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Among the events, the Museum of Somerset in Taunton will host a new family-friendly exhibition starting on Tuesday, July 22

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South West Heritage Trust announce summer activities across Somerset

Sean covered 89 miles to raise £1,370 for Mind in Somerset and The South West Heritage Trust - almost double his target

Sean covered 89 miles to raise £1,370 for Mind in Somerset and The South West Heritage Trust - almost double his target

Museum of Somerset manager completes 89-mile Hadrian's Wall trek

Cove Attractions' Intimate Pass is aimed at history enthusiasts, families, and anyone curious about Britain’s prison heritage

Cove Attractions' Intimate Pass is aimed at history enthusiasts, families, and anyone curious about Britain’s prison heritage

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Somerset prison attraction offers discount for Taunton residents

The Buck Moon can be seen in Somerset this month.

The Buck Moon can be seen in Somerset this month.

Buck Moon will light up Somerset skies this week - when and how to see it

John Smith used models of all aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain to illustrate his talk

John Smith used models of all aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain to illustrate his talk

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Battle of Britain brought to life at Museum of Somerset talk

The National Trust hopes the Festival of Archaeology will help uncover the history of its properties and engage people of all ages

The National Trust hopes the Festival of Archaeology will help uncover the history of its properties and engage people of all ages

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National Trust invites Somerset to celebrate Festival of Archaeology

Wells holds the official status of a city thanks to its 850-year-old Cathedral.

Wells holds the official status of a city thanks to its 850-year-old Cathedral.

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Wells named the best small city in the UK

The Doncaster-built locomotive is set to return to the West Somerset Railways, starting on Saturday, June 28

The Doncaster-built locomotive is set to return to the West Somerset Railways, starting on Saturday, June 28

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Iconic Flying Scotsman locomotive set to return to West Somerset Railway

Dinosaur Valley's expansion is part of Wookey Hole's efforts to enhance its appeal to families and dinosaur enthusiasts alike

Dinosaur Valley's expansion is part of Wookey Hole's efforts to enhance its appeal to families and dinosaur enthusiasts alike

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Huge T-Rex and other lifelike dinosaurs arrive at Wookey Hole

The museum will host a series of events to mark its 150th birthday

The museum will host a series of events to mark its 150th birthday

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Museum of Somerset to celebrate 150 years of preserving county's history

Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues festival

Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues festival

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The Abbey Barn at the Somerset Rural Life Museum is among the venues available for hire

The Abbey Barn at the Somerset Rural Life Museum is among the venues available for hire

Unique Somerset wedding venues available for 'alternative' ceremonies

Bishops Lydeard Mill

Bishops Lydeard Mill

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Historic mill to re-open near Taunton next week

Visitors will be able to get close to, and even sit in, some of the museum's most iconic cars

Visitors will be able to get close to, and even sit in, some of the museum's most iconic cars

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Haynes Motor Museum announces activities for Somerset half-term

The ride will leave from Shepton Mallet Prison and finish at Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire

The ride will leave from Shepton Mallet Prison and finish at Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire

'One-of-a-kind' motorbike ride to start at historic Somerset prison

Mr Foster ran the race in six hours and 18 minutes

Mr Foster ran the race in six hours and 18 minutes

Minehead Butlin's worker Corey Foster finishes London Marathon

Herd of elephants at Somerset zoo celebrate Somerset Day.

Herd of elephants at Somerset zoo celebrate Somerset Day.

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Meet the Bull Elephants celebrating Somerset Day at this zoo

Triton Galleries has opened on the High Street in Taunton.

Triton Galleries has opened on the High Street in Taunton.

Triton Galleries opens up on Taunton High Street

The free event will showcase the traditional skills of signwriting and other decorative techniques such as gilding.

The free event will showcase the traditional skills of signwriting and other decorative techniques such as gilding.

