s... more >

The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PP

Sun 22 Sep 24

DogLaw Seminar

Attention to all dog owners, dog walkers, pet sitters and other dog care professionals. Trevor Cooper is the leading dog law specialist in the..... more >

Ferne Animal Sanctuary Wambrook, Chard TA20 3DH

Sun 22 Sep 24

Tredegar Town Band

One of the UK's greatest brass bands, currently ranked no.4 in the world, rounds off a day of workshops for young musicians with a glittering..... more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Sun 22 Sep 24

Barnstaple Male Voice Choir

The Barnstaple Male Voice Choir is an internationally touring choir that provides a wide variety of music across all genres... more >

All Saints’ Church; Church Street; MARTOCK TA12 6JL

Sat 21 Sep 24

Recorder concert

Opus 4 Recorder Quartet present a programme of music from the renaissance to the 21st century, including jazz, swing and African rhythms. more >

St. Lawrence’s Church, Westbury Sub Mendip BA5 1HB

Sat 21 Sep 24

Photographic Exhibition

Exhibition of images by members of South Petherton Photographic Society. Many exhibitors will be present to discuss their work and photographic..... more >

St Peter & St Paul Parish Church, West Street, South Petherton TA13 5BT

Sat 21 Sep 24

Milverton Concert Society

Marmen Quartet The Marmen Quartet last performed in Milverton in 2019. Coincidentally, 2019 turned out to be a significant year for them as they..... more >

St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Hill, Milverton TA1 1JS

Fri 20 Sep 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Wincanton

Mediumship Demonstration with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her... more >

Wincanton Memorial Hall Wincanton BA9 9JF

Fri 20 Sep 24

CHAT: Revolution - New Art For a New World

In the first of a new series of arts talks, film-maker Margy Kinmonth introduces a screening of her acclaimed documentary exploring the explosion in... more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Thu 19 Sep 24

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Bath

The Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring Poldark and Angus Baskerville in a never-before-seen show, bringing magic, mind reading and comedy... more >

Komedia, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath BA1 1EP

Tue 17 Sep 24

'Behind The Scenes' Spotters Day

Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting restoration... more >

The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PP

Sun 15 Sep 24

Skool Beanz Children's Allotment - Open Garden for NGS

Skool Beanz children's gardening club was created by Lara Honnor to encourage children to enjoy gardening... more >

Skool Beanz Children’s Allotment, Chilthorne Domer BA22 8RB

Sun 15 Sep 24

Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum Steam Up

Heritage Open Day: Come and see the 'award winning' 1861 Easton Amos land drainage machine in action and take a train ride on our... more >

Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Hoopers Drove, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater TA7 0LS

Sun 15 Sep 24

American Museum & Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Incredible gardens, museum of American arts & heritage, interactive exhibition, shop, play area, American Garden Deli with valley... more >

Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath BA2 7BD

Sun 15 Sep 24

Goathurst Village Heritage Trail-St Edward, King and Martyr Church

Heritage Open Day: Visit the church as part of the unique Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. View the wealth of ancient tombs and monuments to the..... more >

St Edward, King and Martyr Church, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Goathurst Village Heritage Trail - history

Heritage Open Day: Part of the Goathurst Village Heritage Trail, Goathurst Village Hall will host an exhibition of how people and events in history... more >

Goathurst Village Hall, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Eli's Car Boot Sale

Following the success of the last car boot in August, we have squeezed in another before the end of summer! A great family afternoon event... more >

Rose & Crown Inn, Huish Episcopi, Langport. TA10 9QT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Combe Down Stone mines - the Village that built a City

Heritage Open Day: The village that built a city. Bath - a vision of golden Palladian architecture, made of Bath stone... more >

54a Combe Road, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5HZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

FleeceFest @Red Brick Building

Heritage Open Day: Join us for FleeceFest, an afternoon of music, craft, food, creativity and getting involved at the Red Brick Building... more >

The Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Morlands Enterprise Park, Glastonbury BA6 9FT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Huntspill Hub Heritage Centre and Classic Car Show

Heritage Open Day: On Saturday 14th September, St. Peter & All Hallows Church, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset will be hosting, with the annual..... more >

Church Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge TA9 3RN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Bridgwater Baptist Church, St Mary's Street Bridgwater

Heritage Open Day: WW1 memorial and Roll of Honour. Church history and archives enabling you to trace your ancestors... more >

Bridgwater Baptist Church, St Mary’s Street, Bridgwater TA6 3EQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Goathurst Village Heritage Trail - Temple of Pan

Heritage Open Day: The Temple of Pan is part of the Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. The Temple of Pan was built as an ornamental folly as part of..... more >

The Temple of Pan, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Grays Almshouse

Heritage Open Day: As part of the national Heritage Open Days, Taunton Heritage Trust will be opening Gray's Almshouse and Chapel on Saturday... more >

1 Grays Alms House, East Street, Taunton TA1 3NA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Milton Road Cemetery Grave Mapping Project

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to see how a small team of Town Council volunteers are mapping & recording all of the graves in the cemetery... more >

Bristol Road Lower, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2TN

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Walled Gardens of Cannington - Open Garden for NGS

Within the grounds of a medieval priory, the Walled Gardens of Cannington are a gem waiting to be discovered!... more >

