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
The Royal Bath & West Show is a true celebration of rural life with a wealth of attractions, exhibits, demonstrations and activities to entertain and educate young and old alike. This website contains dedicated sections detailing the family and animal based attractions on offer at the Show. Below we have picked out ‘the best of … Read more
With crowds flocking in their tens of thousands to the Somerset base, the Fleet Air Arm excelled by providing a day to remember for generations to come. The Show opened with a regular crowd-pleaser as the Red Arrows took centre stage and impressed the onlookers with their mastery of the air. “Teamwork” was the theme … Read more
Welcome to the Langport Arms Hotel.The hotel was originally built as a private house in 1420. Although it has been greatly extended and dramatically changed over the years much of the original building remains the same. From the 16th century the building was used as an inn and was then known as The Swan. During … Read more
Welcome to the Somerset Cider Brandy Company and Burrow Hill Cider. Based on a farm in South Somerset, we sit amongst 160 acres of cider apple orchards at the base of Burrow Hill, a famous Somerset landmark with a single sycamore on top that looks out across the Somerset Levels.The farm has been pressing cider … Read more
We’ve been making award winning craft ciders since 1920 when William Churchill acquired the family farm and started making cider as a side line to his blacksmiths business. The company was later taken over by Henry and Bert Perry his nephews who pushed the company forward and continued to experiment with craft ciders. Much of … Read more