Somerset Events
Bath Jewish Burial Ground
Sun 13 Sep 26
Greendown Place, Bradford Road, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5DD
Heritage Open Day: Visit this beautiful cemetery, resting place of Bath's Jewish community in the 19th and early 20th centuries...
Somerset & Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton
Sun 13 Sep 26
Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust, Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2EY
Heritage Open Day: Explorer the restored station of Midsomer Norton South. Visit the signal box, museum, and WWII pillbox...
Heli-Kids Day
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Helicopter Museum
locking Moor Road
Weston- Super mare BS24 8PP
The day the kids take over the Museum!! Enjoy an interactive day for our younger visitors including a character hunt, touch and feel exhibit tables,...
Nettlecombe Court Open Day
Sun 13 Sep 26
Field Studies Council, Nettlecombe Court, Williton, Taunton TA4 4HT
Heritage Open Day: Nettlecombe Court will be opening its doors to the public. Come and explore our historic manor house and grounds, and learn how...
Explore St James's Church, Cameley
Sun 13 Sep 26
St James Church, Cameley, Temple Cloud BS39 5AH
Heritage Open Day: An unspoilt gem with stunning wall paintings. Find out more about the conservation work recently completed to save the wall...
Frome Record Fair
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Frome BA11 1BE
Seventy plus 6 ft tables of Vinyl also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains , expert sellers from all over the UK. The big South -West Fair.
American Museum & Gardens
Sun 13 Sep 26
Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath BA2 7BD
Heritage Open Day: Free garden entry for all at the American Museum & Gardens. The perfect time to experience our late summer gardens with family and...
Let Nature Work its Magic: Three naturalists who loved birds.
Sat 12 Sep 26
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN
Heritage Open Day: On September 12th, Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution hosts a great interactive exhibit Let Nature Work its Magic:...
St Stephen's, Bath
Sat 12 Sep 26
St Stephen's Church, Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5SX
Heritage Open Day: Hear about St Stephen’s illustrious past and its optimistic future with guided tours of this Grade II* Victorian Gothic Revival...
Pawsome Pooch is back at Clarks Village
Sat 12 Sep 26
Clarks Village
Farm Road BA16 0BB
Clarks Village’s hugely popular dog-friendly weekend is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever.
The Pawsome Pooch event will be held at the...
All Saints Church grade 2* listed building
Sat 12 Sep 26
All Saints Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2NL
Heritage Open Day: All Saints in Weston-super-Mare is the product of a nation’s re-awakened interest in pre-Reformation church architecture and...
Bridgwater Historical Tapestry display
Sat 12 Sep 26
St. Marys Church, St. Mary Street, Bridgwater TA6 3EQ
Heritage Open Day: The Bridgwater Historical Tapestry tells the story of the town through beautifully embroidered panels, showcasing key moments and...
Walcot Methodist Chapel
Sat 12 Sep 26
Walcot Methodist Chapel, Nelson Place East, London Street, Bath BA1 5DA
Heritage Open Day: The original ‘Walcot Chapel’ is the oldest Methodist chapel in Bath. It is a place of worship for the congregation of Bath...
Dawe's Twineworks
Sat 12 Sep 26
94A High Street, West Coker, Yeovil BA22 9AU
Heritage Open Day: Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker, is the only surviving Victorian Twineworks in the UK - and it works...
The Dovecote at Abbey Farm, Montacute
Sat 12 Sep 26
Abbey Farm, Montacute TA15 6UA
Heritage Open Day: Walk up towards the beautiful ancient monastic priory fields and see the restored Grade II listed dovecote with the unique double...
Stoberry Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep 26
Stoberry Garden, Wells BA5 3LD
With breathtaking views over Wells Cathedral, this 5 acre family garden is planted sympathetically within its landscape providing stunning...
Batcombe House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep 26
Batcombe House, Shepton Mallet BA4 6HF
Plantswoman and designer's garden of two parts one a riot of colour through kitchen terraces, potager leading to wildflower orchard; the other...
Taunton Unitarian Chapel
Sat 12 Sep 26
Taunton Unitarian Chapel, Mary Street, Taunton TA1 3PE
Heritage Open Day: This early 18th century chapel is the oldest dissenting place of worship in Taunton...
Grade 1 listed church open history tours and teas
Sat 12 Sep 26
Tickenham church, Church Lane, Tickenham BS21 6SD
Heritage Open Day: Church open from 10.00am till 4.00pm for visitors Saturday and Sunday.
History tours about the church will take place from 2...
Lympsham Pop-up History
Sat 12 Sep 26
Church Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare BS24 0DT
Heritage Open Day: Displays, photographs and information on Lympsham's History and its past inhabitants...
Clevedon Market Hall
Sat 12 Sep 26
Clevedon Market Hall, 5 Alexandra Road, Clevedon BS21 7QE
Heritage Open Day: Come and see Hans Price's Clevedon Market Hall which has been empty for years and has just changed hands...
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Wells
Fri 11 Sep 26
Wells Cathedral BA5 2UE
A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa...
Kilver Court Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 11 Sep 26
Kilver Court Gardens, Shepton Mallet BA4 5NF
Visitors can wander by the millpond, explore the formal and informal gardens and enjoy a replica of the splendid Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal...
