What's On and Things To Do Around Somerton

ACEArts’ next exhibition explores the sense of personal identity both in people with and without dementia, all of us.

Join one of the volunteers from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust on a bumblebee safari around the estate. We will show you the different bumblebee species up close, how to identify each species, and provide interesting information on the bumblebee lifecycle. Booking Essential. Phone: 01458 224471.

A sneaky peak at the beautiful West Wing holiday cottage. Take a look around the Lytes Cary Manor West Wing, built by the Jenner family in the early 1900’s. Normally rented out as a holiday cottage, the open days give the opportunity to see what lies inside the most modern area of the manor. Booking Not Needed.

Lots of lovely items and curious to browse including Books, Dvd’s, Cd’s, kitchenware, toys, Bric a Brac. Relaxing snack room where you can purchase our lovely home made cakes with a cuppa.

RNAS Yeovilton will open its gates on Saturday 7th July for the Royal Navy’s premier airshow. As one of the Southwest’s largest one day events, the airshow will offer an action-packed day out for all the family with thrilling flying displays and plenty to see and do on the ground.

The show will include over five hours of dazzling flying displays featuring fast jets, historic warbirds, helicopters, formation aerobatic display teams and role demonstrations enhanced by spectacular pyrotechnics and flares.

Family event with games, sideshows, crafts, things to make. Barbecue, bar and tea stall available.

The four conductor in this series of guest conductors is Dr. Dennis Simons. He has been founder leader of the Alberni String Quartet, Co-Leader of the London Philharmonic and Leader of the BBC Philharmonic returning to the U.K. after twenty years as Music Director and Conductor of three orchestras in North America.

Take the time to enjoy the beauty surrounding you at Tintinhull Garden, without the interruption of modern life distractions. Silent Space is an initiative encouraging people to connect with nature and their surroundings.

Take the time to enjoy the beauty surrounding you at Tintinhull Garden, without the interruption of modern life distractions. Silent Space is an initiative encouraging people to connect with nature and their surroundings.

Yeovilton Air Day. Artists performing: Yeovilton Air Day.: Tickets avaiable.

Beautiful garden with stunning uninterrupted views of the Tor and the Levels. This tranquil yet diverse garden has been restored and redesigned by art historian and retired history teacher Joanna to reflect the ancient landscape and rich heritage of Glastonbury.

Take the challenge of St Michael’s hill by climbing to the top for one of the best views of Somerset. Explore St Michaels Hill, steeped in wildlife and history. Pick up a trail from reception. Booking Not Needed. Children love to run and explore. Dogs on leads welcome.

New for the Long Gallery 2018 open season. for 2018 the National Portrait Gallery’s special exhibition will be ’Elizabeth of Bohemia : the Winter Queen’ and will feature contemporary portraits of this fascinating woman and those connected to her. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, Ernest doesn’t exist. Or does he...' This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons’ infuses Wilde’s witty words with sn. Booking Advisable.

Watch and join in if you wish with a costumed display of Elizabethan dancing. Booking Not Needed.

All your local food and crafts at one quality market. Held in the old stables, this ever popular and award winning ’best in Somerset’ market is a must for those who like top quality local produce and crafts. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

New for the Long Gallery 2018 open season. for 2018 the National Portrait Gallery’s special exhibition will be ’Elizabeth of Bohemia : the Winter Queen’ and will feature contemporary portraits of this fascinating woman and those connected to her. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Lots of full size characters, and memorabilia from Sc-fi, including Dr Who, Startrek, Star Wars, Thunderbirds, other Gerry Anderson programmes and much more. Summer fun for kids and nostalgia for adults. Lunches & teas in our conservatory café.

Do you own an Italian vehicle? We are calling all owners of cars to come to the Museum to help us celebrate these amazing Italian marques.

Calling all motoring enthusiasts! On the first Sunday of each month we host a breakfast club which is open to all marques. As well as meeting other like-minded enthusiasts, owners can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

Calling all biking enthusiasts! On the third Sunday of each month we host a breakfast ride-in which is open to all marques of motorcycle. As well as meeting other bikers, participants can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

Well known garden constructed in 1920 by Col Arthur Lyle from derelict farmland (C19 cattle stalls still exist). Gertrude Jekyll suggested planting schemes for the layout. Paved paths with walled rose and iris, white and lily gardens, large kitchen garden.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

Calling all over-50s! Yeovil U3A folk dance group invites you to a free taster session: Wednesday 27 June, 2-4- pm, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Preston Grove, Yeovil. Gentle lively exercise: English country dances from Tudor to present day, led by friendly tutor. No partner needed nor previous experience.