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Traditional signwriting workshop in Street to hold open day

The mill, set alongside the River Avill on the site of a Doomsday Book mill, is fully operational and mills 10 tonnes of flour every year

The mill, set alongside the River Avill on the site of a Doomsday Book mill, is fully operational and mills 10 tonnes of flour every year

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Somerset watermill to open new section during special weekend

Businesses can enter for free and in as many categories as they are eligible for

Businesses can enter for free and in as many categories as they are eligible for

Last chance for Somerset businesses to enter tourism awards

The offer applies to the Minehead resort, where up to four children can enter for £1 each when accompanied by a full-paying adult

The offer applies to the Minehead resort, where up to four children can enter for £1 each when accompanied by a full-paying adult

Butlin's resort in Minehead brings back £1 day pass for kids

Somerset Food Trail Festival showcases the best of local, sustainably produced food.

Somerset Food Trail Festival showcases the best of local, sustainably produced food.

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Somerset Food Trail Festival to return this summer

The visit was filled with history and reflection as they explored the museum's exhibitions and enjoyed coffee and snacks

The visit was filled with history and reflection as they explored the museum's exhibitions and enjoyed coffee and snacks

Somerset care home residents visit air museum ahead of VE Day

Bishopss Lydeard Mill is set to open again this year

Bishopss Lydeard Mill is set to open again this year

Somerset attraction to overcome setbacks in bid to open this summer

Hestercombe named finalist for Historic Houses Garden of the Year 2025.

Hestercombe named finalist for Historic Houses Garden of the Year 2025.

Hestercombe named finalist for Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2025

To take advantage of this offer, parents should use the promotional code WELLYFREE25 at checkout on the National Trust website

To take advantage of this offer, parents should use the promotional code WELLYFREE25 at checkout on the National Trust website

Wellington Without children can visit Wellington Monument for free in 2025

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The interactive experience is described as the

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Ultimate escape room experience opens at Shepton Mallet Prison

In November 2024, 20,000 new Tulip sylvestris' bulbs were planted along the ramparts bank and the south lawn.

In November 2024, 20,000 new Tulip sylvestris' bulbs were planted along the ramparts bank and the south lawn.

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Cutlery knives used to help plant 40,000 tulip bulbs in Wells

The new addition will allow fans to race the famous toy set in recognisable Somerset settings

The new addition will allow fans to race the famous toy set in recognisable Somerset settings

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Somerset-themed Scalextric track unveiled at Haynes Motor Museum

The 'Voices From The Shadows' event on Wednesday, April 23 will be led by Ann Morrison, who has recorded Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) at the prison over the past seven years

The 'Voices From The Shadows' event on Wednesday, April 23 will be led by Ann Morrison, who has recorded Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) at the prison over the past seven years

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Ghostly voices of Shepton Mallet Prison to be revealed at evening event

Dover Castle was the winner of the poll of English Heritage's top 10 castles!

Dover Castle was the winner of the poll of English Heritage's top 10 castles!

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Top 10 castles revealed by English Heritage’s Facebook followers

Haynes Motor Museum Reopens Popular Williams Formula One Exhibition.

Haynes Motor Museum Reopens Popular Williams Formula One Exhibition.

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Popular car exhibition at Haynes Motor museum to reopen this week

Visitors are encouraged to take a 'CELLfie' with the Easter Bunny, with the 400-year-old prison providing a unique backdrop

Visitors are encouraged to take a 'CELLfie' with the Easter Bunny, with the 400-year-old prison providing a unique backdrop

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Shepton Mallet Prison to host free Easter egg hunts

For younger drivers, a selection of Little Tikes cars can transport them around the museum and make them feel like the F1 driver they dream to be

For younger drivers, a selection of Little Tikes cars can transport them around the museum and make them feel like the F1 driver they dream to be

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Haynes Motor Museum announces Easter activities for families

Seven prize-winning golden eggs are to be hidden at mystery locations across the South West and Wales for the zoo's week-long Great South West Egg Hunt, with three of them in Somerset

Seven prize-winning golden eggs are to be hidden at mystery locations across the South West and Wales for the zoo's week-long Great South West Egg Hunt, with three of them in Somerset

Egg hunt with a difference to see shiny golden eggs hidden across Somerset

During a restoration assessment last year, the real importance and date of the manufacturing of the clock were revealed to be much more significant

During a restoration assessment last year, the real importance and date of the manufacturing of the clock were revealed to be much more significant

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Somerset church told its clock may date back to 1400s

