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FREE taster session with the Bath Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Bath choir is..... See more >

Hayesfield Girls School, Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, Avon BA2 3LA

Mon 22 Apr, Mon 13 May, Mon 20 May, Mon 3 Jun, Mon 10 Jun

Join our choir in Weston-Super-Mare for a FREE taster session

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... See more >

Winterstoke Hundred Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS24 8EE

Mon 22 Apr, Mon 29 Apr, and more dates until Mon 17 Jun

Join our choir in Frome for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Frome choir is run by Somerset based musician..... See more >

Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Justice Lane, Frome BA11 1BE

Tue 23 Apr, Tue 30 Apr, Tue 14 May, Tue 21 May, Tue 4 Jun

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Somerset

Join our choir in Clevedon for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Clevedon choir is run by singing teacher..... See more >

Christchurch, Chapel Hill, Clevedon BS21 7LL

Wed 24 Apr, Wed 1 May, and more dates until Wed 19 Jun

FREE taster session with the Yeovil Rock Choir

Are you looking to learn to sing? The local Yeovil choir is run by vocal tutor Andrew Hollick. We are the local..... See more >

Milford Hall, Milford Park, Milford Road, Yeovil BA21 4QD

Wed 24 Apr, Wed 1 May, and more dates until Wed 19 Jun

FREE taster session with the Taunton Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? The Taunton Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Michael Aris. We have a great year..... See more >

Taunton Catholic Centre, The Mount, Taunton TA1 3NR

Thu 25 Apr, Thu 9 May, and more dates until Thu 20 Jun

East Lambrook Manor Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The quintessential English cottage garden created by C20 gardening legend Margery Fish. Plantsman's paradise with..... See more >

East Lambrook Manor Gardens, East Lambrook TA13 5HH

Sat 27 Apr, Sat 25 May

Dawn chorus guided walk at RSPB Ham Wall!

Learn to tell a Robin's song from the Dunnock's, or a Blackbird's from a Blue tit at RSPB Ham... See more >

RSPB Ham Wall, Ashcott Road, Meare nr Glastonbury BA6 9SX

Sat 27 Apr, Sun 5 May, Sat 11 May, Sat 18 May

FREE taster session with the Taunton Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The local Taunton choir is run by..... See more >

Taunton URC, 18 Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF

Thu 2 May

Walks with Wardens – International Dawn Chorus Day at RSPB Ham Wall

Walks with Wardens – International Dawn Chorus Day at RSPB Ham Wall Friday 3 May 2024, 6 am – 9 am Join us just... See more >

RSPB Ham Wall, Ashcott Road, Meare nr Glastonbury BA6 9SX

Fri 3 May

Plant and Table top Sale

A plant and table top sale raising funds for the Village Church, St. Giles. All under cover in The Shed Large..... See more >

Thurloxton Fruit Farm on the A38 between Bridgwater and Taunton TA2 8RQ

Sat 4 May

Westbrook House - Open Garden for NGS

Layout and planting began in 2003 by a garden designer and a painter. 4 acres comprising 3 distinct gardens around..... See more >

Westbrook House, West Bradley BA6 8LS

Sat 4 May

Hillcrest - Open Garden for NGS

Boasting stunning views of the Somerset Levels, Burrow Mump and Glastonbury Tor this 6 acre garden offers plenty of... See more >

Hillcrest, Taunton TA3 6JA

Sat 4 May and Sun 5 May

Little Yarford Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Unusual 5 acre garden embracing C17 house (not open) Natural pond and 90ft water lily pond. A plantsman's garden..... See more >

Little Yarford Farmhouse, Taunton TA2 8AN

Sun 5 May

Singing Bowl Soundbath

Lie down, relax, and allow the Pure Sounds of a crystal and Tibetan bowl soundbath plus sacred vocal overtoning take... See more >