Yeovil Chamber Choir’s concert will be directed by Peter Parshall, and will celebrate music written by female composers including Imogen Holst, Amy Beach, Elizabeth Poston, Judith Bingham and Janet Wheeler.

Learn English dances from Tudor to Regency periods: some as energetic as Scottish, some as slow as sequence, all with good tunes. Taught by friendly experienced tutor; all levels welcome. No partner, costume or previous experience necessary. Light comfortable clothes recommended, and flexible footwear.

Family quiz night. Teams of up to 4 persons. £1.25 per person. Cash prize for winning team. Bar open as usual. Proceeds to hall restoration fund.

An afternoon tea of sandwiches and cakes raising money for "Breast Cancer Care". Raffle and other fundraising goodies.

Music and flowers - the perfect combination. For the first time in a number of years, the Flower Ladies of St George’s Church in Hinton St George are preparing for “Music in Bloom” Flower Festival which will be held in the Church on the 7th and 8th July.

Fabulous vintage clothes, textiles, vinyl, gifts, accessories, jewellery, toys, books, collectables, kitchenalia from some of the best traders in the locale. Complimented by a select number of artisans selling their retro/vintage vibe wares. Entry £1, 50p for students under 16s free

Martin has been a full time professional artist painter since graduating from Exeter College of Art & Design in 1985. Primarily a figurative painter, he prefers to work directly from his chosen subjects, which are mostly derived from the people and landscape of the Mendip Hills, where he lives.

Designed to celebrate the Great British Garden, the stunning 14-acre grounds of the Palace will feature guided tours, live music, expert speakers, BBQ food, ‘have a go’ skills and crafts and over 40 stalls, including a fabulous range of nurseries selling unusual and popular plants.

Directed by Edgar Phillips with Neil Howiantz as King Lear Following the success of last year’s critically acclaimed debut production of Hamlet, Wells Theatre Company is returning to The Bishop’s Palace to perform another Shakespeare masterpiece; King Lear.

Two delightful gardens opening for St Margaret’s Hospice £3 entry to both. 28a East Street 10.00-4.00pm A Secret walled garden in the heart of Ilminster! Near the Arts Centre and not even the local people knew it was there! It is a cottage garden with a huge old Magnolia tree.

Increase your skill with fabrics by learning Applique techniques & constructing a summer ’Sunflower or Tree Cushion’ in one day! Chrissie Cottle will take you step-by-step & answer all your questions! Class size maximum of 4 so you get lots of attention. Tea/coffee & cake available all day.

Learn to dance and enjoy an afternoon tea and a glass of Prosecco Be entertained by Forever Dean Fantastic raffle prizes to be won All whilst raising funds for St Margaret’s Hospice

Also open by arrangement 1 April to 30 Sept, please confirm your visit is to support the National Garden Scheme when booking.

Mature Grade II terraced garden. Sloping land transformed into architectural terraces with profusion of plants capitalising on views of Wells Cathedral and Vale of Avalon. 1960, garden was lovingly restored to its former glory, orchard replaced with collection of ornamental trees.

FAMILY FUNFAIR Dodgems plus twisters, waltzers, miami ,roller coaster, the cage and other Large rides ,kiddie rides,stalls,hooplas,toy story jump & slide ,crazy castle,Bungees,Candyfloss,refreshments and lots more. Look Out for VOUCHERS in local shops.

Muses TP presents -- One of the greatest musicals of all time, live on stage! Made famous by stunning tap dance routines and memorable music, it’s Singin’ in the Rain in all its technicolour glory, with live music, dance, and of course, rain!

¾ acre garden. Clematis, rose arches and pergolas, streams, ponds, waterfalls. Riverside walk to top weir, delphiniums, day lilies, 100+ dahlia varieties, vegetable, soft fruit and cutting flower garden. Garden is overlooked by the historic watermill, open on NGS day.

acre part walled rural garden with babbling brook and 4 acre traditional cider orchard, with views. Specimen hollies, copper beech, paulownia, yew and poplar. Pergolas, arbour and numerous seats. Mixed informal shrub and perennial beds with many unusual plants.

Eco Arts Woodland Workshops at Core Creative Education CIC for Girls are designed to encourage young teenage women to pause from their busy everyday lives to reconnect with the outdoors, with nature & with themselves.

Milborne Port Village Hall are proud to present Jo Burt (Freddie Mercury, The Troggs & many more!) & the fabulous backing vocalists from his full band, Kathy & Antonia, in an atmospheric night of exhilarating acoustic music & rich harmonies; raising money to refurbish the hall foyer.

Our garden is hidden away in a stunning West Dorset Valley surrounded by our small family estate. We started our landscaping adventure from scratch in 2011. Today the glorious purple, pink and white borders surround the house and lawn. Many varieties of geranium and other perennials, grasses, shrubs and a rockery.