During Ms Gilmour’s visit, the MP previewed the impressive new displays and met some of the volunteers who have made the museum a success before the reopening

During Ms Gilmour’s visit, the MP previewed the impressive new displays and met some of the volunteers who have made the museum a success before the reopening

Somerset MP visits Minehead Museum to mark Tourism Week

The West Somerset Railway Association recently allocated £119,000 for track relaying at Tribble Bridge, which spans the A35

The West Somerset Railway Association recently allocated £119,000 for track relaying at Tribble Bridge, which spans the A35

Two support groups pledge £200k for West Somerset Railway work

Held next to the museum, there will be space for up to 200 trade stands, which will have anything from sought-after car and motorcycle spares to vintage parts, magazines, manuals, and clothing

Held next to the museum, there will be space for up to 200 trade stands, which will have anything from sought-after car and motorcycle spares to vintage parts, magazines, manuals, and clothing

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Popular Autojumble event returning to Haynes Motor Museum this year

This will be the first time in 700 years that the musical instruments of the Luttrell Psalter will be played at the castle since its commissioning in the 1300s

This will be the first time in 700 years that the musical instruments of the Luttrell Psalter will be played at the castle since its commissioning in the 1300s

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Event to feature music not heard at Somerset castle in 700 years

All artists have been tasked with creating pieces that fit within a one-metre cube and can be suspended, in response to the theme of 'thinking inside the box'

All artists have been tasked with creating pieces that fit within a one-metre cube and can be suspended, in response to the theme of 'thinking inside the box'

Art exhibition with unique twist to open in Langport in March

Ticket holders will be treated to an introductory talk, followed by a bespoke tour of the garden, including areas not typically open to the public

Ticket holders will be treated to an introductory talk, followed by a bespoke tour of the garden, including areas not typically open to the public

Somerset castle to host exclusive behind-the-scenes event with head gardener

The Bishop’s Palace in Wells received its highest score yet on the National Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme, scoring a record-breaking 94 per cent

The Bishop’s Palace in Wells received its highest score yet on the National Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme, scoring a record-breaking 94 per cent

Somerset attraction achieves record high in VisitEngland assessment

Every year, the Prison designs the evening to not only entertain, but to educate its participants through workshops and exhibitions about prison history and other engaging topics

Every year, the Prison designs the evening to not only entertain, but to educate its participants through workshops and exhibitions about prison history and other engaging topics

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Shepton Mallet Prison Evening Behind Bars event to return in February

Left to right: Gideon Amos, Vickie Robbins, and Alexis Bowater.

Left to right: Gideon Amos, Vickie Robbins, and Alexis Bowater.

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Director of Brewhouse Theatre visits parliament as part of award

Taunton, Weston-super-Mare and Cheddar leisure centres become first in UK to install “lifesaving” anaphylaxis kits.

Taunton, Weston-super-Mare and Cheddar leisure centres become first in UK to install “lifesaving” anaphylaxis kits.

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Three Somerset leisure centres become first in UK to install 'lifesaving' kits

Male voice choir to appear in Taunton

Male voice choir to appear in Taunton

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Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir to perform at weekend

Butlin’s raises a total of £231,000 in 2024.

Butlin’s raises a total of £231,000 in 2024.

Butlin's raises 'staggering total' for Great Ormond Street Hospital

What’s new in Butlins in 2025?

What’s new in Butlins in 2025?

Butlins hosting its 'biggest ever events' in 2025 and offering up to 20% off

‘Bonnets Up!’ lets visitors lift the lids of legendary vehicles at Haynes Museum

‘Bonnets Up!’ lets visitors lift the lids of legendary vehicles at Haynes Museum

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'Rare chance' to look inside iconic cars at Somerset museum

The colourful yarn bombs were seen in Taunton throughout 2024

The colourful yarn bombs were seen in Taunton throughout 2024

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Yarn bombing in Taunton brightens up the town

Hestercombe House and Gardens in Somerset

Hestercombe House and Gardens in Somerset

Somerset gardens to launch first museum exhibition

Nudefest is set to be coming back to Somerst in 2025.

Nudefest is set to be coming back to Somerst in 2025.

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Biggest nude festival in Europe confirmed to be returning to Somerset