The Avalon Centre, 1 King St, Glastonbury BA6 9JX

Sun 5 May, Sun 2 Jun

Confessions of a Teletubby

Arguments and poo! Sex and swearing! Blood, sweat, tears and giant rabbits! Life on the set of Teletubbies might not..... See more >

Front Room WSM, Weston Super Mare BS23 1FF

Sun 5 May

Little Yarford Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

Unusual 5 acre garden embracing C17 house (not open) Natural pond and 90ft water lily pond. A plantsman's garden..... See more >

Little Yarford Farmhouse, Taunton TA2 8AN

Mon 6 May

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Weston-Super Mare

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt THE ROYAL HOTEL - Weston-Super-Mare Thursday 9th May - 7.30pm Tickets £12... See more >

The Royal Hotel 1 South Parade Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1JP

Thu 9 May

Join our choir in Burnham-on-Sea for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Burnham-On-Sea Rock Choir is..... See more >

The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-On-Sea TA8 1EH

Thu 9 May, Thu 16 May, and more dates until Thu 20 Jun

Violin Master - Rachel Podger

Acclaimed as one of the world's finest baroque violinists, Rachel Podger showcases a unique programme of music by... See more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Fri 10 May

Bath Spring Fayre 2024

Join us for a blooming weekend of fun at the Bath Spring Fayre! After what feels like a long winter, get ready to..... See more >

Milsom Street, New Bond Street, Wood Street, Quiet Street, Green Street, Bath BA1 1BL

Fri 10 May to Sun 12 May

Valley Spring - Open Garden for NGS

Mid-Century modernist house with extensive views over Horsecombe Valley south of Bath looking over 5 acres of garden,... See more >

Valley Spring, Bath BA2 5SP

Fri 10 May

Instant Wit

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

Front Room, 13 Central Walk, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1FF

Sat 11 May

Milton Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

This garden is a must for garden lovers, well worth a visit. Land transformed into architectural terraces capitalising..... See more >

Milton Lodge, Wells BA5 3AQ

Sun 12 May, Sun 9 Jun

Wells City Band

Wells City Band will be conducted by its Musical Director Paul Denegri. As one of the oldest brass bands in the..... See more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Sun 12 May

West End Magic

Hosted by multi-award-winning member of the Magic Circle Oliver Tabor, West End Magic presents a mystical line-up of... See more >

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

Sun 12 May

Valley Spring - Open Garden for NGS

Mid-Century modernist house with extensive views over Horsecombe Valley south of Bath looking over 5 acres of garden,... See more >

Valley Spring, Bath BA2 5SP

Sun 12 May

Barford House - Open Garden for NGS

Secluded walled garden contains wide borders, kitchen garden beds, shrubs and fruits trees. Lawns lead to a 6 acre..... See more >

Barford House, Bridgwater TA5 1AG

Thu 16 May

The Dart Valley Stompers

The Dart Valley Stompers play lively and exciting Traditional & New Orleans jazz and features Award Winning Reed Player... See more >

All Saints Church, Church Street, MARTOCK TA12 6JL

Thu 16 May

Piano Masters - Dame Imogen Cooper

The great British pianist continues her special relationship with Wells and its exceptional young musicians with a... See more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Fri 17 May

Wick Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Four gardens in close proximity with structure yet informality, lovely planting and much colour Three gardens on old... See more >

Wick Gardens, Langport TA10 0NL

Sat 18 May

Polly (The Heartbreak Opera)

A riotous, radical adaptation of Polly, John Gay’s banned sequel to The Beggar’s Opera, with techno, tracksuits and... See more >

13 Central Walk, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1FF

Sat 18 May

Lower Shalford Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Fairly large open garden with extensive lawns and wooded surroundings with drifts of daffodils in spring... See more >

Lower Shalford Farm, Wincanton BA9 8HE

Sat 18 May

Forest Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

3 acre mature garden with beautiful lake, full of bulbs and flowering trees. Many camellias and rhododendrons from..... See more >