Everyday Histories at Somerset Heritage Centre
Fri 11 Sep 26
Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton TA2 6SF
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate the Everyday Histories of Somerset – the ordinary people whose daily lives have left behind extraordinary stories and...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep 26
Mendip Avenue, Fosseway Industrial Estate, Shepton Mallet BA4 4PE
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
The Newt in Somerset - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 9 Sep 26
The Newt in Somerset, Bruton BA7 7NG
A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special 1 day event, kindly hosted by The Newt on behalf of The National Garden Scheme...
eat:Bedminster
Sun 6 Sep 26
East Street and Dean Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4ER
We are thrilled to be working with @latinamericacs to expand #eatbedminster into 3 streets, closed to vehicles for the day creating a relaxed space...
Yews Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep 26
Yews Farm, Martock TA12 6NF
Theatrical planting in large south facing walled garden, plants selected for height, form, leaf and texture. Prolific box topiary...
Skool Beanz Children's Allotment - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 5 Sep 26
Skool Beanz Children's Allotment, Chilthorne Domer BA22 8RB
Skool Beanz is a Children's Gardening Club run from their very own award winning No-Dig Children's Allotment which has dahila beds,...
Thurloxton Village Fete
Sat 5 Sep 26
The Old Manor Garden TA2 8RH
All the fun of a traditional Village fete to include:
A fun dog show
Stalls
Sideshows
Teas available in The Village Hall
Raffle
Music and...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ The 94 Club
Sat 29 Aug 26
The 94 Club, 94 Middle Street, Yeovil BA20 1LT
Join us for an evening of the best live Blues music!
Truckfest South West 2026
Sat 29 Aug 26
Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN
Join us on 29th & 30th August at the Royal Bath & West Showground for Truckfest South West!
Be amazed by car-crushing monster trucks and arena stunt...
Westbrook House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug 26
Westbrook House, West Bradley BA6 8LS
Layout and planting began in 2003 by a garden designer and a painter. 4 acres comprising 3 distinct gardens around house with exuberant mixed...
Bath Record Fair
Sun 23 Aug 26
Guildhall, High Street BA1 5AW
30 X 6ft Tables of Vinyl also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over UK.
Ilminster Ring Discovery Day
Thu 20 Aug 26
Ilminster Arts Centre
The Meeting House,
East Street,
Ilminster TA19 0AN
Celebrate one of the South West's most remarkable Roman discoveries at the Ilminster Roman Ring Discovery Day...
Yeovil Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt
Mon 17 Aug 26
Tintinhull Working Men's Club
2 Vicarage Street Yeovil BA22 8PY
Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...
The Class of '55 – The History of Rock 'n' Roll Sunday 16 August 2026
Sun 16 Aug 26
The Playhouse 126–130 High Street
Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset
United Kingdom BS23 1HP
Experience the music that changed the world in The Class of '55 – The History of Rock 'n' Roll, a spectacular live production...
World Helicopter Day and G-Lynx Anniversary Event
Sun 16 Aug 26
The Helicopter Museum
locking Moor Road
Weston- Super mare BS24 8PP
Come and celebrate as part of this International event with Exclusive cockpit access to our Russian Hind Gunship, iconic Huey, Gazelle and...
eat:Minehead
Sun 9 Aug 26
The Avenue, Minehead TA24 5XZ
eat:Minehead Food Festival returns Sunday 9 August 2026 from 10-4pm.
Join us for a delicious day out all along The Avenue, closed to vehicles for...
Portway Blues Band - Live @ Claverham Sounds Music Festival
Sun 9 Aug 26
Claverham Cricket Club, Henley Lane, Yatton BS49 4JP
Provisional timings ...
Underhill 12:15 - 13:00
Albex Duo 13:15 - 14:00
Portway Blues Band 14:20 - 15:05
General Knowledge 15:25 - 16:10
The...
eat:Portishead
Sat 8 Aug 26
Lockside, Portishead BS207AE BS20 7AE
eat:Portishead food festival Autumn Edition ...Saturday 8 August from
10-4pm all around Portishead Marina, free to attend, family-friendly
and...
Ashe Cottage Marston Magna Open Garden in aid of S Margarets Hospice
Sat 8 Aug 26
Ashe Cottage, Rimpton Road, Marston Magna BA22 8DH
Raising funds for St Margarets Hopsice
This delightful garden wraps around the cottage and has been designed to show interest all-year round,...
Bon appétit! Bath care home to host food festival
Sat 8 Aug 26
Clarks Way
Bath BA2 2TR
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Bath is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and celebration...
Bon appétit! Banwell care home to host food festival
Sat 8 Aug 26
Derek Mead Way
Banwell
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset BS29 6AN
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Banwell is welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration...
The Priest's House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 8 Aug 26
The Priest's House, Langport TA10 0DQ
A unique setting surrounding a C14 Priest's House this cottage garden reflects the owner's love of colour and form...
Almonry Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 8 Aug 26
Almonry Barn, Langport TA10 0DQ
A 2 acre garden on the edge of the Somerset Levels, surrounding a C13 barn, once part of Muchelney Abbey (now a wedding venue)...
Bon appétit! Barnsley care home to host food festival
Sat 8 Aug 26
Derek Mead Way
Banwell
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset BS29 6AN
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Barnsley is welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration...
Heron House Residential Home - Open Garden for St Margarets Hospice
Fri 7 Aug 26
Heron House, Heron Drive, Bishops Hull, Taunton TA1 5HA
Help us to support St Margarets Hospice by enjoying the tranquil gardens at Heron House Residential Home, Taunton...
Bon appétit! Frome care home to host food festival
Fri 7 Aug 26
Welshmill Lane
Frome BA11 2AA
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Frome is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...
Taunton care home to host food festival for local community
Thu 6 Aug 26
Frethey Lane
Bishops Hull
Taunton
Somerset TA4 1AB
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Taunton is welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration...
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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!
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