mary The Viaduct Fisheries is one of the prettiest and most natural commercial fisheries in the country. Six well stocked lakes nestle in the beautiful Cary Valley. Constructed in the early eighties, the complex is very mature, with great character. This includes tree covered islands, lily beds, gullies and many marginal features. The stock is varied … Read more
The river contains mostly roach, along with skimmer bream, perch and chub. Larger bream are sometimes caught and occasionally tench and carp can be tempted. There is also a good head of pike. Our waters start at Huish Bridge and flow down through the Town, past the Bungalows and Cocklemoor. Try caster, maggot or hemp … Read more
We have a lovely, airy new workshop in Langport opened on 21st September 2013, to coincide with the start of the Somerset Art Weeks Festival. We will have a large space from which you will be able to watch the glass blowing, a factory shop and an exhibition space for ourselves and other makers and … Read more
LEVELS BASKET CENTRE A LOOK INTO OUR PAST AND PRESENT Our family business originated from Stratford, East London, established in 1864 by William Gadsby and his son, Robert. We have been at Burrowbridge since the Second World War, when another William Gadsby (grandson of the founder) moved the business here from Stratford, due to the constant … Read more
FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY PERFORMING ARTS
Glastonbury is a festival in need of no introduction. Being the biggest greenfield music & performing arts festival not just in the country, but in the world, Glastonbury has long since set the template for all other festivals to aspire to.
Somerset is the carnival county! There are dozens of spectacular illuminated carnivals, and similar events, every year, and between them they add up to the best show of their kind in the world. It’s a great evening out for all the family. The highlight of the whole year is the November Guy Fawkes Carnivals, and … Read more
Wincanton Racecourse hosts 17 fixtures of quality jump racing from October through to May including a number of Premier Days and Special Events: Badger Ales Raceday – Saturday 9th November 2013 Boxing Day Raceday – Thursday 26th December 2013 Kingwell Hurdle Raceday – Saturday 15th February 2014 Raceday – Wednesday 26th February 2014 Raceday – Thursday 6th March 2014 As well as watching the excellent … Read more
An open air charity concert, bring a picnic and something to sit on and enjoy some stunning live music as the sun sets!!
Celebrating Steam & Vintage Transportation in the West Country 20 working Steam Traction Engines Live Steam Models – Vintage and Classic Cars Commercials and Motor Cycles – Working Vintage Tractors Stationary Engines – Model Tent Military Vehicles – Steam Ploughing Large Market and Craft section – Licensed bar and refreshments Fun Fair and children’s rides … Read more
Two day walking festival in Langport Start: 42k from 07.30; runners 42k 08.30;; 20k from 08.30; 10/5k from 11.00 (all to finish by 18.00) Route: Each day, from The Angel, Bow Street, Langport Different routes each day across the Somerset Levels, Bowden and Ham Hills around Langport and its parishes