The Walled Gardens of Cannington, Cannington TA5 2HA

Sat 14 Sep 24

10 Flingers Lane - Open Garden for NGS

A secluded third of an acre secret walled garden hidden behind the High Street in Wincanton on a no through road... more >

10 Flingers Lane, Wincanton BA9 9LE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Carhampton Church Tower

Heritage Open Day: Climb the spiral staircase up the church tower to see where ringing takes place, the bells and the extensive views from the top... more >

St John the Baptist Church, Main Road, Carhampton, Minehead TA24 6NT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Teddy Bear's Parachute Jump and Picnic - St Mary's Church, Seavington

Heritage Open Day: An event for courageous teddy bears who may either bring their own parachute or borrow one... more >

St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Seavington TA19 0QP

Sat 14 Sep 24

City of Wells Almshouses

Heritage Open Day: Medieval almshouses with stunning gardens, a working chapel and the original Guild Hall of the city... more >

City of Wells Almshouses, Priest Row, Wells BA5 2QE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Tours of St Thomas Church, Thurlbear

Heritage Open Day: Find out more about this ancient church with tours led by local guides. Discover the delights of St Thomasâ€™ Church, Thurlbear on..... more >

Thurlbear, Tavistock Road, Taunton TA3 5BW

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Sixteen's Choral Pilgrimage 2024: Masters of Imitation. Wells

Celebrating the art of imitation, our 2024 Choral Pilgrimage explores music from the master of parody, Orlande de Lassus, alongside works by Josquin,... more >

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE

Fri 13 Sep 24

Eyre Chantry Chapel

An example of mid-19th century Gothic Catholic Revival architecture. Built between 1859-1863 as a burial place and chantry chapel for John Lewis..... more >

Perrymead Cemetery, Bath BA2 5AZ

Thu 12 Sep 24

Downside Abbey and Monastery Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Downside Abbey is one of the architectural and historical gems of Somerset. We are offering two free guided tours... more >

Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock BA3 4RH

Thu 12 Sep 24

Bell Ringing at St John's

Heritage Open Day: Wednesday 11th September 7.30pm - 9.00pm Bell ringing practice. Wednesday 11th September 7.30pm - 9... more >

Church Square, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2HX

Wed 11 Sep 24

Wells City Archives, Courts and Conduits

Heritage Open Day: A pop-up display including original items from the City Archives collection. See how the Town Hall and Market Place were used as..... more >

Wells Town Hall Foyer, Market Place, Wells BA5 2RB

Wed 11 Sep 24

Barrington Court

Heritage Open Day: Come and enjoy a visit to Barrington Court. Explore beautiful gardens & historic orchards, farm buildings, avenues and the..... more >

Barrington Court, Barrington, Ilminster TA19 0NQ

Wed 11 Sep 24

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Things to do around Somerset

Somerset, one of the most beautiful counties in England, offers a plethora of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, Somerset has something to satisfy every taste. Here are some fantastic options:

1. Bath for the Day:
- Explore the stunning city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the historic Roman Baths, admire the Georgian architecture, and take a dip in the Thermae Bath Spa. Don't miss the vibrant markets, rooftop bars, and scenic River Avon views.

2. Glastonbury:
- Beyond the famous festival, Glastonbury is an iconic spiritual town. Climb up to Glastonbury Tor, believed to be the Isle of Avalon and King Arthur's burial site. Explore the quirky shops, dine in old pubs, and soak in the mystical atmosphere.

3. Taunton Shopping Day:
- Discover the charming town of Taunton. Enjoy a hot chocolate at Mr Miles Tea and Coffee, shop in the pretty centre, and perhaps indulge in afternoon tea. Combine it with a morning visit to Burnham-on-Sea Beach for a perfect day out.

4. Relax on Burnham-on-Sea Beach:
- Head to Burnham-on-Sea, one of Somerset's popular seaside resorts. Walk along the sandy shores, admire the red and white lighthouse, and take a stroll on the pier. It's a great spot for a relaxing day by the sea.

5. The Grand National Bath Festival:
- If your visit coincides with the festival, immerse yourself in music, arts, and cultural events. The festival celebrates Bath's vibrant creative scene and attracts visitors from all around.

6. Visit The City of Wells:
- Explore the smallest city in England, Wells. Admire the stunning Wells Cathedral, stroll through the Bishop's Palace Gardens, and explore the charming streets. Don't miss the historic Vicars' Close, the oldest residential street in Europe.

7. Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare:
- Take a trip to Weston-super-Mare and visit the Grand Pier. Enjoy arcade games, fairground rides, and stunning views of the Bristol Channel. It's a classic British seaside experience.

8. Cheddar Village and Cheddar Gorge:
- Explore the picturesque village of Cheddar and venture into the dramatic Cheddar Gorge. Walk along the cliffs, visit the caves, and learn about the area's fascinating history. Don't forget to try some authentic Cheddar cheese.

9. Exmoor National Park:
- If you're a nature lover, head to Exmoor National Park. Enjoy scenic drives, hike along the rugged coastline, and spot wildlife in this stunning natural reserve.

10. Free Things to Do in Somerset:
- For budget-friendly options, consider visiting iconic landmarks, enjoying breathtaking views, and exploring the beautiful coastline. Check out the 33 free things to do in Somerset for more ideas.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, relaxation, or outdoor adventures, Somerset promises a fantastic day out!