Somerset Events
Vintage Wheels Rally
Sun 21 Sep 25
The Helicopter Museum,
Locking Moor Road,
Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PP
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...
The Walled Gardens of Cannington - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Sep 25
The Walled Gardens of Cannington, Cannington TA5 2HA
Within the grounds of a medieval priory, the Walled Gardens of Cannington are a gem waiting to be discovered!...
Above our Station
Sat 20 Sep 25
Yeovil Library, King George Street, Yeovil BA20 1PY
Heritage Open Day: As a special Saturday event for Heritage Open Day, we will be exploring the architecture of the former Yeovil Town Station...
Monuments and Memories and Tower Tours
Sat 20 Sep 25
St John the Baptist Church, Church Square, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2HX
Heritage Open Day: Presentation about the Churchyards from midday and an opportunity for Tower Tours, There will be from 1200 onwards, a presentation...
eat:Yeovil
Sat 20 Sep 25
Middle Street Yeovil BA20 1LT
eat:Yeovil food and drink festival Saturday 20th September 2025. Designed to celebrate all the fantastic makers, growers and creatives on our...
Bath Gilbert & Sullivan Society Concert
Sat 20 Sep 25
All Saints' Church; Church Street; MARTOCK TA12 6JL
Selections from G&S and Trial by Jury- Bath Gilbert and Sullivan Society
The Bath Gilbert & Sullivan Society has been performing for over 75 years...
Red Priest
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Andrew's Church, Church Street, Wiveliscombe TA4 2LR
Super Baroque group Red Priest is back by popular demand, after their sell-out concert in Wiveliscombe in 2021, performing ‘Baroque Extravaganza’, a...
St John the Evangelist Taunton
Sat 20 Sep 25
Park Street, Taunton TA1 1DG
Heritage Open Day: Welcome to St John the Evangelist in Park Street, Taunton. A Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic parish church designed by George...
Museum of Bath Stone Open Weekend
Sat 20 Sep 25
54a Combe Road, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5HZ
Heritage Open Day: Discover the history of the village and Global Heritage Stone that built the city of Bath...
CSF pro Wrestling: LIVE in Weston!
Sat 20 Sep 25
Blakehay Theatre
Wadham Street
Weston-super-Mare BS23 1JZ
Weston-super-Mare will host a HUGE edition of SATURDAY NIGHT SLAM! on September 20th as CSF Pro Wrestling takes over the wonderful Blakehay Theatre...
New Food Festival to Launch at Clarks Village
Sat 20 Sep 25
12 Farm Rd, Street BA16 0BB
Clarks Village has announced a brand-new free foodie event, launching this month.
The Food Festival will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday...
City of Wells Almshouses
Sat 20 Sep 25
City of Wells Almshouses, Priest Row, Wells BA5 2QE
Heritage Open Day: Medieval almshouses with stunning gardens, a newly renovated working chapel and the original Guild Hall of the city...
Roman Artefacts - Hand On Experience
Sat 20 Sep 25
Keynsham Civic Centre (The Library), Market Walk, Keynsham BS31 1FS
Heritage Open Day: Visit Keynsham Library to get a hands on experience of Roman Artefacts that were discovered right here in Keynsham...
Worle War Memorial
Sat 20 Sep 25
125 High Street, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 6HB
Heritage Open Day: Worle Memorial will be open to look around along with information of the people named...
Instant Wit
Fri 19 Sep 25
Burdall's Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath BA1 5NH
The best in improvised comedy - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based on audience suggestions...
FREE taster session with the Burnham-on-Sea Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-On-Sea TA8 1EH
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir.
Your friendly local Burnham-On-Sea choir is run by...
Nettlecombe Court
Thu 18 Sep 25
Nettlecombe Court, Williton, Taunton TA4 4HT
Heritage Open Day: Visit Nettlecombe Court with the Field Studies Council. Explore its historic ground floor rooms, featuring plaster ceilings and...
FREE taster session with the Burnham-on-Sea Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-On-Sea TA8 1EH
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Burnham-On-Sea choir is run by vocal coach Michael Aris...
Eyre Chantry Chapel
Thu 18 Sep 25
Perrymead Cemetery, Popes Walk, Bath BA2 5AZ
Heritage Open Day: The Eyre Chapel is a gem of ecclesiastic Victorian architecture. Remarkable mid-19th century Gothic revival Catholic Chapel, Grade...
Flamenco Orígenes
Thu 18 Sep 25
Westlands Entertainment Venue
Westbourne Close
Yeovil BA20 2DD
Join this exceptional group of traditional flamenco artists as they journey from one continent to the next exploring artistic expressions, delving...
Eyre Chantry Chapel
Thu 18 Sep 25
Perrymead Cemetery, Blind Lane, Bath BA2 5AZ
An good example of mid-19th century Gothic Catholic Revival architecture. Built between 1859-1863 as a burial place and chantry chapel for John...
Wells City Archives - Mapping the Border
Thu 18 Sep 25
Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells BA5 2RB
Heritage Open Day: A pop up display showing how early maps of Wells changed over time and how the City border was described before it was even...
Downside Abbey Church and Monastery Gardens - Free Guided Tours
Thu 18 Sep 25
Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock BA3 4RH
Heritage Open Day: Downside Abbey is one of the architectural and historical gems of Somerset. We are offering two free guided tours...
Lytes Cary Manor
Mon 15 Sep 25
Lytes Cary Manor, Kingsdon, Somerton TA11 7HU
Heritage Open Day: Lytes Cary is a medieval manor - a home created and loved by two families: the Lytes, and the Jenners...