Forest Lodge, Pen Selwood BA9 8LL

Sat 18 May

Court House - Open Garden for NGS

Lovely 5 acre garden, trees, shrubs (many rare and tender), herbaceous and 3 acre woodland garden with spring interest... See more >

Court House, East Quantoxhead TA5 1EJ

Sun 19 May

Wick Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Four gardens in close proximity with structure yet informality, lovely planting and much colour Three gardens on old... See more >

Wick Gardens, Langport TA10 0NL

Sun 19 May

Watcombe - Open Garden for NGS

¾ acre mature Edwardian garden with colour-themed, informally planted herbaceous borders. Strong framework separating..... See more >

Watcombe, Winscombe BS25 1BP

Sun 19 May, Thu 6 Jun

FREE taster session with the Bridgwater Rock Choir

Do you want to learn to sing near you? The Bridgwater Rock Choir is led by choir leader Michael Aris... See more >

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

Tue 21 May, Tue 28 May, Tue 4 Jun, Tue 11 Jun

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott in MINEHEAD

Join us for an incredible evening of mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. Prepare to be amazed as..... See more >

Minehead Barbarians RFC The Tom Stewart Field Ellicombe Minehead TA24 6TR

Wed 22 May

May Half Term at Ferne

Welcome to Wildlife Wonders at Ferne! This half term, join us for an array of educational wildlife themed..... See more >

Ferne Animal Sanctuary Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DH

Sat 25 May to Sun 2 Jun

Dragonfly and damselfly guided walk at RSPB Ham Wall

Learn to tell a common darter from a four-spotted chaser, or a large red damselfly from a banded demoiselle... See more >

RSPB Ham Wall, Ashcott Road, Meare nr Glastonbury BA6 9SX

Sat 25 May

Michael Jordan's High Jinx, Magic, Illusion and Circus

The High Jinx show is back on tour for 2024 with another jam packed show filled with amazing magic, incredible... See more >

Princess Theatre and Art Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1EH

Sat 25 May

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... See more >

10 Flingers Lane, Wincanton BA9 9LE

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Flower Festival

St Andrews Compton Dundon will be celebrating a Flower Festival from Saturday May 25th to Monday May 27h, 2024 from... See more >

St Andrews Church, Compton Dundon. TA11 6PE

Sat 25 May to Mon 27 May

The Hayes - Open Garden for NGS

Stunning in all seasons. 1 acre garden on edge of Duchy of Cornwall village. Herbaceous borders and formal lawns and..... See more >

The Hayes, Bath BA2 9BU

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

The Manor - Open Garden for NGS

Hidden and unexpected large walled garden in town centre around seventeenth-century manor house. Developed by the..... See more >

The Manor, Wincanton BA9 9DL

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Mellowstones - Open Garden for NGS

Developed over the last 4 yrs, this 1 acre south facing hillside terraced garden is set in woodland, with wonderful... See more >

Mellowstones, Bath BA2 7WL

Sun 26 May, Sun 30 Jun

The Somerset Horse Show

The Somerset Horse Show is a new event for 2024. The aim of this event is to encourage equine enthusiasts of all ages..... See more >

The Mid Somerset Showground Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet BA4 4GF

Sun 26 May

May Celebration

Join Us for the May Bank Holiday at Ferne Sanctuary We’re thrilled to host our very first May Celebration, dedicated... See more >

Ferne Animal Sanctuary Wambrook Chard Somerset TA20 3DH

Mon 27 May

Adam Henson - My Life on the Land and in Media

Adam Henson is one of the UK’s best-known farmers and a presenter on BBC1’s Countryfile. Drawing on a wealth of farming..... See more >

Cedars Hall, 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

Thu 30 May

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott Weston-Super-Mare

Join us for an incredible evening of mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium BERNIE SCOTT. Prepare to be amazed as..... See more >

The Royal Hotel Birnbeck Suite 1 South Parade Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS23 1JP

Fri 31 May

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!