What is on in Somerset?
Within this section we have tried to showcase activities, days out, sports and events, fun for the family and dates of interest. Clearly we cannot due justice to every event held in Somerset but hope you find this brief summary useful. If you are holding an event in Somerset you may add this to The Somerset Diary at no charge simply contact us for information. Email diary@somersetsfinest.co.uk
Blue Flag Beaches www.blueflag.org.uk
The New Somerset Diary for 2010
February 2010
The M.A. & Other Postgraduate Contemporary Art Show 2010
Address:
Atkinson Gallery
Millfield School
Atkinson Gallery
Street
Somerset BA16 0YD
Tel: 01458 442291
March 2010
Exmoor National Park Authority Guided Walks
Exmoor House
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9HL
Tel: 01398 323665
Fax: 01398 323 150
Email: info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Website: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
National Sand Yacht Regatta
Brean Beach
Burnham-on-Sea
Somerset
TA8 1BU
Tel: 01458 850782
Website: www.breanlandyachtclub.org.uk
April 2010
2009 North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival
Exmoor
Somerset
Tel: 01271 883 131
Email: bryan@westcountrywalks.co.uk
Website: www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk
May 2010
Beltane Blast
Taunton Racecourse
Somerset
TA3 7BL
Tel: 01823 336344
Email: events@tauntondeane.gov.uk
Website: www.beltaneblast.co.uk
It is going to be a Medieval Festival with real-life Jousting Tournaments, An Archery contest to win the Golden arrow, A chance to win a brand new Mini, May day queen and princess pageants, Falconry and most importantly, a huge craft fair and marquee where we will be gathering the best crafters possible to come. A great day out for all the family without costing the earth.
Flower Festival
Glastonbury Abbey
Somerset
BA6 9EL
Tel: 01458 836267
Fax: 01458 836117
Email: info@glastonburyabbey.com
Website: www.glastonburyabbey.com
June 2010
Glastonbury Festival
The Royal Bath & West Show
Somerset - June 2nd-5th
Website: www.bathandwest.com
July 2010
Days out with Thomas
Bishops Lydeard to Minehead
West Somerset
TA24 5BG
Tel: 01643 704996
Email: info@west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
2010 Tour of Exmoor
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 7HD
Tel: +44 (0)1963 220137
Email: nicholas.bourne@pendragon-sports.com
Website: www.tourofexmoor.com
The South West biggest cycling festival, events include premier road racing, mass participation rides both on and off road. Some of the best stunt riders in the UK. A great free day out for the family, as either spectators or particpants.
RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2010
RNAS Yeovilton
Somerset
BA22 8HT
Tel: 08445 780780
Email: info@yeoviltonairday.co.uk
Website: www.royalnavy.mod.uk
An extensive flying & static display.
Minehead and Exmoor Festival
Minehead West Somerset
Tel: 01643 704629
Email: minehead.festival@virgin.net
A week of classical music including four orchestral concerts from visiting orchestra, one chamber concert and a recital.
August 2010
2010 Hard Rock Festival
Haache Mill
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3NA
Tel: 01984 630123
Email: info@rockandrapidadventures.co.uk
Website: www.hardrockfest.co.uk
September 2010
Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show
West Woodlands Showground
Frome
BA11 2AH
Tel: 01373 463600
Fax: 01373 464861
Email: admin@fromecheeseshow.co.uk
Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show is a one day show with a wide range of attractions including Childrens Entertainment, Mountain Bike Stunt Show, Dog Agility, 4 Horse Jousting,Animal Nursery, Beer Tent, Crafts, Eating Places and most of all -CHEESES.
October 2010
Exmoor Food Festival
West Somerset & North Devon
Email: jhomewood@westsomerset.gov.uk
Food, glorious food! A diverse selection of foodie events set in the stunning scenerey of Exmoor.
Porlock Arts Festival
Porlock
TA24 8QD
Tel: 01643 863150
Email: PorlockCI@somerset.gov.uk
Website: www.porlock.org
Mendip Food and Drink Festival
Various locations in the Mendips
Somerset
BS26 1AA
Tel: 0870 389 3210
Fax: 0870 389 3211
Email: info@fab-1org.uk
Website: www.mendipfoodfestival.co.uk
Now in it's fifth sucessful year, this is a 10-day festival promoting and celebrating quality local produce around the Mendip area of Somerset, featuring a wide array of food and drink grown, produced and served in the area
November 2010
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3AR
Tel: 01278 436438
Email: bridgwater.tic@sedgemoor.gov.uk
Website: www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk
December 2010
Dunster by Candlelight
Dunster
West Somerset
TA24 6SG
Tel: 01643 705075
Email: jill.homewood@btinternet.com
Website: www.dunsterbycandlelight.co.uk
Each Christmas the Medieval village turns its back on the present and lights it's streets in the soft glow of candle lanterns.
Santa Specials at West Somerset Railway
Bishops Lydeard to Minehead
West Somerset
TA24 5BG
Tel: 01643 704996
Email: info@west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Enjoy a train ride on the West Somerset Railway and meet Father Christmas.
Carol Trains
Minehead to Bishops Lydeard
West Somerset
TA24 5BG
Tel: 01643 704996
Email: info@West-Somerset-Railway.co.uk
Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Our ever popular Carol Trains are hauled by heritage steam locomotives to recreate the era of Christmas gone by. |