Barrington Court
Mon 15 Sep 25
National Trust Barrington Court, Barrington, Ilminster TA19 0NQ
Heritage Open Day: Come and enjoy a visit to Barrington Court. Explore beautiful gardens & historic orchards, farm buildings, avenues and the ground...
Montacute House
Mon 15 Sep 25
Montacute House - National Trust, Montacute TA15 6XP
Heritage Open Day: A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, with towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone and surrounding...
FREE taster session with the Weston-Super-Mare Rock Choir
Mon 15 Sep 25
Winterstoke Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8EE
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a happy place with us in the Rock Choir...
Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre
Mon 15 Sep 25
Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre, Swallow Street, Bath BA1 1 RB
Heritage Open Day: Join a member of the learning team on a guided tour – find out about this redeveloped building and how we work with schools and...
Mayor’s Parlour - The Charter Trustees of the City of Bath
Mon 15 Sep 25
Guildhall, High Street, Bath BA1 5AW
Heritage Open Day: 800 years of history – see the City’s Royal Charters, gold & silver collection, ceremonial maces, sword & robes...
Bath Jewish Burial Ground
Sun 14 Sep 25
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...
IF ONLY THE STONES COULD TALK ..... OR CAN THEY?
Sun 14 Sep 25
St Cuthbert's Church, St Cuthbert Street, Wells BA5 2AW
Heritage Open Day: A short, light-hearted romp through the history of St Cuthbert's Church and an opportunity to meet some of its long-dead...
September Afternoon Racing
Sun 14 Sep 25
Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath BA1 9BU
Come and join us for an afternoon filled of thrilling racing.
International Cycle 42 for Cancer 2025
Sun 14 Sep 25
Walronds Business Park, Mountfields, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster TA19 0JT
The International Cycle 42 for Cancer is back for it’s 8th year, raising funds for Cancer services across Somerset...
All Saints Church grade 2* listed building
Sun 14 Sep 25
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...
Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum Steam Up
Sun 14 Sep 25
Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Hoopers Drove, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater TA7 0LS
Heritage Open Day: Come and see the 'award winning' 1861 Easton Amos land drainage machine in action and take a train ride on our...
American Museum & Gardens
Sun 14 Sep 25
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...
Pilton Barn
Sun 14 Sep 25
Abbey Barn, Cumhill, Pilton BA4 4BG
Heritage Open Day: A 14th century barn, ravaged by fire in the 1960s but lovingly restored by Pilton Barn Trust, chaired by Michael Eavis of...
Frome Record Fair
Sun 14 Sep 25
The Cheese & Grain, Market Yard BA11 1BE
The Big South - West Record Fair. 70 x 6ft tables of Vinyl also CD,s etc. Many rare items and bargains. Expert sellers from all over the UK.
Pawsome Pooch Dog Event Bounds Back to Clarks Village
Sat 13 Sep 25
12 Farm Rd, Street BA16 0BB
Clarks Village’s wildly paw-pular Pawsome Pooch event is set come bounding back this September.
The dog-friendly event invites all pooches with...
St Stephen's, Bath
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Carhampton Church Tower
Sat 13 Sep 25
St John the Baptist Church, Main Road, Carhampton, Minehead TA24 6NT
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...
Goathurst Village Heritage Trail - Temple of Pan
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Temple of Pan, Halswell Park, Goathurst, Bridgwater TA5 2DH
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...
Wells' hidden treasure - St. Joseph & St. Teresa Catholic Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
Chamberlain St, Wells BA52PF
Heritage Open Day: Visit Wells' Hidden Treasure - the Catholic Church built for the Carmelites nearly 150 years ago...
Southcot Burial Ground
Sat 13 Sep 25
Southcot Burial Ground, Bottom of Lyncombe Hill, Widcombe, Bath BA2 4PG
Heritage Open Day: A hidden oasis in the centre of Bath. Come and discover it for yourself. Suitable for families with a bird trail available...
Dawe's Twineworks
Sat 13 Sep 25
94A High Street, West Coker, Yeovil BA22 9AU
Heritage Open Day: Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker, celebrates the former flax and hemp twine and sailcloth industries of south Somerset and west...
Glastonbury Tribunal
Sat 13 Sep 25
Glastonbury Tribunal, 9 High Street, Glastonbury BA6 9DP
Heritage Open Day: Free entry to a fine, historic town house in Glastonbury. Dating from the late 15th century, the house is also the home of the...
Museum Of Bath at Work- Open Day!
Sat 13 Sep 25
Julian Road, Bath, Bath BA1 2RH
Heritage Open Day: The Museum of Bath at Work is opening its doors for all this September 13th!
Expect children's activities, two new pop-up...
Birnbeck Pier
Sat 13 Sep 25
Birnbeck Pier Visitor Hub, Birnbeck Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2EF
Heritage Open Day: Pop along to the Birnbeck Pier information hub to find out about the history of the pier and island from North Somerset...
Blakehay Theatre
Sat 13 Sep 25
20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1JZ
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time at the Blakehay Theatre - an intimate venue at the heart of Weston's cultural life that is more than a...
Albert Mill, Dapps Hill Keynsham
Sat 13 Sep 25
Albert Mill, Dapps Hill, Albert Mill, Keynsham BS31 1UL
Heritage Open Day: Albert Mill, now a private residence, dates from 1700. Explore its history with a timeline, original pieces of machinery and a...
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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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