Events Around Minehead

An annual event organised by The Exmoor Coast Railway Modellers, featuring many high quality layouts, demonstrations, plus a selection of traders and Societies. The modern venue is adjacent to Minehead station right on the seafront. It is disabled friendly and has a restaurant selling hot & cold food/drinks all day.

An open air performance of light classical music and popular pieces performed by the choir and orchestra from the Yarn Market Hotel’s annual Music Holiday Week. The performance will take place in the old Yarn Market in the High Street, usually around 2.

Pond Dipping and Picnic Wed 31st July, Tues 6th August, Wed 14th August, Tues 20th August and Wed 28th August 11am to 1pm. Where: Blackford woodland near the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate Office. (Directions provided on booking) Price: suggested donation of £2 per child.

Come along to our free event to find out more about this exciting project. Meet project staff, get close up to water voles and take part in activities such as pond dipping. No need to book. Contact Sammy Fraser, Engagement Officer on 077411 29245 to find out more.

As part of the 2019 annual Glorious Open Gardens on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice, 13 & 14 Brendon Close, Roadwater, Watchet TA23 0RG will be open to the public on Sunday 11th August 2019 between 11.00am and 5.00pm.

Brompton Regis Show & Gymkhana - now in its 66th year, is a traditional village show with something for everyone, including the dog, horse and pony! Set in a stunning area with wonderful views to the surrounding countryside. All entries on the day for the popular dog show (pedigree and fun dog classes).

1 acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, clematis, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs to provide yr-round interest. In spring, pulmonarias, hellebores and more than 350 varieties of snowdrops.

Croquet lawn leads to multi-level garden overlooking 3 large ponds with winding paths, climbing roses and overviews. Brook with waterfall flows through garden past fascinating summerhouse built by owner. Benched deck overhangs first pond.

Explore St Donat’s hidden delights on your guided tour through the castle and its exquisitely manicured Tudor gardens. Meet your Guide at St Donat’s Arts Centre shortly before starting your tour.

Llantwit Major Horticultural Society’s annual Flower & Vegetable Show will be held in the Llantonian Hall, Llantwit Major CF61 1TF. Come along and enjoy all the horticultural stalls - flowers, vegetables, floral arrangements, baking, brewing and preserves.

Former GWR goods yard. 4 acres of formal and less formal gardens of interest to gardeners and railway buffs alike. An acre of orchid rich wild flower meadow. Areas of mass-planted candelabra primulas start the summer with many large sweeping herbaceous borders bursting into colour as the season progresses.

There’s more to Coleridge than the Cottage. Discover the stories of the poet’s garden, and how it didn’t turn out quite how he planned... Hidden behind the Cottage exterior, there is a garden and wildflower meadow.

There’s more to Coleridge than the Cottage. Discover the stories of the poet’s garden, and how it didn’t turn out quite how he planned... Hidden behind the Cottage exterior, there is a garden and wildflower meadow.

The Vale Show regularly attracts over 20,000 people from all walks of life, from town and from countryside. The Show has grown considerably over the years and is now the largest one day event in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The award winning Isle of Fire returns to transform Barry Island into a beautiful fiery landscape with flaming flowers, scorching sculptures and entrancing trees. Enjoy the Lantern Parade, flaming Viking Ship, live music and street entertainers for two evenings along Barry Island Gardens and Promendade.

A jam-packed weekend full of the best tribute bands around brought to you by Mack Events. Venue: Romilly Park, Barry CF62 6RN.

Sun, sea, and sand provide the backdrop to the Barry Island 10K – which brings a summertime festival of running to the popular seaside resort with a 10K race and family fun run. A firm favourite with runners – renowned for it’s varied and scenic route, unbeatable crowd support and feel-good atmosphere.

Large, ever developing garden of 200 acre estate around ancient historic manor house. Wildlife garden. Restored old fish ponds, stream and woodland rich in bird life. Unusual fruit orchard. Scented historic narcissi bulbs in Apr, roses in June, astilbes and phlox early July.

Few gardens are as evocatively romantic as Cothay. Laid out in 1920s and replanted in 1990s within the original framework, Cothay encompasses a rare blend of old and new. Plantsman’s paradise set in 12 acres of magical gardens. Small nursery and tea room. Sorry no dogs or picnicking in gardens.

The Vale of Glamorgan Farmers market at Cowbridge is normally held on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (except Deceber & January) at Arthur John’s Car Park, 43 High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AB.

The Vale of Glamorgan Farmers market at Cowbridge is normally held on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (except Deceber & January) at Arthur John’s Car Park, 43 High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AB.

A new family musical adaptation of the wonderful Quentin Blake story. Mister Magnolia has many things, such as an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot, some very fat owls learning to hoot, a big purple dinosaur who’s a magnificent brute, two sisters who play the flute, and even a swimming pool.

Open-Air Shakespeare production, bring along a picnic and enjoy this classic comedy in a beautiful setting. Folksy Theatre present Shakespeare’s classic tale of mistaken identities. After being separated from their twins in a shipwreck, Antipholus and his servant Dromio go to Ephesus to find them.

Newly planted areas complement walled garden, summer borders and woodland of rare trees and shrubs. In spring, garden features a large collection of magnolias, camellias, and rhododendrons. Home to National Collection of Quercus (Oaks) comprising over 440 different taxa.

The Pete Allen Jazz Band plays an exciting and entertaining musical selection of happy traditional jazz, it’s a sound that everyone can enjoy and understand, being a combination of well played music with a professional presentation.